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Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1961)

por Mark McShane

Series: Myra Savage (1)

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Hoping for notoriety, a struggling psychic kidnaps a child in this Edgar Award-nominated mystery.   Most so-called psychics disgust Myra Savage. She has no patience for their chintz and cheap tricks, for her power is real. Myra can see into other people's minds, can even sometimes sense the future, but she has never yet communicated with the other side. For that she needs the cooperation of great psychics, but she lacks the stature to attract their attention. To satisfy this burning need for fame, she and her husband concoct The Plan.   Bill snatches a six-year-old girl from her schoolyard and pastes together a letter demanding ransom. After a few days of citywide panic, Myra will lead the police to the girl and the money, and all of London will know her name. When a criminal can see the future, what could possibly go wrong?… (más)
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Séance On a Wet Afternoon by Mark McShane is a 1961 publication.

Myra is a self-proclaimed psychic who wants to prove her abilities to the world. She and her husband Bill devise a scheme to kidnap a rich girl, demand a ransom, and then use Myra’s powers to help the police find her. They think they can pull off the perfect crime without hurting anyone, but things go horribly wrong.

I was intrigued by this book for a long time, and I finally decided to read it after finding the movie version on one of my streaming services. Myra’s plan is absurd and reckless, but it also leads to some unexpected twists and turns. The story is horrifying, suspenseful, and ironic.

This is a short book, but quite effective and has managed to age very well. It combines elements of mystery, thriller, horror, and psychology, while exploring themes of fame, obsession, and morality.

Overall, this book was a bit of a surprise for me. I can see why it was nominated for an Edgar Award. I really enjoyed this hidden gem and I’m curious to see how the movie compares. You can watch it on Kanopy or HBO MAX if you’re interested.

4 stars ( )
  gpangel | Apr 20, 2023 |
This was a weird book, but I just couldn't stop reading it. It was exciting, suspenseful, strange, poignant and overall a great read. ( )
  bcrowl399 | Jan 31, 2022 |
On my Top 5 list, this short novel packs a big punch. Worth reading for the final chapter alone. And don't let the 'seance' in the title scare you - you don't need to be a psychic believer (I'm certainly not) to enjoy this. ( )
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Hoping for notoriety, a struggling psychic kidnaps a child in this Edgar Award-nominated mystery.   Most so-called psychics disgust Myra Savage. She has no patience for their chintz and cheap tricks, for her power is real. Myra can see into other people's minds, can even sometimes sense the future, but she has never yet communicated with the other side. For that she needs the cooperation of great psychics, but she lacks the stature to attract their attention. To satisfy this burning need for fame, she and her husband concoct The Plan.   Bill snatches a six-year-old girl from her schoolyard and pastes together a letter demanding ransom. After a few days of citywide panic, Myra will lead the police to the girl and the money, and all of London will know her name. When a criminal can see the future, what could possibly go wrong?

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