A Junior Library Guild Selection
"The mother-and-son coauthors have written
a cleverly plotted historical mystery that takes the reader inside the world of professional magic." BOOKLIST
"The Axelrods take readers to World War I-era New York City for a tale of magic, mystery and crime.The mother-and-son writing team brings the setting to life, including such luminaries of the time as Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as minor characters for verisimilitude. The inside knowledge of magic adds an exotic touch. An absorbing mystery enhanced by its intriguing backdrop. KIRKUS REVIEWS
Published on May 11, 2015 11:07