Tom Mead
Death and the Conjuror
Death and the Conjuror
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Death and the Conjuror is a locked-room murder mystery inspired by crime fiction of the Golden Age. It was selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Mysteries of the Year. Inspector Flint calls on retired stage magician Joseph Spector to help solve the case, as he has a knack for explaining the inexplicable. They uncover dark secrets and motives for murder, and when a second murder occurs, they realize the crime wave will become even more deadly unless they can catch the culprit soon. Reviews for the novel are positive, with one reviewer calling it an intricate impossible crime that completely fooled them.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Death and the Conjuror is a captivating locked-room murder mystery inspired by the golden age of crime fiction. Written by Tom Mead, this debut novel has received critical acclaim and has been selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Mysteries of the Year. Set in 1936, London, the story revolves around the mysterious death of a celebrity psychiatrist found dead in his locked study. Despite the seemingly impenetrable nature of the crime, Inspector Flint, a Scotland Yard detective, seeks the help of retired stage magician Joseph Spector. Spector, known for his ability to explain the unexplainable, is drawn into the case as he and Flint interview a colorful cast of suspects. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of dark secrets and motives for murder. The stakes are raised when a second murder occurs in an impenetrable elevator, making it clear that the crime wave will become even more deadly unless the culprit is caught soon.
Reviews for Death and the Conjuror have been overwhelmingly positive. Peter Lovesey, a renowned crime fiction author, praised the novel for its intricate plot and ability to completely fool him. The New York Times described it as a sharply drawn period piece with memorable characters, while John Connolly praised it as a novel to intrigue and delight. Ragnar Jónasson hailed it as a beautiful, dark, atmospheric story, and Victoria Dowd described it as a sparkling, exhilarating tale. Mead's debut is widely regarded as a dazzling new talent in the mystery genre.
Weight: 464g
Dimension: 236 x 157 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804540893
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