The Art of Danger by Stuart Doughty

How is an oil painting a lethal weapon? This action thriller shows you how!
“John Kite is a fabulous main character – every bit as skilled, resourceful, and sexy as James Bond.”
Ex-cop, John Kite, is a specialist PI who recovers stolen art. Three men were killed to steal the picture he’s chasing. Why is someone so desperate to own this painting? Working with a sassy female MI5 agent, Kite uncovers a Middle Eastern conspiracy, and finds getting the picture back is a matter of life and death – for both of them.
Can John Kite stop two nations starting a war?