Smoke & Mirrors A Novel

Rosalyn Ransaw

eBook - 2025

An exciting and twisty middle-grade debut mystery novel—perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and The Parker Inheritance—about the disappearance of a famous magician, and one boy's quest to find the truthA Junior Library Guild SelectionA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year***STARRED REVIEW***"Ransaw's fast-paced debut offers an introspective look at dealing with racism and ambiguous grief through the eyes of a preteen. Through an intriguing mystery, the story explores biases and preconceptions. A fast-paced, adventurous journey in search of the truth."―Kirkus Reviews***STARRED REVIEW***"Debut aut...hor Ransaw has done something extraordinary here in building a mystery that is... more