The Seance (Lawrence novel)
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| Author | Iain Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Jen Shekels |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Mystery |
| Publisher | Random House |
| Publication date | July 8, 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 978-0-385-73375-5 |
The Seance is a mystery novel by Iain Lawrence, first published in 2008. It is set in America in the 1920s. The main character is thirteen-year-old illusionist Scooter King, who lives with his mother the medium, helping her to host seances and make a small living.[1]
Scooter admires Harry Houdini, a famous magician and escape artist. He cannot wait to see him escape from his deadly Torture Tank.
One night, Scooter stumbles on a dead man in the Torture Tank. Little does he know that the dead man is Herman Day. A few days later, Harry Houdini comes to town.
References
- ↑ "THE SÉANCE". Kirkus Reviews. January 22, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
Categories:
- 2008 Canadian novels
- 2008 children's books
- Canadian young adult novels
- Canadian mystery novels
- Children's mystery novels
- Novels set in the 1920s
- Cultural depictions of Harry Houdini
- Children's books set in the 1920s
- Children's books set in the United States
- Mystery novels set in the United States
- 2000s young adult novel stubs
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