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Violence
A lot
Murder scenes with a carnival/magician theme; ocean liner isolation
Language
Barely any
Period language
Sexual Content
Some
Mild romantic content; the love triangle with Houdini himself is intense
Substance Use
Barely any
Victorian/Edwardian social culture
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The romance triangle is more emotionally challenging than the mystery; Houdini's charisma is written as a real threat to the Audrey Rose/Thomas dynamic
What this book is about
On an ocean liner, Audrey Rose and Thomas investigate carnival-themed murders while Harry Houdini performs. Escaping from Houdini is the most claustrophobic and circus-dark entry in the series, with a love triangle that creates the most tension in the series.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Murder mystery with carnival theme
Love triangle with Houdini
Mild romantic content—more intense than previous books
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