From the TBR Pile: Blog tour: Angel Killer by Andrew Mayne

Author: Andrew Mayne
Publisher: Bourbon Street Books
Date of publication: September 2014

FBI agent Jessica Blackwood believes she’s left her complicated life as a gifted magician behind her . . . until a killer with seemingly supernatural powers puts her talents to the ultimate test.

A hacker who identifies himself only as “Warlock” brings down the FBI’s website and posts a code in its place that leads to a Michigan cemetery, where a dead girl is discovered rising from the ground . . . as if she tried to crawl out of her own grave.

Born into a dynasty of illusionists, Jessica Blackwood is destined to become its next star—until she turns her back on her troubled family to begin a new life in law enforcement. But FBI consultant Dr. Jeffrey Ailes’s discovery of an old magic magazine will turn Jessica’s world upside down. Faced with a crime that appears beyond explanation, Ailes has nothing to lose—and everything to gain—by taking a chance on an agent raised in a world devoted to achieving the seemingly impossible.

The body in the cemetery is only the first in the Warlock’s series of dark miracles. Thrust into the media spotlight, with time ticking away until the next crime, can Jessica confront her past to stop a depraved killer? If she can’t, she may become his next victim.

Angel Killer is the debut novel by Mr. Mayne. I find that debut novels in general to be an iffy prospect. You never know what you are going to get. After devouring Angel Killer, I can honestly say that this debut book was awesome! I loved it and am pretty sure it will make my top 10 for the year. Jessica Blackwood comes from a family of magicians, but has decided to make her living as an FBI agent. I felt like her background in illusion and deception gave her an edge as an investigator because she can really think outside the box. Her background was essential in helping to stop "Warlock".

While I was a little disappointed with the mildly cliffhanger ending ( you all know I hate those...), I loved the mystery. It was was fast paced and full of puzzles. I really felt like this would make a great movie! The author has a background in magic and working in the industry. You could tell that the author really threw his knowledge into the story-line. I loved trying to figure out how the Warlock did something and eagerly read to find out how it was done.

The ending left it open with the possibility for another book. I feel like Mr. Mayne has a bright future in books and hope the next Jessica Blackwood novel comes out soon!

About the author:

Andrew Mayne is the star of A&E’s magic reality show Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne, and has worked for David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, and David Blaine. He lives in Los Angeles.

Connect with him through his website, Facebook or follow him on Twitter.

Purchase Links

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Andrew’s Tour Stop

Tuesday, September 23rd: Always With a Book

Wednesday, September 24th: Living in the Kitchen with Puppies

Thursday, September 25th: Priscilla and Her Books

Thursday, September 25th: Mysteries and My Musings

Monday, September 29th: From the TBR Pile

Wednesday, October 1st: The Road to Here

Thursday, October 2nd: A Dream Within a Dream

Friday, October 3rd: Not in Jersey