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The third installment of the Deptford Trilogy tells the story of a child who is kidnapped by a carnie and survives to become a world-famous illusionist. Davies takes risks with the narrative, using long monologues and copious notes from a friend of the illusionist to tell the story. Themes explored include truth, memory, freedom of choice, and the consequences of our actions. Despite a few errors of fact (strange, given the author was a journalist), the novel is an interesting exploration of these themes and is sure to captivate readers with its strange story and references to out-of-the-way knowledge and skills.
