--- product_id: 37330789 title: "The Zig Zag Girl (Stephens and Mephisto Mystery)" brand: "elly griffiths" price: "€ 26.37" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37330789-the-zig-zag-girl-stephens-and-mephisto-mystery store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Zig Zag Girl (Stephens and Mephisto Mystery) **Brand:** elly griffiths **Price:** € 26.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Zig Zag Girl (Stephens and Mephisto Mystery) by elly griffiths - **How much does it cost?** € 26.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37330789-the-zig-zag-girl-stephens-and-mephisto-mystery) ## Best For - elly griffiths enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elly griffiths brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Zig Zag Girl: The First Brighton Mystery (Brighton Mysteries Book 1) ## Images ![The Zig Zag Girl (Stephens and Mephisto Mystery) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61npJhkZUOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting historical *by S***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 12, 2022* 3.5*The Zig Zag Girl is the first book in the Brighton Mysteries series. The main characters are two men who were WWII army buddies. Edgar Stephens is a Detective Inspector, and Max Mephisto is a famous magician. Edgar searches for Max when he investigates the murder of a woman cut into three pieces like Max’s Zig Zag Girl illusion. In this illusion, he pushes the middle section of his assistant to the left to cause the Zig Zag.What I liked:The characters are a unique pair. DI Stephens is a good detective, but he deals with a lot of resistance from his superiors and co-workers because of his advanced education. Also, he was in an intelligence group during the war, making some of his peers jealous of his past.Max is one of the best know magicians of the time. He worries about his popularity coming to an end. When Edgar looks for insight into his illusions and the people who worked with him, they become a team reminiscent of their collaborations during the war.The setting is post-World War II England. People are trying to find their way after the devastation to the country. It is a difficult time, which the author conveyed nicely.What I didn’t like:It took me a couple of chapters to get into the story. Part of that is because I had to adjust my brain to interpret the British spelling. I would get to some words and reread the paragraph because my brain registered a typo. This is on me, not the author, but I don’t have this problem with other British writers.Overall, I liked The Zig Zag Girl, but I didn’t love it. I see the potential of these characters. Therefore, I will read a few more books to see where the author takes the series. Also, I noticed that Elly Griffiths’ Ruth Galloway series is top-rated. I’m going to check those out too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good Start to Elly Griffiths New Series (2014) *by L***. on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2020* 4.5 star readI am a big fan of Elly Griffiths Ruth Galloway series. Also, read the Stranger's Diaries (standalone) and gave it a 5 star review. I ordered The Zig Zag Girl in 2015 and just read it now in Jan. 2020. Why did I wait when the author is perhaps my favorite author?I think I misperceived when I read the MCs were the magic men. I didn't have an interest to read about magicians. Also, many early reviews stated they preferred the Ruth Galloway series. I wanted to read it but didn't feel the desire to do it right now.I was wrong. I just read it and liked it very much. Yes, it was about a group of men who the service put into a group to camouflage and deceive the German pilots as they flew over British bases. The story picked up after the war and someone is threatening this group of men or people associated with them. The reader goes to the seaside towns and into the run down somewhat seedy theaters presenting the variety or vaudeville acts. It is dying out and what will become of the performers? TV is starting to develop.The plot or mystery is very good. The characters (always a strength of Elly Griffiths) are interesting as is the location. I debated whether to make my review a 4 or a 5 star review as I enjoyed it very much. I always think though, if I have to debate about it, it is a 4 star read. Now I have 4 unread books in the series to look forward to reading. I have the the 2nd one in my TBR kindle group. (since 2017) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy reading and great mystery *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 15, 2022* I have read all five and enjoyed each one. The writing is excellent and always leaves you guessing until the end. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37330789-the-zig-zag-girl-stephens-and-mephisto-mystery](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37330789-the-zig-zag-girl-stephens-and-mephisto-mystery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*