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But when a first-class passenger is found murdered in a locked stateroom—with no visible way in or out—it becomes a race against the clock. The killer is leaving tarot cards with each body, promising a death per night until they reach America.

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So, when I cracked open Escaping From Houdini , I expected foggy London streets and perhaps a copycat killer. Instead, I got a Escaping From Houdini

The inclusion of Houdini is brilliant. He acts as a foil to Audrey Rose’s scientific logic. While she looks for blood spatter and lock-picking tools, Houdini insists that perception is reality. This leads to some genuinely clever moments where the "impossible" murder is explained through the lens of illusionist trickery. But when a first-class passenger is found murdered

However, if you are a die-hard (Thomas/Audrey Rose) shipper, this book will test your patience. There is a scene involving a lifeboat and a choice that had me throwing my Kindle across the bed. But trust the process. Kerri Maniscalco knows her audience, and the emotional payoff is complicated in the best way. The Mystery: Does it Escape the Curse of the Middle Child? Sort of. The locked-room mysteries are fun, but they lack the historical gravity of Jack the Ripper or the gothic horror of Dracula. The villain is clever, but the reveal felt slightly rushed compared to the first two books. Instead, I got a The inclusion of Houdini is brilliant