Before Houdini

John Lucas author Jeremy Holt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Insight Editions

Published:16th Jul '19

Should be back in stock very soon

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London, 1888. A shadowy killer stalks the streets of London, his appetite for blood unleashed upon the city’s lower classes. To defeat him, MI6 turns to its most top-secret team: four teenage agents with extraordinary gifts—including a young American immigrant with a talent for illusion . . . After Houdini began the story of Josef Houdini, son of the famous Harry Houdini—brilliant illusionist, acclaimed escape artist, and top-secret covert operative. Now we turn back the clock and meet Ehrich Weiss, a young man whose skill at picking locks is about to land him the adventure of his dreams, and pull him into a war that will affect his life—and his son’s—for years to come. This is the story of Ehrich’s strange beginnings, from before he was a world-famous magician. Before he was a master of espionage. Before he was . . . Houdini.

"Before Houdini is a well thought-out read with smart pacing and a clear narrative arc. It’s a fun Victorian murder mystery, complete with supernatural warfare. Ehrich is a compelling character, and his diverse team of co-agents Raj, Elenora, and Atsuko are well-designed. The writing flows very well from panel to panel, and it’s the kind of dialogue where you can *hear* the voices..."  * Rogues Portal *

ISBN: 9781683830634

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96 pages