{"title":"Clayton Rawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the intriguing works of Clayton Rawson, a celebrated author in the \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Renowned for his clever plotting and mastery of misdirection, Rawson excels in crafting mysteries that leave readers both perplexed and entertained. His works are a classic representation of the \"locked room\" mysteries that captivated audiences during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Rawson's most notable contributions is \u003cem\u003eDeath from a Top Hat\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that introduces the iconic detective and magician, The Great Merlini. In this series, Rawson combines his deep knowledge of magic and illusion to create puzzles that challenge both his characters and readers alike. Each book in the series is themed around intricate, seemingly impossible crimes that Merlini skilfully unravels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRawson's background in magic allows him to infuse his writing with unique tricks and expert knowledge, making his stories a true delight for fans of both mystery and illusion. Dive into Clayton Rawson's world and prepare for a literary experience filled with suspense, deception, and mind-bending twists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-from-a-top-hat-by-clayton-rawson-9781613161012","title":"Death from a Top Hat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detective steeped in the art of magic solves the mystifying murder of two occultists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow retired from the tour circuit on which he made his name, master magician The Great Merlini spends his days running a magic shop in New York’s Times Square and his nights moonlighting as a consultant for the NYPD. The cops call him when faced with crimes so impossible that they can only be comprehended by a magician’s mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the most recent case, two occultists are discovered dead in locked rooms, one spread out on a pentagram, both appearing to have been murdered under similar circumstances. The list of suspects includes an escape artist, a professional medium, and a ventriloquist, so it’s clear that the crimes took place in a realm that Merlini knows well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut in the end it will take his logical skills, and not his magical ones, to apprehend the killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072486588652,"sku":"9781613161012","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9458143482762.jpg?v=1765111591"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/clayton-rawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}