An amateur magician, an unassuming family . . . a fatal illusion Haydon Owens wants to be the next Houdini. He has been practicing his craft and has already made four women disappear. All it took was a bit of rope and his two bare hands. The Thayer family has come to the north woods of Newberry, Michigan, looking for refuge, a peaceful sanctuary from a shattered past. But they are not alone. Little do they know that they are about to become part of Haydon’s next act. Time is running out and already the killer has spotted his next victim. Who will escape alive?

“Adam Blumer tells a fast-paced story that weaves together a serial killer, a physically wounded pastor and his spiritually wounded wife. The twists and turns will keep readers guessing.”- Rick Acker, author
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About The Author

Adam Blumer lives in Michigan with his wife and two daughters. He works full-time as a freelance writer and editor. A print journalism graduate of Bob Jones University, he served in editorial roles for fourteen years at Northland Baptist Bible College and Awana Clubs International Headquarters. He has published numerous short stories and articles and released his first novel, Fatal Illusions, in 2009.

Books by Adam Blumer

Fatal Illusions: A Novel

The Thayer family has come to the north woods of Newberry, Michigan, looking for a peaceful sanctuary from a shattered past. But little do they know that they are about to become part of a killer's next act. Who will escape alive'