Theater of the crime

the long version

"A fire at a historic Seattle theater leaves behind smoldering clues and bodies. Detectives Alan Stewart and Vera Deward once again find themselves in the midst of an international mystery. They're frustrated by a troupe of Russian Émigrés, magicians, and dancers who may know more than they are willing to say. As the murders continue, the partners employ hard-knock detective techniques, psychic predictions, potions, and good old fashioned sleuthing to find that in the world of magic, sleight-of-hand and treachery can reach beyond the stage."--Publisher.