The Vanishing Trick

The Vanishing Trick by Max Afford is a spellbinding mystery that will captivate you from the very first page. When a renowned magician is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the world is stunned. The only clue? A vanishing trick gone horribly wrong. Detective Chief Inspector Grenville is tasked with unraveling the enigma, but as he delves deeper into the world of illusion and deceit, he discovers that the lines between reality and trickery are perilously thin. With every turn of the page, the stakes rise, and Grenville must use all his skill to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. Enter the world of magic and mystery—where nothing is as it seems and every trick hides a dangerous secret.

Max Afford (1906–1954) was an Australian playwright, radio producer, and mystery novelist. He gained recognition for his crime fiction, particularly for the Jeffrey Blackburn series, which featured a resourceful detective solving intricate mysteries. Afford was also a pioneer in Australian radio drama, producing popular shows during the golden age of radio. His contributions to both literature and broadcasting helped shape early Australian entertainment. Despite his relatively short life, Afford left a lasting legacy in Australian mystery fiction and radio storytelling.