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The Illusion of Murder

by Carol McCleary
Forge: Tor. Apr. 2011. c.352p. ISBN 9780765322043. $24.99. M
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OrangeReviewStarAccepting Jules Verne's challenge that she can beat Phileas Fogg's record of 80 days around the world, Nellie Bly (The Alchemy of Murder) arrives in Egypt with one carryall, lots of spunk, and a nose for danger. On her first day in Port Said, Nellie witnesses a murder. More deaths follow as her perilous journey continues. Traveling with Nellie are a number of aristocratic Brits acting in very mysterious ways.
VERDICT What a stroke of genius that McCleary chose an early female pioneer of journalism for her sleuth. Nellie proves herself more than capable of racing around the world while solving a couple of murders. Fans of Suzanne Arruda and Rhys Bowen will love this one.
Reviewed by Jo Ann Vicarel , Mar 01, 2011
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