Publisher's Synopsis
"A wonderful, entertaining, hilarious at times, thriller."
Maxwell Beacham-Jones, the world's most famous magician, has reached the zenith of his success. Now he's planned the most daring, outrageous trick of his career.But when Maxwell dies in a Las Vegas roller coaster escape stunt before a national television audience, it's no accident. He was hated by his contemporaries, and all of the suspects are magicians--with plenty of secret motives for murder. MAGICIDE introduces Las Vegas Metro Police detective and single mom, Cheri Raymer, and her vegetarian partner, Tony Pizzarelli. Together they follow a trail through the world of magic and show business that leads to intrigue and shocking revelations. Raymer will face the most devastating personal threat in her career when her teen-aged son, fascinated by magic, becomes the protégé of a suspected killer. If you're a fan of magic, murder, mystery and Las Vegas, this is the book for you! "It was my pleasure to read this book and verify technical details for Carolyn, without spoiling the story. If you're a fan of magic and/or Las Vegas, you'll enjoy this book."- Johnny Thompson, magician and consultant, "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" "C.V. Hamilton appears to well know the milieu of the Vegas entertainment industry, magic shows, and how to craft the special overlay of a murder mystery set in this environment. Her attention to weaving humor into the story of two savvy investigators who interact with a host of other characters with their own special interests creates a vivid murder mystery with many satisfying twists and turns."
- Midwest Book Review "A complicated web of personal relationships in the life and death of Maxwell Beacham-Jones, a magician with a knack for conjuring enemies. I enjoyed Carolyn V. Hamilton's fast-paced mystery. Personal knowledge of the lives of Las Vegas performers paints every scene with the brush of realism, adding layers to the story. A fun and intriguing read! Just when you think you finally understand what's going on--PRESTO-CHANGE-O!"
- author Frances A. Hogg, Miss Webster's Little Arm: and other disturbing stories To learn more about MAGICIDE, CLICK on the Cover image and enable amazon's "LOOK INSIDE" feature.