Name: The Murder Artist
ISBN: 9780345464729

John Case

Estranged from his wife, television news correspondent Alex Callahan is enjoying an entertaining excusion to a rural Renaissance fair with his twin six-year-old sons when the two boys mysteriously vanish without a trace, plunging Alex into a dark and desperate nightmare. By the author of The Genesis Code. Reprint.

The Murder Artist

Peggy Walker

I just finished reading this book for the 2nd time. I read so much I'm able to forget a lot of details, so can still enjoy a thriller if it's been a couple of years since reading it the first time. I really enjoyed this book, although it has a few things that make it unique. The protagonist is a reporter that is separated and trying to make the most of his custody time with his twin sons. They go to a Renaissance Faire and his twins disappear during the jousting. As is frequently reported with kidnappings, at first the security people don't take it seriously, and then they assume that the father "did it". The story of his search for his sons and the information about the history of magic is fascinating. They discuss the Magic Castle in Hollywood which I've visited several times, so that was fun for me. The wrap up of the story happens at blinding (and fairly unbelievable speed), and there is no denouement AT ALL, but I still found it an enjoyable read. Definitely recommend it.