Carter Beats the Devil by Glen David Gold

Set in the dazzling world of 1920s showmanship and deception, Carter Beats the Devil follows the life of Charles Carter, a master illusionist whose breathtaking stunts blur the line between magic and reality. When President Warren G. Harding dies shortly after attending one of Carter’s shows, the magician finds himself at the heart of a mystery that threatens to destroy him. Pursued by federal agents and haunted by secrets from his past, Carter must perform the greatest trick of his life—not on stage, but to save his name and his freedom. A brilliant blend of history, suspense, and wonder, Carter Beats the Devil is an exhilarating tale of illusion, ambition, and the unstoppable power of imagination.