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The Great Deceiver
Elly Griffiths
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The seventh gripping volume in The Brighton Mysteries series by bestselling author Elly Griffiths.
It starts with a magician and a murder in a Brighton boarding house; throw in a show on Brighton pier, a sinister radio personality and a potential serial killer, and you've got the next gripping book in the Brighton Mysteries series.
Magician Max Mephisto, now divorced and living in London, is on his way to visit daughter Ruby and her new-born baby when he is hailed by a voice from the past, fellow performer Ted English, aka the Great Deceiver. Ted's assistant, Cherry, has been found dead in her Brighton boarding house and he's convinced that he'll be accused of her murder.
Max agrees to talk to his friend, Superintendent Edgar Stephens, who is investigating the case. What Max doesn't know is that the girl's family have hired private detective duo Emma Holmes (aka Mrs Stephens) and Sam Collins to do some digging of their own.
The inhabitants of the boarding house, most of whom are performing in an Old Time Music Hall show on Brighton pier, are a motley crew. The house is also connected to a sinister radio personality called Pal. When a second magician's assistant is killed, Edgar suspects a serial killer. He persuades Max to come out of semi-retirement and take part in a summer show. But who can pose as his assistant? Edgar shocks the team by recommending someone close. . .
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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
'Full of fun and expertly plotted' Sunday Express
The Last Remains, the final instalment of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries, was a Sunday Times bestseller in August 2023.
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Praise for The Great Deceiver
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Griffiths' affection for Brighton - with its grotty digs rules by no-nonsense landladies - and her gentle wit ensure that the reader very much likes to be beside the seaside - The TimesStrong on period detail - Sunday TimesOnce again Griffiths has created a lively crew of characters and woven a twisty plot around them - Mystery PeopleAn engaging cosy mystery - with added bite - Crime Monthly ReviewRecalls the best of Agatha Christie - Sunday Express on THE BRIGHTON MYSTERIESSubtle, charming and very good - Daily Mail on THE BRIGHTON MYSTERIESWry, emotionally intelligent . . . satisfying - Sunday TImes on THE BRIGHTON MYSTERIESIf only all history mysteries could be as good - The Times
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