Mosaic (a novel)

A captivating novel (based on a true story). In the early 1980s, two spectacular mosaics were stolen from Art Termini s home near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The FBI, along with local and state police, tried in vain to find the thief. This lively novel is based on this yet unsolved mystery. Follow Art from his first kiss to a liaison in the bathroom of an elegant palazzo belonging to the Prince of Afghanistan. Learn how an intrepid reporter tracks down the elusive Sicilian entrepreneur after Art sells another spectacular mosaic at Christie s renowned auction house for $200,000 in 2012. Mosaic is a novel made up of many colorful pieces, bits of history taken out of time and assembled with heat and humor. It s based on a true story, but the names have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty. You ll see what I mean. It s the sort of tale that is usually set in New York, or at least the East Coast. This time Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides the background for a raucous ride with stops at the Historic Third Ward, the old natatorium, a bootlegger s warehouse, Ma Termini s backyard, Sonny s on Brady Street and the Wisconsin Club.