The Forger’s Spell Reviews

“When it comes to forgery and its ability to fascinate, the bigger the better, and the greater the audacity the more compelling. In the story of a two-bit Dutch painter, Han Van Meegeren, who had the nerve to take on that most rarefied of his artistic compatriots, Johannes Vermeer, author Edward Dolnick has hit the mother lode.”

– Los Angeles Times

“Dolnick . . . tells his story engagingly and with a light touch. He has a novelist’s talent for characterization, and he raises fascinating questions.”

– The New York Times

“Mesmerizing account of an amateur artist who made millions selling forged paintings to art-obsessed Nazis and business tycoons. . . . Energetic and authoritative”

– Kirkus (starred review)

“. . . extraordinary . . . fascinating . . . compelling . . .”

– Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)

“. . . engrossing and jaw-dropping . . .”

– Rocky Mountain News

“. . . pacing and prose as gripping as those of the best mystery novelist. The Forger’s Spell is simply spell-binding.”

– Philadelphia Inquirer

“A true story about the greatest art hoax of the twentieth century’ seems to promise a mighty large tale, but this book offers even more.”

– St Louis Post-Dispatch

“For several days after reading the book, I found myself questioning all that I thought was accepted common knowledge about Old Masters.”

– Art + Auction

“. . . this wonderful book . . . an incomparable page-turner . . .”

– Boston Globe

“. . . a riveting new art thriller . . .”

– Christian Science Monitor

“. . . astonishing . . . an excellent read . . . a swift and astute narrative . . .”

– Chicago Sun-Times

“. . . fascinating . . . fantastic . . . terrific . . .”

– Newsday