This is a Stephens and Mephisto Mystery.
The story is set in Brighton in 1950. DI Edgar Stephens leads the investigation into the murder of an unknown women whose body has been cut into three pieces. This reminds him of a magic trick called the Zig Zag Girl which was invented by Max Mephisto.
Edgar and Max served together during the war in a secret unit known as the Magic Men. Max is still performing as a magician in seaside towns during the summer season. Edgar contacts Max to ask about the trick. When another dead body is found, and this murder also resembles a magic trick, Edgar begins to suspect that the Magic Men could be targets.
I have also read 'Crossing Places' by this author and have 'The Outcast Dead' on my bookshelf.
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