carter beats the devil by glen david gold

You will be unable to put it down because you need to know what happens next. Gold writes and his judicious use of literary license keeps you wondering nonetheless. You know that the real people of the story didn't do quite what Mr. Golds' research was obviously extensive and the reader is blessed by the his ability to keep it relevant. The historical accuracy puts you smack in the middle of the time period. Gold has crafted a wonderful tale that takes the reader around the world without making him dizzy. Combining elements of science fiction, mystery, horror, classic literature, historical figures and plain old good story telling this book had me enthralled till the end. 'Carter Beats the Devil', is, quite simply, fantastic. Seamlessly blending reality and fiction, Gold lays before us a glittering and romantic panorama of our modern world at a point of irrevocable change. Until the night President Harding takes part in Carter's act only to die two hours later, and Carter finds himself pursued not only by the Secret Service but by a host of others desperate to discover the terrible secret they believe Harding confided in him. But in 1920s America the stakes are growing higher, as technology and the cinema challenge the allure of magic and Carter's stunts become increasingly audacious. Ĭharles Carter, dubbed Carter the Great by Houdini himself, was born into privilege but became a magician out of need: only when dazzling an audience can he defeat his fear of loneliness. Until the night President Harding takes part in Carter's act only to die two hours later, and Carter finds himself pursued not only by the Secret Service but by a host of others. Charles Carter, dubbed Carter the Great by Houdini himself, was born into privilege but became a magician out of need: only when dazzling an audience can he defeat his fear of loneliness.

Carter beats the devil by glen david gold