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Discover the captivating mystery of 'Death from a Top Hat', a riveting novel that blends the worlds of magic and crime. This thrilling tale follows master magician The Great Merlini, who has transitioned from a dazzling performance career to running a magic shop in the heart of New York's Times Square. But Merlini's life is anything but ordinary; he moonlights as a consultant for the NYPD, solving crimes that are baffling even to seasoned detectives. In this page-turner, two occultists are found dead in identical locked rooms, one positioned grotesquely on a pentagram. As the mystery unfolds, Merlini must navigate a list of intriguing suspects, including a cunning escape artist, a mysterious medium, and a clever ventriloquist. This enthralling narrative combines elements of detective fiction, magic tricks, and supernatural allure, making it a must-read for mystery enthusiasts and fans of magical realism alike. With a gripping plot and rich character development, 'Death from a Top Hat' challenges Merlini to apply his logical thinking rather than magical tricks to catch a clever killer. Each twist and turn will keep you guessing until the very last page! Perfect for book lovers looking for an engaging story that intertwines the art of magic and the thrill of a murder mystery, this novel promises to be an unforgettable read.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161012
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 312
Description:
A detective steeped in the art of magic solves the mystifying murder of two occultists.Now retired from the tour circuit on which he made his name, master magician The Great Merlini spends his days running a magic shop in New York™s Times Square and his nights moonlighting as a consultant for the NYPD. The cops call him when faced with crimes so impossible that they can only be comprehended by a magician™s mind. In the most recent case, two occultists are discovered dead in locked rooms, one spread out on a pentagram, both appearing to have been murdered under similar circumstances. The list of suspects includes an escape artist, a professional medium, and a ventriloquist, so it™s clear that the crimes took place in a realm that Merlini knows well. But in the end it will take his logical skills, and not his magical ones, to apprehend the killer.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161012
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 312
Description:
A detective steeped in the art of magic solves the mystifying murder of two occultists.Now retired from the tour circuit on which he made his name, master magician The Great Merlini spends his days running a magic shop in New York™s Times Square and his nights moonlighting as a consultant for the NYPD. The cops call him when faced with crimes so impossible that they can only be comprehended by a magician™s mind. In the most recent case, two occultists are discovered dead in locked rooms, one spread out on a pentagram, both appearing to have been murdered under similar circumstances. The list of suspects includes an escape artist, a professional medium, and a ventriloquist, so it™s clear that the crimes took place in a realm that Merlini knows well. But in the end it will take his logical skills, and not his magical ones, to apprehend the killer.