The debut novel by Tom Mead, a locked room mystery featuring Joseph Spector, a magician-turned-sleuth solving mysteries in 1930s London.
Joseph Spector Investigates Series
Journey to the atmospheric London of the 1930s with this captivating mystery series. Follow an extraordinary investigator, a magician with a unique talent for solving the unsolvable, as he tackles baffling locked-room murders. Each installment evokes the golden age of detective fiction, offering intricate plots and a cast of intriguing suspects. Prepare for suspenseful investigations where secrets unravel and the line between reality and illusion blurs.
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Sleuthing stage magician Joseph Spector returns to unravel a series of baffling impossible crimes. In 1938 London, a sensational murder at the top of a Ferris wheel captivates the public, with a hefty reward offered for solving the case. A man is shot dead, and his wife, the sole witness, maintains her innocence. The implausibility of her claim ignites a media frenzy, which may be the only hope for young lawyer Edmund Ibbs, tasked with defending her. As he investigates, Ibbs becomes entangled in a shadowy web of conspiracy, facing suspicion after a corpse mysteriously appears during an illusionist's performance and another victim is found dead in a locked dressing room. With Scotland Yard inspector George Flint eyeing him warily, Ibbs turns to retired magician Joseph Spector, who is in the audience during the deadly show. Spector's expertise in misdirection and illusion may be the key to unraveling the truth behind these confounding crimes. Featuring a cleverly plotted narrative with a well-crafted solution, this tale is a delightful homage to Golden Age mysteries, showcasing Tom Mead's atmospheric writing and complex characters, solidifying his place as a rising talent in historical crime fiction.