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- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780544527942
- Book Title
- Zig Zag Girl
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Mystery & Detective / Historical, Crime, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 17.8 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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One of Entertainment Weekly's 10 Great Fall Thrillers "Clever, immensely likeable...Captivating." --The Wall Street Journal In the first installment of a compelling new series by Elly Griffiths featuring Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens and the magnificent Max Mephisto, a band of magicians who served together in World War II track a killer who's performing their deadly tricks. Brighton, 1950. The body of a girl is found cut into three pieces. Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is convinced the killer is mimicking a famous magic trick--the Zig Zag Girl. The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old war friend of Edgar's. They served together in a shadowy unit called the Magic Men, a special ops troop that used stage tricks to confound the enemy. Max is on the traveling show circuit, touring seaside towns with ventriloquists, sword-swallowers and dancing girls. He's reluctant to leave this world to help Edgar investigate, but advises him to identify the victim quickly -- it takes a special sidekick to do the Zig Zag Girl. Those words come back to haunt Max when the dead girl turns out to be Ethel, one of his best assistants to date. He's soon at Edgar's side, hunting for Ethel's killer. Another death, another magic trick: Edgar and Max are sure the answer to the murders lies in their army days. And when Edgar receives a letter warning of another "trick" on the way -- the Wolf Trap -- he knows they're all in the killer's sights.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0544527941
ISBN-13
9780544527942
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Product Key Features
Book Title
Zig Zag Girl
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical, Crime, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
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Series Volume Number
1
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Pr6107.R534z54 2015
Reviews
One of Entertainment Weekly 's 10 Great Fall Thrillers "Clever, immensely likeable...Captivating... The Zig Zag Girl is old-fashioned in the best ways." -- The Wall Street Journal "With a labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal and superb evocation of the wafer-thin veneer of glamour at the bottom end of showbusiness, this is thoroughly enjoyable." -- The Guardian 's "Best Crime Novels Round-Up" "With her cast of quirky characters, her excellent plotting, and a twist that readers won't see coming, readers will finish looking forward to the next trick up [Griffiths's] sleeve." -- Mystery Scene "An interesting change of direction for the talented Griffiths...Enormously engaging...Post-war Brighton, and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory, and Griffiths' plot is satisfyingly serpentine...Subtle, charming and very good indeed." -- The Daily Mail "A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work." -- The Independent "Elly Griffiths' compelling novel The Zig Zag Girl takes readers on a wild ride full of mayhem, magic, and murder... Griffiths expertly weaves together Edgar's past and present into one fascinating mystery that will have readers hooked from the very start... Capturing both the vibrant qualities of the theater community while also expertly capturing its dark side, Griffiths creates a world where nothing is as it truly appears to be." -- The Absolute "One to look forward to." -- BookPage "Griffiths weaves a compelling tale rich with historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters." -- Kirkus "Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans." -- Library Journal "Engaging...The portrayal of the backstage life and the onstage performances of illusionists forms a fascinating backdrop to the main action. Brief flashbacks to the Magic Men's wartime missions provide an equally gripping backstory. As the plot deepens, Griffiths's tone darkens, leading to a series of surprise twists. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Max and company." -- Publishers Weekly, One of Entertainment Weekly 's 10 Great Fall Thrillers "Clever, immensely likeable...Captivating... The Zig Zag Girl is old-fashioned in the best ways." -- The Wall Street Journal "With a labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal and superb evocation of the wafer-thin veneer of glamour at the bottom end of showbusiness, this is thoroughly enjoyable." -- The Guardian 's "Best Crime Novels Round-Up" "With her cast of quirky characters, her excellent plotting, and a twist that readers won't see coming, readers will finish looking forward to the next trick up [Griffiths's] sleeve." -- Mystery Scene "An interesting change of direction for the talented Griffiths...Enormously engaging...Post-war Brighton, and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory, and Griffiths' plot is satisfyingly serpentine...Subtle, charming and very good indeed." -- The Daily Mail "A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work." -- The Independent "Elly Griffiths' compelling novel The Zig Zag Girl takes readers on a wild ride full of mayhem, magic, and murder... Griffiths expertly weaves together Edgar's past and present into one fascinating mystery that will have readers hooked from the very start... Capturing both the vibrant qualities of the theater community while also expertly capturing its dark side, Griffiths creates a world where nothing is as it truly appears to be." -- The Absolute "One to look forward to." -- BookPage "Griffiths weaves a compelling tale rich with historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters." -- Kirkus "Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans." -- Library Journal "Engaging...The portrayal of the backstage life and the onstage performances of illusionists forms a fascinating backdrop to the main action. Brief flashbacks to the Magic Men's wartime missions provide an equally gripping backstory. As the plot deepens, Griffiths's tone darkens, leading to a series of surprise twists. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Max and company." -- Publishers Weekly, "A series of bizarre murders in post-World War II England appears to be connected to the Magic Men, magicians who were part of a special ops group during the war, in this whodunit set in the world of tricks and illusion. It's 1950, and Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is settling into his new life with the Brighton police. An Oxford student before the war, Edgar was recruited by MI5 to join the Magic Men because of his aptitude for crosswords and codes. Including magicians Max Mephisto, Stan "The Great Diablo" Parks, Tony Mulholland, and a handful of others who made up the ragtag squad, the men--and one alluring woman--worked to play elaborate tricks on the Germans. Edgar thought his magic days were behind him until two trunks containing a woman's dismembered body turn up in the Brighton train station's left luggage area, the torso conspicuously missing. The next day, another case arrives at the police station, addressed to Edgar, with the missing torso. Edgar is convinced the killer is mimicking an old trick of Max's where the magician pretends to chop his assistant into bits, the titular Zig Zag Girl. Edgar tracks down his old friend, who's still performing, despite the public's waning fascination with variety shows--television is on the horizon, after all. The pair identifies the dead woman as Max's old assistant and, in a somewhat predictable but still engaging game of cat and mouse with the killer, tries to find the rest of the Magic Men before it's too late. Griffiths ( The Ghost Fields , 2015, etc.) weaves a compelling tale rich with historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters."--Kirkus "Griffiths, acclaimed for her excellent contemporary mysteries featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway (The Ghost Fields), launches a new series set in 1950 Brighton, England. DI Edgar Stephens joined the police force after serving with a unique special ops troop, the Magic Men, that used props and stage tricks to deceive the enemy during World War II. When the body of a woman, cut into three pieces, is found, Edgar is reminded of the Zig Zag Girl magic trick that one of his fellow Magic Men, magician Max Mephisto, performed on stage. Trying to identify the woman and the killer, Edgar seeks Max's help with the investigation. Mysterious notes and a second killing soon make it clear that all of the former Magic Men are in danger, and Edgar and Max need to find the culprit before they're the next victims. VERDICT Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans."--Library Journal "Mary Higgins Clark Award-winner Griffiths ( The Crossing Places ) launches a new series with this engaging mystery set in Brighton, England, in 1950. The Magic Men, a group of stage magicians who performed special missions during WWII, have since gone their separate ways. Only one, Max Mephisto, is still earning top billing on the variety circuit. Others have become a police officer, a wisecracking comedian, a carpenter. The oldest of the group has drifted lower and lower in the profession, performing to bored audiences in sleazy strip clubs. The gruesome murder of a glamorous magician's stage assistant draws the former team back together. The portrayal of the backstage life and the onstage performances of illusionists forms a fascinating backdrop to the main action. Brief flashbacks to the Magic Men's wartime missions provide an equally gripping backstory. As the plot deepens, Griffiths's tone darkens, leading to a series of surprise twists. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Max and company."--Publishers Weekly, One of Entertainment Weekly 's 10 Great Fall Thrillers "Clever, immensely likeable...Captivating... The Zig Zag Girl is old-fashioned in the best ways." -- The Wall Street Journal "With a labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal and superb evocation of the wafer-thin veneer of glamour at the bottom end of showbusiness, this is thoroughly enjoyable." -- The Guardian 's "Best Crime Novels Round-Up" "An interesting change of direction for the talented Griffiths...Enormously engaging...Post-war Brighton, and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory, and Griffiths' plot is satisfyingly serpentine...Subtle, charming and very good indeed." -- The Daily Mail "A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work." -- The Independent "Elly Griffiths' compelling novel The Zig Zag Girl takes readers on a wild ride full of mayhem, magic, and murder... Griffiths expertly weaves together Edgar's past and present into one fascinating mystery that will have readers hooked from the very start... Capturing both the vibrant qualities of the theater community while also expertly capturing its dark side, Griffiths creates a world where nothing is as it truly appears to be." -- The Absolute "One to look forward to." -- BookPage "Griffiths weaves a compelling tale rich with historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters." -- Kirkus "Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans." -- Library Journal "Engaging...The portrayal of the backstage life and the onstage performances of illusionists forms a fascinating backdrop to the main action. Brief flashbacks to the Magic Men's wartime missions provide an equally gripping backstory. As the plot deepens, Griffiths's tone darkens, leading to a series of surprise twists. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Max and company." -- Publishers Weekly, "Griffiths, acclaimed for her excellent contemporary mysteries featuring forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway (The Ghost Fields), launches a new series set in 1950 Brighton, England. DI Edgar Stephens joined the police force after serving with a unique special ops troop, the Magic Men, that used props and stage tricks to deceive the enemy during World War II. When the body of a woman, cut into three pieces, is found, Edgar is reminded of the Zig Zag Girl magic trick that one of his fellow Magic Men, magician Max Mephisto, performed on stage. Trying to identify the woman and the killer, Edgar seeks Max's help with the investigation. Mysterious notes and a second killing soon make it clear that all of the former Magic Men are in danger, and Edgar and Max need to find the culprit before they're the next victims. VERDICT Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans."--Library Journal, "Clever, immensely likeable...Captivating... The Zig Zag Girl is old-fashioned in the best ways." -- The Wall Street Journal "With a labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal and superb evocation of the wafer-thin veneer of glamour at the bottom end of showbusiness, this is thoroughly enjoyable." -- The Guardian 's "Best Crime Novels Round-Up" "An interesting change of direction for the talented Griffiths...Enormously engaging...Post-war Brighton, and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory, and Griffiths' plot is satisfyingly serpentine...Subtle, charming and very good indeed." -- The Daily Mail "A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work." -- The Independent "Elly Griffiths' compelling novel The Zig Zag Girl takes readers on a wild ride full of mayhem, magic, and murder... Griffiths expertly weaves together Edgar's past and present into one fascinating mystery that will have readers hooked from the very start... Capturing both the vibrant qualities of the theater community while also expertly capturing its dark side, Griffiths creates a world where nothing is as it truly appears to be." -- The Absolute "One to look forward to." -- BookPage "Griffiths weaves a compelling tale rich with historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters." -- Kirkus "Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans." -- Library Journal "Engaging...The portrayal of the backstage life and the onstage performances of illusionists forms a fascinating backdrop to the main action. Brief flashbacks to the Magic Men's wartime missions provide an equally gripping backstory. As the plot deepens, Griffiths's tone darkens, leading to a series of surprise twists. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Max and company." -- Publishers Weekly, One of Entertainment Weekly's 10 Great Fall Thrillers "Clever, immensely likeable...Captivating...The Zig Zag Girl is old-fashioned in the best ways." --The Wall Street Journal "With a labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal and superb evocation of the wafer-thin veneer of glamour at the bottom end of showbusiness, this is thoroughly enjoyable." --The Guardian's "Best Crime Novels Round-Up" "With her cast of quirky characters, her excellent plotting, and a twist that readers won't see coming, readers will finish looking forward to the next trick up [Griffiths's] sleeve." --Mystery Scene "An interesting change of direction for the talented Griffiths...Enormously engaging...Post-war Brighton, and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory, and Griffiths' plot is satisfyingly serpentine...Subtle, charming and very good indeed." --The Daily Mail "A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work." --The Independent "Elly Griffiths' compelling novel The Zig Zag Girl takes readers on a wild ride full of mayhem, magic, and murder... Griffiths expertly weaves together Edgar's past and present into one fascinating mystery that will have readers hooked from the very start... Capturing both the vibrant qualities of the theater community while also expertly capturing its dark side, Griffiths creates a world where nothing is as it truly appears to be." --The Absolute "One to look forward to." --BookPage "Griffiths weaves a compelling tale rich with historical detail and a cast of eccentric characters." --Kirkus "Griffiths's ability to imbue atmosphere and create fascinating characters continues to make her an author every mystery lover should be reading. Lacking the usual forensics and druids of her previous series, this title may especially appeal to cozy and historical mystery fans." --Library Journal "Engaging...The portrayal of the backstage life and the onstage performances of illusionists forms a fascinating backdrop to the main action. Brief flashbacks to the Magic Men's wartime missions provide an equally gripping backstory. As the plot deepens, Griffiths's tone darkens, leading to a series of surprise twists. Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Max and company." --Publishers Weekly
Copyright Date
2015
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2014-044500
Dewey Decimal
823/.92
Intended Audience
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Brighton Mysteries Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
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