{"product_id":"the-illusionists-apprentice-9780718041502","title":"The Illusionist's Apprentice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet during one of the richest, most vibrant eras in American history, this Jazz Age novel tracks Houdini's assistant in a world of misdirection, suspense, and forgotten pasts to remind us that not all illusions happen on the stage. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWren Lockhart, apprentice to master illusionist Harry Houdini, uses life on a vaudeville stage to escape the pain of her past. She continues her career of illusion after her mentor's death, intent on burying her true identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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: \u003cem\u003eWhatever occurs, the crowd must believe it's what you meant to happen\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical fiction with a dash of suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand-alone novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook length: 99,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCambron, Kristy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKRISTY CAMBRON is an award-winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling debut \u003cem\u003eThe Butterfly and the Violin\u003c\/em\u003e, and an author of nonfiction, including the Verse Mapping Series Bibles and Bible studies. Kristy's work has been named to Publishers Weekly Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality TOP 10, Library Journal Reviews' Best Books, RT Reviewers' Choice Awards, received 2015 \u0026amp; 2017 INSPY Award nominations, and has been featured at CBN, Lifeway Women, Jesus Calling, Country Woman Magazine, MICI Magazine, Faithwire, Declare, (in)Courage, and Bible Gateway. She holds a degree in Art History\/Research Writing and lives in Indiana with her husband and three sons, where she can probably be bribed with a peppermint mocha latte and a good read. You can connect with her at: kristycambron\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003ecom and versemapping\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003ecom. Instagram: @kristycambron; Twitter: @KCambronAuthor; Facebook: @KCambronAuthor; and Pinterest: Kristy Cambron.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491931722002,"sku":"9780718041502","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9d24ef2-3d83-417d-b94b-76be1eb9949d.jpg?v=1730562733","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-illusionists-apprentice-9780718041502","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}