In the first installment of a compelling new series by elly griffiths featuring. British mystery master elly griffiths enters the world of illusionists with the zig zag girl, the first in a new series that has us looking behind the curtain in a whole new way. This is her first book, after her very successful dr ruth galloway series. The ruth galloway series by elly griffiths is a relatively new addition to the archaeological mystery genre, with the first released book called the crossing places published in 2009. Detective inspector edgar stephens is convinced the killer is mimicking a famous magic trickthe zig zag girl. Griffiths released the first book in this series, the zig zag girl, in 2014. The inventor of the trick, max mephisto, is an old friend of. Take a seat, front row center, and get ready for a show, as elly griffiths weaves her authorial magic on a new stage. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it.
Buy the zig zag girl unabridged by elly griffiths isbn. Edgar is happily married, with children, and promoted to superintendent. The atmosphere of 1950s brighton is welldescribed, and the characters are all engaging, with interesting histories and prospects. Mary higgins clark awardwinner griffiths the crossing places launches a new series with this engaging mystery set in brighton, england. The zig zag girl stephens and mephisto mystery, book 1 by elly. Author of the dr ruth galloway mysteries and the brighton mysteries books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Elly griffiths is currently on tour to promote her new. Stephens and mephisto mystery 1 stephens and mephisto. Buy the zig zag girl unabridged audiobook 7 cds by elly griffiths isbn. The fifth book in the magic men series, now you see her is a wild mystery with detective edgar stephens and the magician max mephisto, as they investigate a string of presumed kidnappings in the swinging 1960s. The characters are welldrawn, the east anglian setting evocative and, though a detective novel, it is much more interesting as. The book the zig zag girl magic men mysteries give you a sense of feeling enjoy for your spare time.
In the first installment of a compelling new series by elly griffiths featuring detective inspector edgar stephens and the magnificent max mephisto, a band of. The zig zag girl by elly griffiths, 9780544811874, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. They served together in a shadowy unit called the magic men, a special ops troop that used stage. Lucky for me i already have the next book lined up and i cant wait to get started. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
San jose mercury news a labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal, and superb evocation of the waferthin veneer of glamour at the bottom end of showbusiness. The zig zag girl magic men mysteries book 1 kindle edition by. In 2017 griffiths was the programming chair for the theakstons old peculier crime writing festival, part of the harrogate international festivals portfolio. Elle griffiths ability to create original, sympathetic. The inventor of the trick, max mephisto, served with edgar in a special ops troop called the magic men that used stage illusions to confound the enemy. I have listened to the whole ruth galloway series and was getting very involved with the characters, but i do not think the main character in the zigzag girl could support a sequel. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Wall street journal an absorbing read, the debut of another great series.
The zig zag girl by elly griffiths sandys book a day blog. The zig zag girl magic men mysteries book 1 kindle edition by griffiths, elly. Elly griffiths is the author of the ruth galloway and magic men mystery series. The zig zag girl magic men mysteries book 1 kindle. Writing a gripping mystery is a lot like performing a masterful magic trickknowing when to grab the audiences attention, when to provide distractions and how to wrap it all up with a dazzling finale.
The zig zag girl by elly griffiths overdrive rakuten. The zig zag girl is a standalone novel by british author, elly griffiths. The zig zag girl by elly griffiths overdrive rakuten overdrive. The zig zag girl is the first book in the stephens and mephisto mystery series by british author, elly griffiths. Elly griffiths new detective series, following the success of her ruth.
Author interview elly griffiths, author of the zig zag girl. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the zig zag girl magic men mysteries book 1. Stephens and mephisto mystery series, book 1 stephens and mephisto mystery. Elly griffiths, an english author, have spin a thrilling tale of magic and illusions set in the postwwii britain in her new book, the zig zag girl. Fans of the series, including me, eagerly await each new instalment but im sure it can be wearying for an author to keep writing around the same characters. Her newest book is the outcast dead which was published and released this year. Leaving her popular ruth galloway series aside for the moment, griffiths enters the world of showmanship and sleight of hand, focusing. Elly griffiths is primarily known for her very entertaining ruth galloway series, so the zig zag girl is a departure for her, but it is just as entertaining and just as clearly the first book in a new series. This was the first elly griffiths book ive read so i had to go back to number one in the series, its worth doing as. The title of this book is the zig zag girl stephens and mephisto mystery and it was written by elly griffiths. Elly griffiths is a new author for me and on the strength of this novel will listen to more of her series featuring archeologist, ruth galloway. It was published by mariner books and has a total of 336 pages in the book. They served together in the war as part of a shadowy unit called the magic.
When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, detective inspector edgar stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the zig zag girl. The zig zag girl is griffiths first book in a new series set in 1950s brighton and it will be interesting to see what fans make of the novel. In the first installment of a compelling new series by elly griffiths featuring detective inspector edgar stephens and the magnificent max mephisto, a band of magicians who served together in world war ii track a killer whos. When the body of a girl is found, cut into three, detective inspector edgar. The first in a new mystery series of postwar murder and magic from elly griffiths, creator of the bestselling ruth galloway novels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the zig zag girl. Buy the zig zag girl by elly griffiths from waterstones today. Griffiths second series, set in brighton in 1950, features as a main character detective inspector edgar stephens. Currently, with 10 books in the series, elly griffiths started the book series inspired by her husband who switched from a city job to become an archaeologist. In the first installment of a compelling new series by elly griffiths, a band of magicians who served together in world war ii track a killer whos performing their deadly tricks. The new decade is going well for edgar stephens and his good friend the magician max mephisto. If youve listened to books by elly griffiths before, how does this one compare. The sunday times bestseller the dr ruth galloway mysteries book 10.
The zig zag girl book by elly griffiths thriftbooks. The inventor of the trick, max mephisto, is an old war friend of edgars. They served together in the war as part of a shadowy unit called the. A girl is found cut in three, and detective inspector edgar stephens is convinced the killer is mimicking a famous magic trickthe zig zag girl. The zig zag girl stephens and mephisto mystery by elly.
Her male voices were so annoying i could barely finish listening. They served together in the war a the stephens and mephisto novels. A girl is found cut in three, and detective inspector edgar stephens is convinced the killer is mimicking a famous magic trick the zig zag girl. Elly griffiths compelling novel the zig zag girl takes readers on a wild ride full of. Her book the crossing places received the mary higgins clark award in 2011 and was also shortlisted for the theakstons old peculiar crime novel of the year. September 01, 2015 take a seat, front row center, and get ready for a show, as elly griffiths weaves her authorial magic on a new stage.
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