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The Murder Wheel (Hardcover)
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Illusionist turned sleuth Joseph Spector investigates a sinister
conundrum at a 1930s theatre in this thrilling new mystery novel
from Tom Mead, author of Death and the Conjuror, one of Publishers
Weekly's Mysteries of the Year 2022. 1938, London. Young lawyer
Edmund Ibbs has a new client: a woman accused of shooting her
husband in the already infamous ‘Ferris Wheel Murder’ case. The
case proves to be a web of conspiracy, and Ibbs himself is accused
when a second suspicious death occurs, during a magic act at the
crowded Pomegranate Theatre. Also present at the theatre is Joseph
Spector, illusionist turned highly respected sleuth. Spector begins
to investigate the mystery, but when another body is discovered
later that same night, all evidence points to Ibbs being guilty.
With time against him, and a host of hangers-on all having
something to hide, can Spector uncover the guilty party, or will he
and Inspector Flint of Scotland Yard conclude that Ibbs is the
culprit after all? 'Wildly entertaining... It confirms Tom Mead’s
status as a master of the locked-room mystery, and secures Joseph
Spector as one of my favourite fictional detectives.' Tim Major 'In
his captivating second novel Tom Mead establishes himself as the
current master of the locked-room mystery. The characters are
charming, the plot moves briskly along... A winner!' Aaron Elkins
'A delicious locked room feast of impossibilities set in the golden
age of theatre and murder mysteries. I love the Mephistophelean
Joseph Spector!' Ovidia Yu 'Pitch perfect magical locked-room
extravaganza. The Murder Wheel astounds and amazes, and if you
don’t fall under Spector’s spell you must be made of stone.'
Barbara Nadel 'Mead knows his subject and gives the reader a full
immersion into this compelling mystery.' CrimeReads 'The master of
mystery strikes again! An elaborate, razor-sharp and perfectly
plotted thrill ride.' T.A. Willberg ‘Magnificent! An absolute
masterclass in the locked room mystery. Beautifully written with
fabulous characters. I love this series. More please!’ Victoria
Dowd Reviews for Tom Mead's Joseph Spector series: 'An intricate
'impossible' crime that completely fooled me.' Peter Lovesey 'A
sharply drawn period piece with memorable characters.' New York
Times 'Mead's debut is a novel to intrigue and delight.' John
Connolly 'A true delight for mystery lovers!' Charles Todd 'A witty
reconstruction of the classic locked room mystery, Tom Mead's debut
is a sheer delight.' Maxim Jakubowski 'Mead maintains suspense
throughout, creating a creepy atmosphere en route to satisfying
reveals.' Publishers Weekly 'A real treat for mystery fans.' Ragnar
Jónasson 'A fiendishly clever puzzle wrapped in a beautiful, dark
atmospheric story.' Victoria Dowd
General
Imprint: |
Head of Zeus
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Tom Mead
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Dimensions: |
229 x 148mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-83793-252-8 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-83793-252-2 |
Barcode: |
9781837932528 |
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