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Barb
Sep 05, 2014 rated it really liked it
The Magic Men, a special ops unit that staged tricks and illusions to confuse the enemy during WW2, have gone their separate ways since the end of the war. But a particularly disturbing series of events brings them back together in a fight for their lives.

I love Ms. Griffiths' other series featuring Ruth Galloway, and I consider her one of my favorite authors. I was really eager to read this book, but a bit hesitant at the same time. What if I didn't like it, if it was disappointing? Fortunatel
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Barbara ★
I love Ms. Griffiths' Ruth Galloway series so thought I'd give this one a try even though I'm no fan of WWII or the 1950s. I enjoyed it well enough but I certainly don't want to read an entire series featuring a magician and an unseasoned cop. ...more
Sue
Jan 2020: I sincerely love this series and this author and when I noticed that my library system has some of them on audio, I just disregarded other listens of new books to listen to a favorite. Fortunately, I can re-read mysteries because I rarely remember who the murderer is until just before the final reveal. So it's almost like the first time, except I know that I'm going to love it. :)

Oct 2017: Intriguing premise. Great characters. Spare and interesting writing style. Magicians and theater.
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