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Now You See Them

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Now You See Them by Elly Griffiths is a gripping crime thriller set in 1960s Brighton. The story follows DI Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of a schoolgirl amidst a series of unsettling events. Their search delves into the world of riddles and illusions, where social and cultural changes challenge their detective instincts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by gripping mysteries interlaced with chilling suspense. Set in the enchanting yet murky atmosphere of 1960s Brighton, it unfolds a complex tale of a missing person's case that brings together unexpected alliances. It's perfect for readers who enjoy rich character development intertwined with historical and crime elements.

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Now You See Them

A gripping Brighton-based mystery from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway series - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, cosy crime and TV series such as Grantchester and Midsomer Murders

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A gripping Brighton-based mystery from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway series – a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, cosy crime, and TV series such as Grantchester and Midsomer Murders.

Three young women have gone missing.

A girl called Rhonda has vanished from her boarding school. Maybe she ran away, but there are disturbing similarities to the disappearance of two other young women – those too thought not to be suspicious.

But where are they?

Detective Edgar Stephens is under pressure to solve Rhonda's disappearance, but it is his wife Emma, herself a former detective now frustrated at being just a housewife, who concludes there might be a connection between the three cases.

Then the danger comes nearer home.

Edgar's friend, magician Max Mephisto, is reinventing himself as a movie star and trying not to envy his daughter Ruby's television fame. Little do either of them know how close they are to being drawn into the deadly web of abduction and murder about to trap them all.

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Praise for The Brighton Mysteries

'Original, lively and gripping' Independent

'Full of period detail, smart plotting and likeable characters' Mail on Sunday

'A piquant mixture of humour, period detail . . . and truly beguiling characterisation' Financial Times

'Recalls the best of Agatha Christie' Sunday Express

Series: The Brighton Mysteries

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Now You See Them by Elly Griffiths is praised as an emotionally intelligent and satisfying read, with expert plotting and intriguing multi-layered storytelling. Reviewers highlight its wry portrayal of changing times and societal constraints, especially for women, against a well-researched social backdrop. The tension builds to an exciting climax, while the seedy allure of Brighton and perfectly honed characters add depth to this cosy yet insightful crime thriller.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786487360

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Elly Griffiths is the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and the Brighton Mysteries. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her new series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA. It was followed by The Postscript Murders, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and Bleeding Heart Yard. Elly has two grown-up children and lives near Brighton with her archaeologist husband.

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