""It was my pleasure to read this book and verify technical details for Carolyn, without spoiling the story. If you're a fan of magic and/or Las Vegas, you'll enjoy this book.""

- Johnny Thompson, magician and consultant, ""Penn & Teller: Fool Us""

""The author highlights the flawed character of the protagonist who has everything in life but still indulges in bizarre and gory rituals with the belief that it will make him even more successful and will give him great riches. An unputdownable rollercoaster crime mystery that mimics the initial scene of the book which is a grand rollercoaster magical stunt that goes horribly awry and is the main trigger for the whole story. Once you start reading it, you are engulfed in the story and you don't stand a chance of stopping.""

- International Review of Books

""Sleight of hand abounds in this captivating murder mystery played out beneath the glittering lights of Las Vegas. Like a talented Vegas juggler, Hamilton does an impressive job of economically fleshing out her protagonist's character, weaving an intricate plot while never retarding pace, and keeping readers guessing not only about who's really the killer but also about what's really going on. In essence, this book is an enjoyable read from a writer particularly skilled in the art of entertainment.""

- US Review of Books

""C.V. Hamilton appears to well know the milieu of the Vegas entertainment industry, magic shows, and how to craft the special overlay of a murder mystery set in this environment. Her attention to weaving humor into the story of two savvy investigators who interact with a host of other characters with their own special interests creates a vivid murder mystery with many satisfying twists and turns.""

- Midwest Book Review

""A mystery, a thriller, a truly magical experience. The reader is immersed in the revealing world of magic, the life of the famous Las Vegas showgirls and performers, and the twists and turns of this case. We meet the ex-wife, son, friends and lovers, and other magicians who had reason to both hate and love Maxwell. Carolyn V. Hamilton has written Magicide with the perfect amount of intrigue. I became hooked from the very beginning and while several times I thought I had the case solved there was always a bump that proved me wrong. The ending left me with my mouth open in surprise. Magicidemust be read by all want-to-be, wonder-how, wish I could be a magician readers, as well as by those who love a really good mystery, thriller, suspense story. Hamilton has written a sure winner and Magicide is a must-read.""

- Readers' Favorite

""A complicated web of personal relationships in the life and death of Maxwell Beacham-Jones, a magician with a knack for conjuring enemies. I enjoyed Carolyn V. Hamilton's fast-paced mystery. Personal knowledge of the lives of Las Vegas performers paints every scene with the brush of realism, adding layers to the story. A fun and intriguing read! Just when you think you finally understand what's going on--PRESTO-CHANGE-O!""

- author Frances A. Hogg, Miss Webster's Little Arm: and other disturbing stories

""A complicated web of personal relationships in the life and death of Maxwell Beacham-Jones, a magician with a knack for conjuring enemies. I enjoyed Carolyn V. Hamilton's fast-paced mystery. Personal knowledge of the lives of Las Vegas performers paints every scene with the brush of realism, adding layers to the story. A fun and intriguing read! Just when you think you finally understand what's going on--PRESTO-CHANGE-O!"" - author Frances A. Hogg, Miss Webster's Little Arm: and other disturbing stories

""C.V. Hamilton appears to well know the milieu of the Vegas entertainment industry, magic shows, and how to craft the special overlay of a murder mystery set in this environment. Her attention to weaving humor into the story of two savvy investigators who interact with a host of other characters with their own special interests creates a vivid murder mystery with many satisfying twists and turns.""

- Recommended Reading - Donovan's Bookshelf"