FBI agent Jessica Blackwood believes she’s left her complicated life as a gifted magician behind her… until a killer with seemingly supernatural powers puts her talents to the ultimate test.
A hacker who identifies himself only as “Warlock” brings down the FBI’s website and posts a code in its place that leads to a Michigan cemetery, where a dead girl is discovered rising from the ground… as … ground… as if she tried to crawl out of her own grave.
Born into a dynasty of illusionists, Jessica Blackwood is destined to become its next star — until she turns her back on her troubled family to begin a new life in law enforcement. But FBI consultant Dr. Jeffrey Ailes’s discovery of an old magic magazine will turn Jessica’s world upside down. Faced with a crime that appears beyond explanation, Ailes has nothing to lose — and everything to gain — by taking a chance on an agent raised in a world devoted to achieving the seemingly impossible.
The body in the cemetery is only the first in the Warlock’s series of dark miracles. Thrust into the media spotlight, with time ticking away until the next crime, can Jessica confront her past to stop a depraved killer? If she can’t, she may become his next victim.
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This is the series that introduced me to Andrew Mayne and wit is fantastic! I was happy for him when I heard this will be a movie but pouted because I’m sure it means (meant) he had to stop writing another book for me to read so he can do what he can to ensure the movie is as good as the book. Yeah, selfish but it’s a book! I’m waiting!
“A GOOD MAGIC EFFECT plays upon the things you take for granted.” And the same can be said for a good book!
This is the first book in the Jessica Blackwood series, Andrew Mayne’s magician turned FBI agent. This was an entertaining introduction.
Blackwood and her colleagues set out to solve the seemingly impossible murders of the Warlock. A man …
Unveiling the Villain’s Illusions
For adults – mature teens (PG-13)
Some harsh language
Tense situations
Some violence/disturbing circumstances, but we see equal on any TV crime show
Zero sex
I like the premise. A former illusionist, Jessica Blackwood, has joined the FBI. Because of her unique ability to see beyond the sensational aspects of a …
I hope he writes more.
Hard to put down! Definitely recommend!!
Step right up, folks, and enjoy the show!!!
I’m quickly learning that Andrew Mayne is first and foremost and entertainer, using creative licence to produce books that are as fun as they are thrilling. His books tend to be a bit quirky, original, slightly over the top but darkly entertaining. This is my second book by this author and I already …