Large format full colour edition
THE EXCITING ILLUSTRATED HUMOROUS DETECTIVE BOOK OF 2015
Teenager Lawrence Pinkley unwillingly inherits his father's Private Detective Agency on the cold north east coast of England. Despite not knowing the first thing about solving crimes, except from what he's been able to pick up by reading Sherlock Holmes books and watching endless reruns of Columbo, his reputation as a successful Private Investigator is growing.
But, when Hollywood comes to town, Pinkley stumbles into the path of the dangerously disturbed Doctor Ubel who could quickly put an end to Pinkley's short career, as well as his life. Meanwhile, Pinkley is employed to find a painting by Van Gogh that has mysteriously disappeared from a locked safe that appears totally impregnable. Pinkley must use all his cunning and limited intellect to find the painting whilst out foxing Doctor Ubel.
Packed with surreal and laugh-out-loud moments, The Mystery of Van Gogh's Missing Heart is a hilarious crime novel that appeals to anyone from 8 to 80 (or, come to think of it, you might even like it if you're 100 years old )
Also by Tim Flanagan
The Moon Stealer Series
The Moon Stealers and the Quest for the Silver Bough (Book 1)
The Moon Stealers and the Queen of the Underworld (Book 2)
The Moon Stealers and the Everlasting Night (Book 3)
The Moon Stealers and the Children of the Light (Book 4)
Lawrence Pinkley Mysteries
The Curious Disappearance of Professor Brown
Lawrence Pinkley's Casebook Vol 1
Lawrence Pinkley's Casebook Vol 2
Review
"There is an old-school charm to this novel, with a touch of witty-humor (at times "bathroom-humor") that makes for a great read for middle-schoolers. And of course it does not hurt that the illustrations are their own little masterpieces..." (Elsa Takaoka, "picturestoryebook.com")
"Tim Flanagan's new children's book, The Curious Disappearance of Professor Brown is a great read. Even the most reluctant reader will find something in this book that will get them wanting to read. It has mystery, humor, and it's paced perfectly so there aren't any parts that drag.We are passengers on the thrill ride that is this book as the mystery unveils itself. The reader will in one moment be laughing, and then in the next moment will be drawn into the suspense of the story." (Maria Foley, "Book Junkies")
A Personal Note from the Author
When I was a child I enjoyed looking at the artwork that went with the books I read, especially those that had some hidden information that added an extra layer to the story. And that was something I wanted to recreate with The Curious Disappearance of Professor Brown. Writing can sometimes be a lonely occupation, but teaming up with someone as talented and inspiring as Dylan Gibson, has made this book a complete joy to work on. Dylan's illustrations bring an added dimension to the story that make the characters take on a life all of their own.