{"product_id":"the-box-jumper-9780989667982","title":"The Box Jumper","description":"\u003cb\u003eMAGIC, MYSTERY, AND ILLUSION: HOUDINI'S BATTLE WITH SPIRITUALISTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Lisa Mannetti's wonderfully disturbing novella, THE BOX JUMPER, we meet Leona Derwatt, Houdini's assistant on and off stage, and one of his mistresses. Houdini not only takes her into his confidence, teaching her the intricacies of his magic, but teams with her as they confront and expose fraudulent psychics and mediums of their day. The tension in the story (based on Mannetti's thorough research) involves Houdini's conflicts with fake mediums (who may have been complicit in his death) and Leona's continued run-ins with the same phony psychics later in her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREVIEWS OF THE BOX JUMPER\u003c\/b\u003e'Magic' is the operative word for this moody novella. The magic of Harry Houdini serves as an overriding backdrop here, but another kind of magic permeates these pages-the magic of fine writing. Don't expect the usual linear plot, because there is no direct narrative. Vivid dreams, surreal images, and hypnotic memories all serve to flesh out an unsettling tale that sweeps us into a new fictional dimension. Read \u003ci\u003eThe Box Jumper\u003c\/i\u003e and share the magic.\" - William F. Nolan, author of \u003ci\u003eLogan's Run\u003c\/i\u003e and screenwriter of \u003ci\u003eBurnt Offerings\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A haunting tale of madness and mystery. Mannetti leads the reader through a thrilling maze of illusion and scandal surrounding world-famous magician and psychic debunker, Harry Houdini. As elusive as a magic trick, the story unfolds through the dubious memories of one of his former assistants who suffers from various illnesses throughout the story. Mannetti's words entice the reader to explore a lewd world of liars and lust. As the layers of intrigue unfold, the reader is compelled to keep reading and isn't disappointed.\" - Sèphera Girón, author of \u003ci\u003eFlesh Failure\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaptured Souls\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"In Lisa Mannetti's magical \u003ci\u003eThe Box Jumper\u003c\/i\u003e, readers are treated to intriguing premises and finely wrought characterizations rooted in the hazy past of a bygone America. As usual, Mannetti's driving narrative propels this fascinating portrait of illusionist Harry Houdini and the strange goings-on in and around-even beyond-his world. Highly recommended to all who love a great story, excellent writing, and memorable characters with a haunting literary flair.\" - Jason V. Brock, author of \u003ci\u003eMilton's Children \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDisorders of Magnitude\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Lisa Mannetti's \u003ci\u003eThe Box Jumper\u003c\/i\u003e is a passionately told story of love, memory, and how we can be possessed by both. Mannetti is, simply put, a master of dark historical fantasy, and in \u003ci\u003eThe Box Jumper\u003c\/i\u003e, she has all her talents on full display. The only really frustrating thing about her stories is how she manages to make perfection look so easy.\" - Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eDog Days\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePlague of the Undead\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Lisa Mannetti has given us a look into the life of a fascinating historical character and cultural icon. Her novella brims over with dark suspense and a brilliant re-creation of a New York long gone. As always, she writes with passion and originality. A great story.\" - Tom Monteleone, Bram Stoker and Locus Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eNight of Broken Souls\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEyes of the Virgin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lisa Mannetti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Smart Rhino Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780989667982\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Rhino Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44422963658867,"sku":"9780989667982","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_c51fddfe-2e1f-4bd5-94e4-34d45f71c7d2.jpg?v=1772543545","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-box-jumper-9780989667982","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}