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Now you see her... now she's dead.
When Angel, the wife of magician Dex Devereaux, mysteriously vanishes on a live TV talent show, journalist and wannabe investigator Clare Deyes cannot resist trying to work out what happened. But a week later, when Angel reappears dead during the show’s next round, Clare is certain she is out of her depth.Clare soon realises only one person can help: the brilliant, brittle Mara Knight - magic consultant, psychologist and wife of the world famous illusionist Travers - whose husband’s disappearance is still unexplained.
Can Clare and Mara together solve the puzzle of Angel’s death before the talent show’s live final, when they are sure someone close to Angel has something even more extreme planned?
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The Sherlock Holmes stories meet Jonathan Creek in this fast-paced, twisty mystery with a generous peppering of pathos and humour. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Elly Griffiths, The Magician’s Wife is the first in a brand new series from internationally published author (and real-life magician’s wife) Lora Jones.
---‘A taut and layered mystery… I’d recommend The Magician’s Wife to anyone who enjoys mysteries with heart, readers who like their thrillers smart but not pretentious, and anyone who appreciates a story that keeps you guessing long after the last page. It’s clever, haunting, and unexpectedly moving.’
Literary Titan
‘This is a RIOT! A delicious page-turner, so cleverly plotted, full of tricks galore'' I had so much fun reading this! Laughed out loud, squealed with surprise, this would make for a superb tv series.’
Liz Hyder, author of The Illusions
‘The twists and turns of this book are slickly worked, just like a brilliant magic trick… a thoroughly entertaining read…’
Jamie West, author of Death on the Pier
‘Enormous fun: a page turning mystery… Clever, witty, and poignant.’
Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings
‘Full of all the twists, surprises and intrigue of the best magic tricks ...clever plots and fascinating characters.’
Megan Swann, first female President of The Magic Circle
‘This is a wonderful magical mystery... and it’s such a fun read. It kept me guessing the solution all the way through and I didn’t see the ending coming at all.’
Kat Hudson, professional magician (Britain’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us)
Genre: Mystery
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