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The Vanishing Trick

Max Afford

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Summary

The Vanishing Trick by Max Afford is a spellbinding mystery that will captivate you from the very first page. When a renowned magician is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the world is stunned. The only clue? A vanishing trick gone horribly wrong. Detective Chief Inspector Grenville is tasked with unraveling the enigma, but as he delves deeper into the world of illusion and deceit, he discovers that the lines between reality and trickery are perilously thin. With every turn of the page, the stakes rise, and Grenville must use all his skill to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. Enter the world of magic and mystery—where nothing is as it seems and every trick hides a dangerous secret.

Available since: 09/12/2024.

Print length: 280 pages.

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