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maeclair's review against another edition
4.0
The first book in the Harry Houdini mystery series, this certainly kept me entertained. Harry is still struggling for recognition as an escape artist, assisted in his act by his wife, Bess, and brother Dash. It's Harry and Dash who become involved in solving the murder of a toy tycoon. The two brothers play off each other well, and the author portrays Houdini in a manner that rings true. I loved the 1897 setting and definitely plan on reading other books in this series.
snowlilly's review against another edition
2.0
do not know how I feel overall. the mystery was above average but the characterization of Harry and dash were not. pause on this series
kesnit's review against another edition
3.0
I love mysteries. I find Houdini interesting. I thought this book would be right up my alley.
It isn't bad. In fact, the idea behind it was interesting. There just wasn't a whole lot in the book to captivate the reader. There's a lot of secondary characters who are all interchangeable. There's a mystery that builds up and then falls flat in the end. Houdini himself isn't a likable character.
Again, this book is not bad. It's just there. I doubt I will read any more of this series.
It isn't bad. In fact, the idea behind it was interesting. There just wasn't a whole lot in the book to captivate the reader. There's a lot of secondary characters who are all interchangeable. There's a mystery that builds up and then falls flat in the end. Houdini himself isn't a likable character.
Again, this book is not bad. It's just there. I doubt I will read any more of this series.
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