Book Review; Smoke And Mirrors by Elly Griffiths, another delightful Stephens & Mephisto novel

It's Christmas time in 1950's  Brighton when two children are abducted and murdered with a trail of sweets leading to their bodies.  DI Edgar Stephens and sidekicks Emma and Bob are drawn into the world of pantomime, dark fairy tails and Smoke and Mirrors. 

A welcome appearance from magician extrordinaire, Max

Mephisto adds glamour, mystique and humour to this well written novel.  A lovely well researched story with a gritty menacing flavour , subtle romantic undertones and a bucketful of intrigue.
The underlying theme of the darker side of children's fairy tales was gripping and chilling.  I love the easy camaraderie between Max and Edgar.  Griffiths draws on a range of exotic characters to skillfully embellish the tale.

If you're not already a Griffiths groupie then you should be.  get yourselves out there and buy the book- a lovely little Christmas gift.
Avaiable on Amazon Kindle £5.99 or HB £4.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Smoke-Mirrors-Stephens-Mephisto-Mystery/dp/1784290262/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447322369&sr=8-1&keywords=elly+griffiths+smoke+and+mirrors