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The Warlock Effect

By: Jeremy Dyson, Andy Nyman
Narrated by: Andy Nyman
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About this listen

From Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman, creators of the international smash-hit play and film Ghost Stories, comes a new novel: The Warlock Effect.

Meet Louis Warlock.

Man about town, denizen of Soho's nightclubs and cabaret bars - and the most skilled magician of his time...

As a boy, Ludvik Weinschenk fled Nazi Germany to England with a pack of playing cards and three tricks to his name. Twelve years later, in 1950s London, having risen through the ranks of concert parties, night clubs and variety theatres, Ludvik - or Louis Warlock as he is now known - is the most famous magician in Britain.

But after his talent for deception attracts the attention of the British secret service, Louis is thrown into the perilous world of espionage and finds himself sent across Europe with a dangerous mission to fulfil. When he comes face to face with a nemesis whose cunning rivals his own, Louis will need to use every trick in the book - or risk the most terrible consequences, both for the country and for himself.

A highly entertaining, fiendishly clever thriller, The Warlock Effect offers a twist-filled, rollicking adventure - and a glimpse into the phenomenal mind of an extraordinary magician.

©2023 Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Espionage Historical Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Magic Users England Magic Witchcraft Fiction Exciting Scary

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Critic reviews

"This book is exactly like some of the magic it describes, the odd sleight of hand or false deception wrapped around a terrific mystery. The period atmosphere and the Cold War detail feel like a Le Carré but it's the characters that you really care about. I hope we see a lot more of Louis Warlock." (Ian Moore)

"Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure, The Warlock Effect is a fiendish mix of history, humour and horror with a unique combination of Cold War and magic methodology." (SJ Bennett)

"The Warlock Effect is spellbinding. Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman skillfully depict a shadowy world of magic and espionage in this gripping tale that is entertaining, heartfelt and as twisty as any artful stage magician's signature trick. Highly recommended." (Adam Hamdy)
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Great story, well delivered and gripping from start to finish. The usual genius from Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman!

Excellent!

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This is a love letter to not only all things Magic, but to all storytelling.

The twists and turns in this book are at times joyful reliefs and painful realisations.

I can’t recommend this book highly enough to anyone looking for a reminder of the value of life and more importantly, a reminder of love.

A Love Letter

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Such an engaging story with mind blowing twists, loveable protagonists and truly terrifying villains. Who would have thought that magic could be as exciting as this using just words?

Couldn’t put it down!

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I listen to an awful lot of audio books, but I rarely listen more than once. I’ve just finished listening to the Warlock Effect for the second time and loved being back amongst the Brains Trust.
Great narration from one of its authors.
Here’s to future stories. Loved it.

Great listen

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Was gripped by plot momentum. Every revelation and twist hoodwinked and delighted me. Houdini Le Carre. Enjoyed the sense that it was a love letter to London and stage magic as a wonderful craft. Was not afraid to be sincere and frequently quite touching as well as being great fun.
Siegfried and Roy and Harry Palmer. Andy Nyman’s narration is top tier as expected. He and Dyson are a powerful team.

Bond but Paul Daniels

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