Carter Beats the Devil
$25.23
- Paperback
608 pages
- Release Date
12 June 2002
Summary
The Vanishing Act: A Novel of Magic, Mystery, and Presidential Secrets
Charles Carter, hailed as “Carter the Great” by Houdini himself, sought refuge from loneliness in the art of illusion. Born into privilege, he embraced magic as his sanctuary, finding solace only when captivating an audience.
In 1920s America, the allure of magic faced unprecedented challenges from technology and the burgeoning cinema. Carter’s stunts grew increasingly audacious, pushing the boundaries of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780340794999 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0340794992 |
| Author: | Glen David Gold |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Sceptre |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 608 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 12 June 2002 |
| Weight: | 424g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 131mm x 40mm |
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With elements of the whodunnit and, crucially fo a book about magic tricks, the howdunnit, this is a four-course meal of a novel
Engaging, comical and, yes, magical, this is a sure-fire contender for the debut novel of the year. - Christian House, Independent on Sunday
Mesmerising … the plot turns a dazzling array of somersaults … Savour its every page - Graham Caveney, IndependentA top-hat-and-tails performance…suspenseful, compendious, moving and persuasive - Michael ChabonIt’s refreshing to see an author so obviously into his characters and debut novelist Glen David Gold radiates enthusiasm in his tale of magician Charles Carter, implicated in the death of 29th US president Warren Harding. What’s most unbelievable about this stagey set-up is that it’s based on actual events. The droll, good-natured narrative never stumbles over 600 pages and Gold’s characters, the endearingly troubled Carter at the top of the bill, sit so naturally in the proceedings they positively seem to enjoy being part of his show. Encore please! - The FaceA magnificent achievement. The plot is endlessly inventive and surprising and pulls the reader through some very complicated events in the most compelling way. - Charles PalliserAn extraordinary story … a daredevil feat of writing that will remind you how much fun reading can be - Helen Brown, Daily TelegraphBrilliantly inventive and constantly surprising … you’re unlikely to read a better book this year. - EveA stormer of a novel, this- the perfect read for people who despise airport blockbusters yet find themselves on aeroplanes longing for a good, meaty page turner - The GuardianAbout The Author
Glen David Gold
Glen David Gold was born in Hollywood and raised in San Francisco where he began his life-long love of the strange and dazzling aspects of history. Carter Beats the Devil is his first novel.
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