- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson (5 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091802148
- ISBN-13: 978-0091802141
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,788,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At a sell-out festival of magicians in Manhattan, in front of a live audience and eight million television viewers, a death-defying trick goes tragically wrong.
Detective Sergeant Kathy Mallory was convinced that this was murder, and a murder which, mysteriously, might be connected with the death of a woman half a century ago.
'O'Connell gradually performs the magic of a master storyteller, exposing the lonely heart of Mallory and the vengeance of a killer. Strange and mysterious, Mallory's fifth outing takes the reader to places no other crime writer visits. It's a trip worth making.' Val McDermid, Expresss on Sunday
'Kathy Mallory, NYPD, is one of the most unique, interesting and surprising heroines you've ever come across in any work of fiction.' Nelson DeMille
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Unlike the previous reviewer I highly enjoyed this continuation of the story of Mallory, however I think it is too easy to dismiss the book as incomplete if you can't read the nuances that O'connel has inured the book with, it's a bit like sex if you don't like it the first time round it doesn't mean that your not going to try again! And maybe that what this book needs the appreciation of a good lover who goes back and tries again because read with care this book encapsulates the elegant brutality which is Mallory,and turns the reader into the victim of a literary mugging which could only have the signature of O'connell.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the second Mallory book that I have read and I am in two minds about whether or not I would recommend it to anyone.
The characters are beautifully wrought and give the book a depth that is often lacking in novels of this genre. Even Kathy Mallory, who readers seem to love or hate, was fleshed out and made a more complete character. Carol O'Connell writes with an art that allows the reader to savour her story and the characters who populate it.
Having said that I found that the plot was very drawn out. Not unnecessarily complex, but ebbing and rising like a tide. It left me with the feeling that I was still waiting for something more.
If this is going to be your first Mallory book I suggest starting with one of the others. If you have read any Mallory books before then give this one a chance. It's not as pacy, but it will reward you.
The characters are beautifully wrought and give the book a depth that is often lacking in novels of this genre. Even Kathy Mallory, who readers seem to love or hate, was fleshed out and made a more complete character. Carol O'Connell writes with an art that allows the reader to savour her story and the characters who populate it.
Having said that I found that the plot was very drawn out. Not unnecessarily complex, but ebbing and rising like a tide. It left me with the feeling that I was still waiting for something more.
If this is going to be your first Mallory book I suggest starting with one of the others. If you have read any Mallory books before then give this one a chance. It's not as pacy, but it will reward you.
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This book did not disappoint. If you have read any of the other Kathy Mallory stories you will be delighted with this one. And although I read this out of order (got the later ones first) it hasn't spoiled the enjoyment.
The condition of the copy I bought was just as described and very good value.
The condition of the copy I bought was just as described and very good value.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
dissapointing
having read all the previous books by carol o,connell,i couldnt wait to get into shell game .what happened carol?.. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2001 by michael.j.griffin@btinternet.com
Not the best of the Mallory books to date, a tad too long...
Not the best of the Mallory books to date, a tad too long and doesn't give the reader any new information on Mallory the person. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2001
Only worth reading if you've read the other Mallory books.
The plot in this latest Mallory book is rather confusing and involved. However, Mallory is, as always, brilliantly real. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2000
Excellent.
I'm a great Mallory fan and Shell Game, whilst not my all time favourite, was a REALLY satisfying read in its own right. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2000
Disappointing
This was a disappointing continuation of the Mallory series. If I had read this first I wouldn't have looked at the others.
Published on 10 Jun 2000
good story spoiled by lead character
Shell game is another good book by Carol O'Connell, nicely plotted, it hold's your attention and draws to a satisfying conclusion. Read more
Published on 7 May 2000
A disappointment, not up to the calibre of previous books
Shell Game was eagerly awaited by this reader but what a tremendous disappointment it was, Focusing on murder amongst elderly magicians, this novel was at first hopeful but became... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 1999 by bericohn@x-stream.co.uk
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