num_pages: 268
description: In a beguiling tale of deception and murder desire and theft seduction and betrayalwhere nothing is what it appears to bea man is murdered and an iconic musical instrument is stolen during a gathering at Eliot Sextons Park Avenue apartment. The stolen iteman object of desire worshipped by millionsis the key to solving the crime or so the detective brought in to investigate believes. The murder however is not nearly as straightforward as it seemsnor is the theft.Though the island of Manhattan presents no shortage of suspectsmany of them capable of killing to satisfy their appetitesEliot a young economic historian and writer soon becomes the prime suspect. As he draws closer to the truth behind the theft and murder he also becomes the killers next target.Irreverent provocative and utterly unpredictable Dangerous Illusions is a weeklong polyrhythmic journey into contemporary New York that will keep readers guessing right up to its thrilling conclusion.
language: English
title: Dangerous Illusions
publisher: Atreus Books