Here is my honest take: The tension works in the moment . Seeing Audrey Rose navigate her attraction to the mysterious, dangerous "other guy" feels authentic to being a teenager. It complicates her relationship with Thomas, who is simultaneously more vulnerable and more arrogant than ever.
The inclusion of Houdini is brilliant. He acts as a foil to Audrey Rose’s scientific logic. While she looks for blood spatter and lock-picking tools, Houdini insists that perception is reality. This leads to some genuinely clever moments where the "impossible" murder is explained through the lens of illusionist trickery.
☕ (Mild thematic spoilers, no major reveals) If you’ve been following my journey through the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, you know I’ve been holding my breath. Hunting Prince Dracula left us with a heart-stopping carriage ride and a promise of change for our favorite duo, Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell. Escaping From Houdini
Have you read Escaping From Houdini ? Did you fall for the magician or stay loyal to the sarcastic forensic pathologist? Let me know in the comments below.
Escaping From Houdini is the "vacation episode" of the series—a little lighter on the historical horror, heavier on the shipboard romance and psychological tricks. Here is my honest take: The tension works in the moment
Also, the is fantastic. Mephistopheles (the ship’s enigmatic hypnotist) is a scene-stealer who makes Thomas Cresswell look like a choir boy. The Struggle: The "Love Triangle" Debate I need to address the elephant—or rather, the sailor—in the room.
Murder on the High Seas: A Review of Escaping From Houdini Blog: The Crime & Cobblestones Reader Date: October 26, 2023 The inclusion of Houdini is brilliant
So, when I cracked open Escaping From Houdini , I expected foggy London streets and perhaps a copycat killer. Instead, I got a