Smoke & Mirrors

In this captivating middle-grade debut mystery, "Smoke & Mirrors," young Andy Carter grapples with the challenges of spending summer in a small Midwestern town while dealing with his father's parole issues and facing prejudices as the only Black kid in town. His summer takes an intriguing turn when he's sentenced to help renovate a mansion once owned by the infamous magician, the Red Knave, who vanished after being implicated in a notorious murder case from the 1950s. Drawn into the world of magic and illusion, Andy teams up with a reluctant ally to uncover the secrets behind the Red Knave’s disappearance, all while navigating deeper themes of racism and grief. With its blend of suspense and emotional depth, the story poses thought-provoking questions about truth and belief.