The Illusionist's Apprentice

Set during one of the richest, most vibrant eras in American history, this Jazz Age novel of illusion, suspense, and forgotten pasts is perfect for fans of The Magician?s Lie.Wren Lockhart, apprentice to master illusionist Harry Houdini, uses life on a vaudeville stage toescape the pain of her past. She continues her career of illusion after her mentor?s death, intent on burying her true identity.But when a rival performer?s act goes tragically wrong, the newly formed FBI calls on Wren to speak the truth-and reveal her real name to the world. She transfers her skills for misdirection from the stage to the back halls of vaudeville, as she finds herself the unlikely partner in the FBI?s investigation. All the while Houdini?s words echo in her mind: Whatever occurs, the crowd must believe it?s what you meant to happen. She knows that if anyone digs too deep, secrets long kept hidden may find their way to the surface-and shatter her carefully controlled world.?Prepare to be amazed by The Illusionist's Apprentice. Wren Lockhart, the talented magician at the heart of Kristy Cambron?s spellbinding tale of Jazz Age Boston, is the fierce, brilliant, guarded headliner you?ve been waiting for. This novel will have your pulse pounding and your mind racing to keep up with reversals, betrayals, and surprises from the first page to the last. Like her characters, Cambron works magic so compelling and persuasive, she deserves a standing ovation.? -Greer Macallister, USA TODAY bestselling authorHistorical fiction with a dash of suspenseStand-alone novelBook length: 99,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs Review 'Cambron takes readers on an amazing journey into the world of vaudeville illusionists during the Roaring Twenties. This novel includes an intriguing mystery that adds adventure and suspense to the intricately detailed historical drama . . . The romance is wonderfully portrayed as well, rounding out the story with tenderness.' -- ?RT Book Reviews 4 1/2 stars TOP PICK!?Cambron?s lithe prose pulls together past and present and her attention to historical detail grounds the narrative to the last breathtaking moments.? -- ?Publishers Weekly, starred review?Cambron (The Ringmaster?s Wife) has written a gripping tale of suspense that will please her growing fan base.? -- Library Journal About the Author KRISTY CAMBRON is a vintage-inspired storyteller writing both award-winning historical fiction, including her bestselling debut The Butterfly and the Violin, and Bible studies, including the Verse Mapping series. Kristy is a passionate storyteller who travels to speak at events across the country, encouraging women to experience a deeper life in the Word through Verse Mapping. Her work has been named to Publishers Weekly Religion & Spirituality TOP 10, Library Journal Reviews' Best Books, RT Reviewers' Choice Awards, received 2015 & 2017 INSPY Award nominations, and has been featured at CBN, Lifeway Women, Jesus Calling, Country Woman Magazine, MICI Magazine, Faithwire, (in)Courage, and Bible Gateway.Kristy holds a degree in Art History/Research Writing with nearly a decade of ministry experience as an author, speaker, and Women's Ministry Leader, and 15+ years of experience in education and leadership development for a Fortune-100 Corporation working in partnership with such companies as the Disney Institute, IBM/Kenexa, and Gallup. She lives in Indiana with her husband and three sons where she writes in a beloved coffee shop corner with kayaks on the wall, and can probably be bribed with a peppermint mocha latte and a good read.To stay connected, visit: kristycambron.com