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Glass and Steele #7

Das Spiel des Betrügers: Glass and Steele (Glass and Steele Serie)

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Mit Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show kommt Ärger nach London. Als der Scharfschütze, der Willie beim Pokern schlägt, ermordet wird, ermitteln Matt und India. Willie ist überzeugt, dass das Opfer gemogelt hat, doch niemand weiß, wie, bis India sein Geheimnis entdeckt – er war ein Papiermagier.

Als die Liste ihrer Verdächtigen um ein Mitglied des mysteriösen Clubs der Magiesammler erweitert wird, finden sie einen Spion. Doch für wen arbeitet er? Und was will sein Auftraggeber?

Gefahr zieht ihre Kreise, Geheimnisse werden enthüllt, und India hat Schwierigkeiten, ihr eigenes Geheimnis vor Matt verborgen zu halten. Doch als ihr Großvater sie einem Mann vorstellt, der ihr Leben verändern könnte, muss India entscheiden, ob sie ihr Leben überhaupt verändern will.

Das Spiel des Betrügers ist ein USA Today -Bestseller.

340 pages, Paperback

First published March 12, 2019

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C.J. Archer

100 books5,678 followers
C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical mystery and historical fantasy novels including the GLASS AND STEELE series, the CLEOPATRA FOX MYSTERIES, the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES and THE GLASS LIBRARY series.

She has loved history and books for as long as she can remember and feels fortunate that she found a way to combine the two. She has at various times worked as a librarian, IT support person and technical writer but in her heart has always been a fiction writer. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, 2 children and Coco the black and white cat.

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578 reviews1 follower
December 29, 2021
(Audiobook) A bit of fluff while I work on errands
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3,004 reviews
June 23, 2021
This one was pretty on par with the rest of the series. Fortunately, the triangle with Prudence is over as it dragged on way too long and did not paint Matt is a favorable light, in my opinion. Now if only Cyclops can get his act together. I think my favorite part of this novel was the return of Chronos. He is a flawed person, but I love him.
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2,257 reviews472 followers
June 29, 2025
Another fun investigation by India and Matt. These two are so cute together. And I loved that Annie Oakley and Wild Bill Hickok made an appearance. Only thing better would’ve been at least a nod of recognition of the racist and evil and money greedy nature and motivations that even created that show.
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457 reviews187 followers
February 9, 2021
This has probably been my least favorite in the series thus far. Which is sad because I was super excited. For one, Willy is one of my least favorite characters in the series. I just feel like she only cares about herself.

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Even when she was worried about Matt, it was all about her. Her and Aunt Leticia are two of my least favorite characters.

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I also did not see the wedding coming in this one. Things had been dragged out for so long thus far. I thought they would wait a little while to get married, but it happened so suddenly! It was a nice surprise, but it felt a little anticlimactic because it had been building up for seven books. It will be interesting to see how things go from here now that the big conflicts are over.
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941 reviews57 followers
August 22, 2022
I love this series for the characters. Again the storyline went by the same formula.
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161 reviews4 followers
June 9, 2025
4.5 rounded up
.5 star given for the fantastic ending alone
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720 reviews39 followers
June 28, 2023
Weakest of the series. Character decisions seem stretched just for drama. Lots of it feels like filler. Generally uninteresting. I've flown through this series one after the other but I think it's time I take a break before continuing on.
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146 reviews9 followers
December 9, 2022
Finally!
Same easy cute mystery as in other books of the series, but I was smiling by the time the book ended.

They finally get to be together in the seventh book of the series. SEVENTH!

Now I’m wondering if the plots will concentrate more on Cyclops and OMG what will happen when India is finally gonna tell Matt about the secret deal 🤫

I might pause the series now for the beginning of next year 🤩
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405 reviews
March 13, 2019
Another outstanding mystery!

I highly recommend you read the full series from the beginning, as to know all that has come before! I love the series and each one contains an excellent mystery. Each has had me guessing & I was wrong every time! I wonder if you can solve the mysteries before the end.

As I hate spoilers, I will tell you things that won't give anything away. What I will tell you is how excellent the writing happens to be, superb! The descriptive talents of Ms Archer is the writing craft shown at its best. She can describe things so well that one can see the scene with the eyes closed; hear the sounds of whistles, shouts, and carriage wheels; smell the scents, feel the chill or heat, dirt and smut, & taste the tea! The dialogue is believable, natural, and well developed. The humor will come at the most unsuspecting times, causing one to laugh out loud. And, there is danger, love, heartbreak, jealousy, fear and murder. All together it makes for a fascinating read one cannot put down.

I encourage you to begin at the beginning, but if you have followed Ms Archer's Glass and Steele books right along, you must have The Cheater's Game! Stop reading reviews and click on the Buy Now button!
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1,360 reviews98 followers
March 14, 2019
This was another addictive edition to a pulse pounding and intriguing series! Another magical murder ensures that Matt, India and the gang are all involved in solving this captivating whodunit! Willie is being evasive as usual and is busily making new friends. The neverending back and fourth between Cyclops and Catherine continues on. The wild west comes to the city and it provides the right atmosphere for this fast paced plot. I absolutely adored the conclusion! Truly, it was seeming like we would never reach this event. Cannot wait to see what this brilliant and imaginative author has in store for us next! Ms. Archer is a supreme storyteller 💕💕💕💕
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32 reviews2 followers
April 1, 2019
I was really looking forward to this book and preordered it and all. It barely contained any magic this time, which is fine, but then rushed thru all of India and Matt’s wedding details and everything! We don’t even know what the end result was with the murderer and if he will get off or not! And there were literally barely any wedding night details!!! And then it says the end, coming soon 8th book in series! I’m of course going to keep reading them, idk how many more are coming, and I still love them, it just feels we waited so long for Matt and India to get together and be in love and it be okay and we rushed thru the rest once they did!
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1,500 reviews
April 4, 2019
4 Stars

Really enjoyed this one. Finally Matt's uncle & family aren't interfering in Matt & India's relationship. That was a breath of fresh air!! The "Uncle" issue almost had me giving up on this series. The mystery was a good one and that was the main focus of the book. It was good to see M&I get their HEA in their personal life. Unlike a dear friend of mine...I was actually pleased we didn't get a lot of wedding details. ;-) Although the actually ceremony was a quick scene.

Can't wait for The Prisoner's Key!
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Author 1 book50 followers
April 16, 2019
Frankly, I didn't care for the mystery, I wanted to know what would happen between India and Matt. I liked the book, though - because the cast of characters living in 6 Park Street are great.

So, I guess I'll read the next one. I need to know what happens with Cyclops and Catherine.
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79 reviews
March 9, 2024
I rate this 5 ⭐️ because it was very entertaining. I loved every second reading it. One thing I do like about the series is that you can see the development of the character throughout the whole series and it’s just very incredible. Romances on the other hand.❤️❤️😅🥰 is the best you can see how like they develop together and how they’re such as a cute couple. The romances are in this book are so good like I love this book so much. When you finish a serious, the worst part about it is you could never experience what you felt the first time. If you’re smart, you’ll read this book series’s. This is one of the best book series I’ve ever read.


Romances: Cyclops, and Catherine. I can’t believe Cyclops doesn’t want to getget together so come on guys come on. At least I kissed.
Matt and India, cutest couple ever. They’re just so cute together. I am so happily they’re finally married. 🥰❤️🎉🎉 I can’t wait to see where this goes in the next book.
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1,076 reviews
June 18, 2019
I love this series Archer is one fine writer and storyteller. I found the first book in a Goodwill store in Illinois written by an independent author living in Australia. Thanks to the internet, I found and have the rest and also this wonderful writer has more series yet for me to explore. It's London, Summer 1890. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show has come to town.
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548 reviews55 followers
May 1, 2025
well, finally, the wedding.
also some plot points that were alluded to in the Glass Library series ( I started that series first) have finally appeared.
I still like Sylvia in The Glass Library series better than India, but India is growing on me.
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1,146 reviews9 followers
April 29, 2021
4...Now this was much better! The case held up and the characters had me laughing out loud on several occasions! Glad we finally had a wedding too, even though the details were lacking.
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851 reviews13 followers
October 19, 2019
Another fun and exciting book from C J Archer! Love this series, and all the quirky characters!
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379 reviews11 followers
September 27, 2019
I adore this series. This was my favorite yet. Great surprising turns and the ending i was hoping for. Fantastic!
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24 reviews3 followers
July 26, 2024
Some minor things seemed too repetitive, but overall I liked it! Usually it seems like there are SO many suspects, but not this time. A huge decision is about to be made and the results of that definitely keep me reading, among other things.
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18 reviews1 follower
April 26, 2022
Ich mag die Reihe wirklich sehr gern und auch dieser Teil war sehr schön, spannend und gut geschrieben. Leider stört mich das Verhalten der Protagonistin an manchen Stellen und die anderen Teile fand ich spannender, daher einen Stern Abzug. Aber trotzdem ein super Buch und eine große Empfehlung!
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235 reviews1 follower
July 21, 2025
As usual, another amazing book by C.J Archer. I can’t wait to start the next one. The way the story developed and how lord Coyle manipulated people and things. Didn’t expect the killer though.
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