Clayton Rawson

Clayton Rawson was an American mystery writer, editor, and illustrator, best known for his detective stories featuring the character The Great Merlini, a magician and amateur sleuth.

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  1. 1. Death From A Top Hat

    A Great Merlini Mystery

    In this classic locked-room mystery, a renowned magician and amateur sleuth is drawn into a perplexing case when a fellow illusionist is found dead in his apartment, seemingly murdered by supernatural means. The room is sealed from the inside, and the only clues are a series of bizarre symbols and the victim's collection of occult paraphernalia. As the detective delves deeper into the world of magic and deception, he must untangle a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the impossible crime.

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