A Deadly Game of Magic by Joan Lowery Nixon

A Deadly Game of Magic

Joan Lowery Nixon

240 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction horror mystery young adult dark mysterious fast-paced
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Seeking shelter from a fierce Texas storm, four teens are trapped inside a strange house as unwitting players in a magician's evil games. The phone goes dead. A plaster head suddenly appears. A disembodied hand taps the mantel. Then the magic turn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 80%
tense 60%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.74

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