Short Circuit - Hugh Miller

Set in the world of stage illusion, Short Circuit follows celebrated mind-reader Donald Bennett, whose polished public performances hide a far more complicated private life. As relationships unravel and a violent mugging pulls his mentor into a web of suspicion, Bennett is forced to confront deception both on and off the stage. Blending psychological drama with mystery, the novel offers a behind-the-scenes look at theatrical magic while exploring ambition, manipulation and the hidden lives of professional entertainers.