- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books; Original edition (July 15 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416560793
- ISBN-13: 978-1416560791
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 13.7 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #791,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It is 1926, and Harry Houdini is the most famous performer in the world. Audiences pack theaters to watch him perform his now-legendary death-defying acts. But despite his fame and fortune, Houdini is a man haunted by his past. Thirteen years ago, his beloved mother passed away, leaving her son tortured with regret that he was not at her side when she died...and did not bear witness to her final words to him. Now driven to the point of obsession, Houdini offers a $10,000 reward to anyone who can contact his mother from beyond the grave and reveal her dying words to him.
Enter Mary McGregor and her young daughter, Benji. Poor and uneducated, they live by their wits in the slums of Edinburgh, with Mary using her feminine wiles and deceptive ways in a psychic act that is part burlesque and part occult. When Mary and Benji learn of Houdini's public offer, they set their sights on the world's greatest illusionist and escape artist as the ultimate score.
But Houdini proves to be not such an easy mark, especially under the watchful eye of his manager. As Mary moves closer to Houdini, her charms soon overwhelm him, and he realizes that he may be falling for this mysterious woman. But what began as a con now evolves into something much more complicated and dangerous than anyone could ever dream -- even as Houdini embarks on one of the most spectacular stunts of his career....
About the Author
Greg Cox is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels and short stories. He has written the official movie novelizations of Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Death Defying Acts, and the first three Underworld movies, as well as books and stories based on such popular series as Alias, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI, Farscape, The 4400, The Green Hornet, The Phantom, Roswell, Star Trek, Terminator, Warehouse 13, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Zorro. He has received two Scribe Awards from the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. He lives in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Visit him at www.gregcox-author.com.
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Like the movie? Then you just might love the book., Jan 6 2012
By Amarian - Published on Amazon.com
Title says it all. Some would say to read the book before you watch the movie, but to be honest you can go either way. Watching the movie is pleasure for the eyes while reading the book is an enjoyment for the mind and sometimes even the soul. At least it is for me. The chance to learn more about the characters, to hear their thoughts and understand their world and the times they live in is a great treat for the one who wants more after the credits roll when the movie ends and this novel does that and more. The book itself is an easy read, not wordy and boring like so many others out there. Written from the script, Creg Cox (the author) does a great job in keeping the reader glued to every page. He even includes some great historic facts about Houdini as well as the time period which personally is a bonus in on itself.Though I didn't buy this from amazon, I would still recommend it for anyone who is curious. It's an enjoyable read.
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