A Deadly Game of Magic
by Joan Lowery Nixon
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Author: Joan Lowery NixonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-03-01
ISBN: 0152050302
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Graphia
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Book Review: A Deadly Game of Magic
Summary: 2 Stars
As an avid suspense and horror reader, the title, "A Deadly Game of Magic", immediately caught my attention. However, when reading this story, the expected feeling of thrill and suspense was replaced with discontent and regret.
In this story, four friends become stranded in, what they believe is, an abandoned house. The friends, Lisa, Teena, Julian, and Bo explore the house, and they find a room full of magic props. Strange things begin to happen, such floating balls of light. These magic tricks start to become more dangerous as the book progresses. The friends predict that the previous owner of the home (and magician), The Great Chamberlain, is in the house trying to scare them. Can the friends escape the house unharmed?
If you enjoy the plot of a book to keep you guessing, avoid this book. This story was very predictable, and it followed a cliché plotline. The predictable plot is a result from the unoriginal events in this book. The storm, phone dying, and power outage are very overdone happenings in the land of suspense and horror. These unoriginal events take away from the suspense and thrill this book had the potential to have.
However, one reason you should read this book is because of its length. It is a quick, easy read, with just over 200 pages and larger-sized font, making it simple to read.
In all, this book lacked originality and a suspenseful plot. However, the short length of the book made it easy to get through. When deciding to pick up this book, determine if you would rather have a simple-read, or a book with substance. If you would rather have a book with nail-biting, heart-pounding, sitting-on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense, then I would advise you to stay away from "A Deadly Game of Magic".
-Lindsey W.
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