Houdini's Last Handcuffs

Bys: Young, Charlie and Young, Cheryl

"This is a literary gut punch. It is the great Houdini book the world has been waiting for. A perfect escape." John Kelly, Detroit Free Press

Houdini's Last Handcuffs weaves a mesmerizing blend of historical fiction and fantasy in 1950s Manhattan. On the 30th anniversary of Houdini's death, three young friends, gifted a mystical Ouija Board by the enigmatic writer Walter Gibson, find themselves thrust into a world of wonder.

While the adults attempt to reach Houdini in a S ance at his former residence, the children unknowingly call upon the great magician, not through the Ouija board or s ance but via an enigmatic pair of handcuffs from their father's magic collection.

Houdini, in dire need of their aid, reveals a hidden notebook filled with scientific formulas coveted by both benevolent and malevolent secret circles. This notebook is a puzzle, locked behind Houdini's cryptic code.

The unexpected unfolds, setting off a thrilling chase, where the pursuit of Houdini's notebook holds the key to secrets, mystique, and adventure. Houdini's Last Handcuffs is a riveting journey into a world where magic meets science, tantalizing readers with every twist and turn.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3988320935
• ISBN13: 9783988320933
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Vine Leaves Press
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"