Born of Illusion - Hardcover

Brown, Teri

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062187546 ISBN 13: 9780062187543

Publisher: Balzer & Bray, 2013

Synopsis

Title: Born of Illusion <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: TeriBrown <>Publisher: Balzer&Bray/Harperteen

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Review:

"Teri Brown creates a world of magic and deception, romance and intrigue. This book sparkles with dark arts."--Melissa Walker, author of UNBREAK MY HEART and SMALL TOWN SINNERS

"I suppose I could wax on about this book's strengths--its magic, romance and exquisite historical detail--but the bottom line is: Teri Brown's BORN OF ILLUSION is the most thoroughly enjoyable novel I've read all year."--Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of THE TWIN'S DAUGHTER

"Characterization is a strength in this first-person narrative, in which the setting, New York City in the 1920s, is so richly drawn as to become a character in itself .... Will appeal to fans of Libba Bray."--Kirkus Reviews

"Anna's strong personality and her complex relationship with her mother (who mixes love with professional jealousy), as well as a slightly supernatural romance, provide lots of teen appeal. "--The Horn Book

From the Back Cover:

Anna Van Housen has a secret.

A gifted illusionist, Anna assists her mother, the renowned medium Marguerite Van Housen, in her stage show and séances, easily navigating the underground world of magicians and mentalists in 1920s New York. For Anna, the illegitimate daughter of Harry Houdini--or so Marguerite claims--handcuffs and sleight-of-hand illusions have never been much of a challenge. The real trick is keeping her own gifts secret from her mother: because while Marguerite's powers may be a sham, Anna possesses a true ability to sense people's feelings and foretell the future.

But as Anna's powers intensify, she experiences frightening visions of her mother in peril, which lead her to explore the abilities she's tried so long to hide. And when a mysterious young man named Cole moves into the flat downstairs, introducing Anna to a society that studies people with gifts like hers, she begins to wonder if there's more to life than keeping secrets.

As her visions become darker and her powers spin out of her control, Anna is forced to rethink all she's ever known. Is her mother truly in danger, or are Anna's visions merely illusions? And could the great Houdini really be her father, or is it just another of Marguerite's tricks?

From Teri Brown comes a world bursting with magic, with romance, with the temptations of Jazz Age New York--and the story of a girl about to become the mistress of her own destiny.

About this edition

• Publisher: Balzer & Bray
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0062187546
• ISBN 13: 9780062187543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 373