

But when he breaks into Greve’s apartment, he finds more than just the painting. At an art opening one night he meets Clas Greve, who is not only the perfect candidate for a major CEO job, but also, perhaps, the answer to his financial woes: Greve just so happens to mention that he owns a priceless Peter Paul Rubens painting that’s been lost since World War II-and Roger Brown just so happens to dabble in art theft. But one career simply can’t support his luxurious lifestyle and his wife’s fledgling art gallery. “If you don’t know Nesbø, it’s time to get with it.” - USA Today Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter, and he’s a master of his profession. A funny, dark, and twisted caper worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers-about an aspiring art thief and the target who’s about to destroy his life.But when he breaks into Greve’s apartment, he finds more than just the painting.Īnd Clas Greve may turn out to be the worst thing that’s ever happened to Roger Brown. He is not only the perfect candidate for a major CEO job, but also, perhaps, the answer to his financial woes: Greve just so happens to mention that he owns a priceless Peter Paul Rubens painting that’s been lost since World War II-and Roger Brown just so happens to dabble in art theft. Greve has his eye on a Norwegian technology company and hopes Brown can work his magic and place Greve in the CEO’s chair. During interviews, Brown finds himself fishing for personal information about candidates, particularly surrounding their art collections.Īt an art opening one night he meets Clas Greve, they hit it off and seem destined to work together.


While his commissions pay him well, Brown finds himself living a luxurious lifestyle one that requires a second and more lucrative paycheque. But one career simply can’t support his luxurious lifestyle and his wife’s fledgling art gallery, and he has a secret. Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter, and he’s a master of his profession.
