Wren Lockhart, apprentice to master illusionist Harry Houdini, uses life on a vaudeville stage to escape the pain of her past. She continues her career of illusion after her mentor's death, intent on burying her true identity.
But when a rival performer's act goes tragically wrong, the newly formed FBI calls on Wren to speak the truthand reveal her real name to the world. She transfers her skills for misdirection from the stage to the back halls of vaudeville, as she finds herself the unlikely partner in the FBI's investigation. All the while Houdini's words echo in her mind: Whatever occurs, the crowd must believe it's what you meant to happen. She knows that if anyone digs too deep, secrets long kept hidden may find their way to the surfaceand shatter her carefully controlled world.
- Historical fiction with a dash of suspense
- Stand-alone novel
- Book length: 99,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Wren Lockhart, apprentice to master illusionist Harry Houdini, uses life on a vaudeville stage to escape the pain of her past. She continues her career of illusion after her mentor's death, intent on burying her true identity.
But when a rival performer's act goes tragically wrong, the newly formed FBI calls on Wren to speak the truthand reveal her real name to the world. She transfers her skills for misdirection from the stage to the back halls of vaudeville, as she finds herself the unlikely partner in the FBI's investigation. All the while Houdini's words echo in her mind: Whatever occurs, the crowd must believe it's what you meant to happen. She knows that if anyone digs too deep, secrets long kept hidden may find their way to the surfaceand shatter her carefully controlled world.
- Historical fiction with a dash of suspense
- Stand-alone novel
- Book length: 99,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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The Illusionist's Apprentice
368Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780718041502 |
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Publisher: | Nelson, Thomas, Inc. |
Publication date: | 03/07/2017 |
Pages: | 368 |
Product dimensions: | 8.30(w) x 5.40(h) x 1.20(d) |