Museum of the Missing: A History of Art Theft by Simon Houpt

While this book is decidedly Non-Fiction it reads like a fast paced thriller, constantly slapping you in the face with shocking facts of art theft throughout the ages.  The book tackles the cost of art theft - both as a finanical loss and a cultural one.  Houpt covers ground throughly but you never feel as though you're sitting through a college lecture.  This book may be a good choice for young adults who are looking for something in the Non-Fiction realm for school, or just as a change of pace.  This book feels more like "The Thomas Crown Affair" than anything else.  Just as surprising - one of the works noted as "Missing" is from right here in little old Delaware.