Angel Killer: 1 (Jessica Blackwood) - Softcover

Mayne, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062348876 ISBN 13: 9780062348876

Publisher: Harper Paperbacks, 2014

Synopsis

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 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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Review:

"A magical debut that mixes charismatic characters, an intriguing premise and a dash of illusionists' secrets to entertain readers and leave them eager for the next act."--Kirkus Reviews

"Professional illusionist Mayne introduces a fresh angle to serial-killer hunting.... Mayne forgoes gimmicks, instead dissecting illusions with human behavior, math, and science without losing sight of the story's big picture."--Booklist

"Lovers of high-action thrillers will be delighted to discover Angel Killer by Andrew Mayne, who has used his extensive experience as a professional illusionist as the basis for an unusual and highly entertaining detective story."--Shelf Awareness

"An innovative, incredibly exciting mystery.... This is an exceptionally fine suspense novel."--Mysterious Reviews

"A fun read that goes quickly, holds your interest, and spices up your week with...a great story."--M-U-M Magazine

"Mayne, the star of the A&E show Don't Trust Andrew Mayne, combines magic and mayhem in this delightful beginning to a new series.... Readers will look forward to Jessica's future adventures."--Publishers Weekly

"Magic and murder make a spectacular entrance in Angel Killer, an intricate thriller with techno overtones written by illusionist Andrew Mayne.... Addictive."--BookPage

"Mayne has created an unbelievably unforgettable book! 5 Stars!"--Suspense Magazine

"Angel Killer will have you compulsively turning the pages until the very end....Andrew Mayne...lives up to the standards of well-known authors of thrillers."--Genii Magazine

"Mayne ... mixes the best of an FBI procedural with an exposé of how magicians operate their craft. The end result is a ... fascinating page-turner.... readers will be eager to read more thrillers featuring Jessica Blackwood.--Romantic Times BOOKclub

Book Description:

She knows how the bodies are buried . . .

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062348876
• ISBN 13: 9780062348876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368