Summary
Sea Haven, New Jersey cops Danny Boyle and John Ceepak are in Atlantic City on business when Danny meets Katie, an old flame who is working as a nanny for Richard Rock, the magician whose act is headlining there. When Katie is murdered backstage during a performance, Boyle and Ceepak help the locals investigate, uncovering some dark secrets held by the performers.
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Critique
Funny dialogue and actions offset the seriousness of the crimes. Danny Boyle could do stand-up comedy and often translates people's responses for his straight-arrow, Iraqi war vet partner.
Fifth in the John Ceepak mystery series, but it can stand alone.
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