Book Overview
In 1897, New York City teems with hustlers and freshly made millionaires, fine artists and con artists, criminals and immigrants. Among them is a rabbi's son who calls himself Houdini. He is... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0857682849
ISBN13:9780857682840
Release Date:February 2012
Publisher:Titan Books (UK)
Length:241 Pages
Weight:0.57 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.2" x 8.0"
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Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
Refreshingly Awesome!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Sometimes it is just fun to read a really good mystery, one that mixes humor and intrigue in an historical setting. The Dime Museum Murders is a good old-fashioned whodunit which stars Harry Houdini along with his more sensible brother Dash, each offering up his own particular set of talents to help crack the case. It gets right to the crime, offers a variety of suspects and an ingenious ending. What more could one ask for? I bought this book with the Floating Lady Murder and the Houdini Specter and can't wait for more. Bring them on!!!
Great Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Mr. Stashower has written an exceptional mystery which is not only engrossing, but realistically captures the essence of Houdini as the main character.Houdini appears not only as an exceptional escape artist and magician, but also as a somewhat inept detective as he tries to emulate his hero, Sherlock Holmes. The effect is not only occasionally humorous, but very engaging!Read this book! You won't be able to put it down (even if you can pick handcuffs).
Extremely entertaining
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This was a great read. Not only is it a well-constructed, fast-paced mystery, but Stashower gives us a wonderfully fresh look at the "Great Houdini" before he was famous. The vivid details of the time period are exceptional, as are the unforgettable characters of Houdini and his brother Dash. I only hope there will be more Houdini mysteries forthcoming!
One of the best mysterie's I've ever read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
The Dime Museum Murders is a now-you-see-it-now- you-don't mystery that baffles the reader as its hero, the famous Houdini, stuns and amazes his audiences. Houdini as detective is a teriffic idea, and the book is well written by Daniel Stashower, himself a magician. The period's ambiance is perfectly done and the characters are teriffic. Houdini's brother Dash is the teller of this tale as Watson was the teller of Sherlock Holmes' exploits. This is one of the best mysteries I've ever read.
Couldn't put it down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I bought The Dime Museum Murders because I am a locked room mystery fan. I was not disappointed. Up until the exciting climax, I could not expect what was going to happen. Houdini as a detective is a brilliant use of this historic personality. Stashower writes clearly and with a verve that really engages the reader. A winner!
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