{"product_id":"9781250160522","title":"The Last Illusion : A Molly Murphy Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Illusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Rhys Bowen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith wit, charm, and historical detail, multiple award winner Rhys Bowen makes early twentieth century New York come vividly to life in \u003ci\u003eThe Last Illusion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrish immigrant and PI Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to see the illusionists that are all the rage. Indeed, Harry Houdini himself has returned from Europe for a brief run on Broadway. But Houdini can’t even take the stage when, to the crowd’s shock, the opening act saws into his assistant—for real. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stunned performer accuses Houdini of tampering with his equipment, and he’s not the only one critical of “The King of Handcuffs” who, by raising the stakes in his shows, has put other acts out of business. With everyone on edge, Houdini’s wife hires Molly as an investigator and bodyguard...but how can she protect a man who risks his life every night?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Rhys Bowen and the Molly Murphy Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“One of the great mystery writers working today.” --Louise Penny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Molly is sassy, saucy, brave and smart.” --\u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Molly Murphy, the plucky star of Rhys Bowen’s mystery series…likes to fight for the underdog.” --\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will surely testify that Murphy has become one of their favorite characters… This book is a keeper.” --\u003ci\u003eTampa Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Molly is an indomitable creature.” --\u003ci\u003eWashington Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250160522\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40671106138318,"sku":"9781250160522","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_1870b95b-f2de-4e89-8e10-6ea8c87da926.jpg?v=1643446771","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250160522","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}