Download or read book The Eli Marks Short Mystery Bundle written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Eli Marks Short Mysteries in One Bundle! "You will just LOVE these books.” – VANISH Magazine ★★★★★ The Invisible Assistant There's no question it was murder. But who killed whom? What begins as a typical corporate event for magician Eli Marks turns into a twisted mystery when he is called to the site of a recent murder/suicide. Confronted by the details of the grisly crime scene, Eli must sort through the post-mortem clues - and the bickering of the officials as well as a poorly-timed allergy attack - to determine just who murdered whom. ★★★★★ The Last Customer The request was a first for Eli Marks: "Can you help me make my tuba disappear?" Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day. Over the next few tense minutes, he finds a solution to that question which also, fortunately, puts him the positive side of what turns out to be a life-or-death situation. ★★★★★ PRAISE FOR THE ELI MARKS MYSTERY SERIES “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” – John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read.” – Sweet Mystery Books “Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast-paced and exciting.” – The Frugal Mennonite “This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!” – A Simple Taste for Reading “Gaspard's latest Eli Marks mystery has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likable magician-hero. As the body count rises, so does the reading pleasure.” – Dennis Palumbo, Author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series and Co-Writer of My Favorite Year “Readers, get ready for your mind to expand as Eli Marks returns and uses his powers of prestidigitation, intuition and deduction to solve another mystery. If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.” – Scott Wells, The Magic Word Podcast “An intriguing cross between noir and cozy, with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy, enjoyable read for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare.” – Library Journal “A finely-tuned, diabolical, sneaky, smart, stylish mix of magic and mayhem that plunges our hero Eli through a tangled web of danger and deceit that’ll keep you guessing.” – Steve Spill, Magician and Author of I Lie For Money “This book reminded me of the Nick and Nora Charles adventures—slightly noir and slightly zany. An enjoyable read.”– Victoria Kemp, Librarian at Flower Mound Public Library “Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed.” – Seattle Book Mama “I loved this book. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story is fantastic and the cast leaves you wanting to know more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.” – Bookshelves

Download or read book The Invisible Assistant written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no question it was murder. But who killed whom? What begins as a typical corporate event for magician Eli Marks turns into a twisted mystery when he is called to the site of a recent murder/suicide. Confronted by the details of the grisly crime scene, Eli must sort through the post-mortem clues - and the bickering of the officials as well as a poorly-timed allergy attack - to determine just who murdered whom. * * * PRAISE FOR THE ELI MARKS MYSTERY SERIES "You will just LOVE these books.” – VANISH Magazine “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” – John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read.” – Sweet Mystery Books “Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast-paced and exciting.” – The Frugal Mennonite “This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!” – A Simple Taste for Reading “Gaspard's latest Eli Marks mystery has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likable magician-hero. As the body count rises, so does the reading pleasure.” – Dennis Palumbo, Author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series and Co-Writer of My Favorite Year “Readers, get ready for your mind to expand as Eli Marks returns and uses his powers of prestidigitation, intuition and deduction to solve another mystery. If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.” – Scott Wells, The Magic Word Podcast “An intriguing cross between noir and cozy, with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy, enjoyable read for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare.” – Library Journal “A finely-tuned, diabolical, sneaky, smart, stylish mix of magic and mayhem that plunges our hero Eli through a tangled web of danger and deceit that’ll keep you guessing.” – Steve Spill, Magician and Author of I Lie For Money “This book reminded me of the Nick and Nora Charles adventures—slightly noir and slightly zany. An enjoyable read.”– Victoria Kemp, Librarian at Flower Mound Public Library “Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed.” – Seattle Book Mama “I loved this book. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story is fantastic and the cast leaves you wanting to know more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.” – Bookshelves

Download or read book The Ambitious Card written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magician Eli Marks is the top suspect in a series of murders. His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. ★★★★★ Psychics are being murdered and all the clues point to magician Eli Marks: one of his playing cards keeps turning up at every crime scene. What begins as a simple Halloween magic show turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse encounter as the body count rises while Eli frantically attempts to clear his name. It doesn't help that his ex-wife's new husband is the lead Homicide Detective on the case. Or that Eli appears to be the only thread tying all the murders together. Then things get really complicated when romance blooms with a beautiful psychic who may—or may not—hold the final clue to this murderous mystery. Eli can't help but be drawn to her, even though falling in love in the midst of a murder spree is never a good idea. As all the pieces of this deadly puzzle begin to fall into place, Eli must use every trick he knows to uncover the true killer … before he becomes the final victim. “This is a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed full of comedy….Warm, funny and well-plotted—a book to brighten any grey day. Do read it!”—FictionFan’s Book Reviews “The Ambitious Card is intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing.” – Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Grab your copy and get started on this fantastic and funny series right now! ★★★★★ “The Ambitious Card is a must read!” —Books and Looks “Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast paced and exciting.”—The Frugal Mennonite “The deftly-plotted mystery is enriched by Eli’s relationships with his ex-wife, her new husband, his old-school stage magician Uncle Harry, and an interesting collection of people and places in and around St. Paul…This stylish novel is filled with interesting details, snappy dialogue, and appealing characters.”—More Than a Review “This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!” —A Simple Taste for Reading “I had a great time reading The Ambitious Card. I don’t read many series, but I’m definitely willing to go on another adventure with Eli.” —The Writerly Reader “Well, Dear Reader, would I recommend The Ambitious Card? Would I read another Eli Marks mystery? Yes, I would do both.”—Charlie Britten, Write On

Download or read book The Last Customer An Eli Marks Short Mystery Comic E Book written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2021-11-03 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The request was a first for Eli Marks: “Can you help me make my tuba disappear?” Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day. Over the next few tense minutes, he finds a solution to that question which also, fortunately, puts him the positive side of what turns out to be a life-or-death situation. "You will just LOVE these books.”– VANISH Magazine ★★★★★ Praise for Eli Marks Mystery Series: "If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.”—The Magic Word Podcast “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.”—Rosebud Book Reviews “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read.”—Sweet Mystery Books “Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast-paced and exciting.”—The Frugal Mennonite “This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!”_A Simple Taste for Reading “Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed.”—Seattle Book Mama ★★★★★ Books in the Eli Marks Mystery Series: THE AMBITIOUS CARD (#1) THE BULLET CATCH (#2) THE MISER'S DREAM (#3) THE LINKING RINGS (#4) THE FLOATING LIGHT BULB (#5) THE ZOMBIE BALL (#6) THE MAGIC SQUARE (#7) THE INVISIBLE ASSISTANT (Short Story) THE LAST CUSTOMER (Short Story)

Download or read book The Bullet Catch written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WONDERFULLY ENGAGING, DELIGHTFULLY TRICKY… “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” – John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews Newly-single magician Eli Marks reluctantly attends his high school reunion against his better judgment, only to become entangled in two deadly encounters with his former classmates. The first is the fatal mugging of an old crush’s husband, followed by the suspicious deaths of the victim’s business associates. At the same time, Eli also comes to the aid of a classmate-turned-movie-star who fears that attempting The Bullet Catch in an upcoming movie may be his last performance. As the bodies begin to pile up, Eli comes to the realization that juggling these murderous situations -- while saving his own neck -- may be the greatest trick he’s ever performed. Praise for THE BULLET CATCH: “The Bullet Catch is a wonderfully engaging, delightfully tricky bit of mystery. Fans of magic will delight in John Gaspard’s artful use of the world of magicians, onstage and offstage. It’s a great story and great fun!” – Jim Steinmeyer, Author of Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and Learned to Disappear “Gaspard's latest Eli Marks mystery, The Bullet Catch, has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likeable magician-hero. As the body count rises, so does the reading pleasure.” – Dennis Palumbo, Author of the Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series and Co-Writer of My Favorite Year “The Bullet Catch is a real winner of magical proportions. Filled with snappy, delightful dialogue and plenty of sleight-of-hand humor, Gaspard's latest mystery in the Eli Marks series does not disappoint. Head to the bookstore and get yourself a copy now!” – Jessie Chandler, Author of the Award-Winning Shay O’Hanlon Series “The author does a fantastic job juggling the separate plots and keeping readers’ minds thoroughly engaged…The relationships between Eli and his remarried ex are interesting, to say the least, and the pure entertainment of the industry will leave all readers hoping that there will be a ‘number three’ very soon.” – Suspense Magazine “The Bullet Catch has a quick pace and dialogue that engages the reader from the first page…Gaspard has written a great character into an original storyline…I will definitely be seeing/reading more of Eli as Gaspard expands this promising mystery series.” – Examiner.com “Readers, get ready for your mind to expand as Eli Marks returns and uses his powers of prestidigitation, intuition and deduction to solve another mystery. If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.” – Scott Wells, The Magic Word Podcast

Download or read book I Liked The Old Way Better A Philosopher s Guide to Embracing Change written by Dr. Charles Pemberton and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace Change, Discover Yourself Life is defined by change. But change can also open doors to meaning and growth, shaping the landscape of our lives in unexpected ways. Acclaimed fictional thinker Dr. Charles Pemberton offers an insightful guidebook to approaching change with mindfulness, curiosity, and grace. Blending philosophical insights with relatable pop culture references, Dr. Pemberton provides a roadmap to approaching change as an opportunity for self-reflection, letting go of the past, cultivating resilience, and personal growth. If you seek understanding and tools to adapt to life's twists and turns, this book will speak to you like a trusted mentor lighting the way through uncertainty. Change brings possibility - get ready to embrace it by ordering now!

Download or read book The Popcorn Principles written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your novel to the next level. Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing. It will help you: • Craft unforgettable characters • Write compelling scenes • Hide exposition • Structure powerful endings With this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing. Craft your next novel and become a better writer with The Popcorn Principles. (Popcorn not included.) Includes interviews and tips from Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Steven Soderbergh, George Romero, Bob Odenkirk, Stuart Gordon, Miranda July, Academy-Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, editor Carol Littleton (“The Big Chill”), Dan O’Bannon (“Alien”), Tom DiCillo (“Living in Oblivion), Academy-Award nominees Whit Stillman (“Metropolitan”) and Dan Futterman (“Capote”), and Alex Cox (“Repo Man”).

Download or read book The Magic Square written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Puzzling Clue to an Unconventional Murder… "You will just LOVE these books!"—VANISH Magazine When an old family friend is arrested for murder at a magic convention, Uncle Harry urges Eli to step in and solve the bizarre homicide. Eli’s attempt to sort through all the suspects is stymied after a second murder and then a third murder attempt–or was it merely an accident? Is someone trying to knock off the top mentalists in the country? And if they are, why do the clues keep pointing to Eli’s friend? As the body count rises, Eli must race against the clock to trap this clever killer before becoming the final victim. Grab this fun and funny mystery today! ★★★★★ Praise for Eli Marks Mystery Series: "If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks.”—The Magic Word Podcast “This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.”—Rosebud Book Reviews “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read.”—Sweet Mystery Books “Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast-paced and exciting.”—The Frugal Mennonite “This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!”_A Simple Taste for Reading “Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed.”—Seattle Book Mama

Download or read book Women Make Movies written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2021-04-04 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice from the Trenches Are you looking to break into the film business? Read valuable lessons from these formidable women about the art and craft of making movies: How to break in, stay in and rise to the top. Eleven women who've found success in the film and television industry (directors, actors, writers, editors, executives) talk about what it took to get them to where they are today. Amy Heckerling (Director, Clue, Fast Times at Ridgemont High) Susan Seidelman (Director, Desperately Seeking Susan) Lesli Linka Glater (Director, Homeland, The West Wing, Twin Peaks) Carol Littleton (Editor, The Big Chill, Body Heat) Nancy Savoca (Director, True Love, Household Saints) Dody Dorn (Editor, Memento, Insomnia) Susan Coyne (Actress, Co-Creator, Slings & Arrows) Mo Collins (Actress, MadTV, Fear The Walking Dead) Edie Falco (Actress, The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie) Debra Eisenstadt (Actress, Oleanna and Director, Blush and Before the Sun Explodes) Donna Smith (Production Manager and the first women to run production at a major studio) This book provides great insight and information on the real story behind working in the film business. Grab it today!

Download or read book Rehearsed To Death written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's The Most Murderous Time of the Year ... When the director (and star) of the theater's annual production of A Christmas Carol is found murdered, Leah must not only take over directing duties ... but also figure out who the killer is before they kill again. Then a second body turns up among all the stored set pieces ... and it suddenly becomes a mad race to make it to opening night without losing anymore cast members. This fun and festive yuletide mystery pits Leah against her cleverest killer yet; a fiend who is determined to add even more ghosts to Charles Dickens' classic tale. "This new cozy series will keep you guessing until the very end!" — Storeybook Reviews

Download or read book The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2023-07-11 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash your inner detective with teenage magician Eli Marks! Join thirteen-year-old Eli as he moves in with his magician uncle and uncovers the secrets of the magic world in “The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks.” With brain-teasing puzzles in each chapter, Eli uses his smarts to solve mysteries while learning about the fascinating world of magic. Readers can join in the fun and try to solve the puzzles alongside Eli … PLUS learn ten amazing magic tricks with step-by-step instructions and illustrations in the second half of the book. "'The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks' is the perfect way to get young people interested in reading and get them interested in the world’s greatest art form…MAGIC! Highly recommended!" — Lance Burton, Master Magician

Download or read book Tell Them It s A Dream Sequence written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2021-04-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it your dream to make feature films? Get advice on how to do that by some of the best in the business! It’s like going to film school without ever leaving home. Valuable Lessons on Making a Successful Feature Film. Includes great tips and ideas from: Steven Soderbergh (“sex, lies & videotape”) Roger Corman (“Little Shop of Horrors”) Jon Favreau (“Swingers”) Rebecca Miller (“Personal Velocity”) Kenneth Lonergan (“You Can Count on Me”) Henry Jaglom (“Venice/Venice”) Miranda July (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) Bob Odenkirk (“Melvin Goes to Dinner”) Dan O'Bannon (“Dark Star”) Whit Stillman (“Metropolitan”) Jonathan Lynn (“My Cousin Vinny”) Carol Littleton (“The Big Chill”) Dan Futterman (“Capote”) Joan Micklin Silver (“Hester Street”) Griffin Dunne (“Lisa Picard is Famous”) Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator”) Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) George Romero (“Martin”) Tom Noonan (“What Happened Was…”) Daniel Myrick (“The Blair Witch Project”) And many more! Topics covered include getting started, scripting, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution. An ideal handbook for all filmmakers, providing great insights that will help you whether or making your first film or your tenth.

Download or read book If We Were Villains written by M. L. Rio and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Much like Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, M. L. Rio’s sparkling debut is a richly layered story of love, friendship, and obsession...will keep you riveted through its final, electrifying moments.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of The Nest "Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare...Readable, smart.” —New York Times Book Review On the day Oliver Marks is released from jail, the man who put him there is waiting at the door. Detective Colborne wants to know the truth, and after ten years, Oliver is finally ready to tell it. A decade ago: Oliver is one of seven young Shakespearean actors at Dellecher Classical Conservatory, a place of keen ambition and fierce competition. In this secluded world of firelight and leather-bound books, Oliver and his friends play the same roles onstage and off: hero, villain, tyrant, temptress, ingénue, extras. But in their fourth and final year, good-natured rivalries turn ugly, and on opening night real violence invades the students’ world of make-believe. In the morning, the fourth-years find themselves facing their very own tragedy, and their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, each other, and themselves that they are innocent. If We Were Villains was named one of Bustle's Best Thriller Novels of the Year, and Mystery Scene says, "A well-written and gripping ode to the stage...A fascinating, unorthodox take on rivalry, friendship, and truth."

Download or read book Don t Know Tough written by Eli Cranor and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD WINNER OF THE PETER LOVESEY FIRST CRIME NOVEL CONTEST Friday Night Lights gone dark with Southern Gothic; Eli Cranor delivers a powerful noir that will appeal to fans of Wiley Cash and Megan Abbott. In Denton, Arkansas, the fate of the high school football team rests on the shoulders of Billy Lowe, a volatile but talented running back. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home: a trailer park where he is terrorized by his mother’s abusive boyfriend. Billy takes out his anger on the field, but when his savagery crosses a line, he faces suspension. Without Billy Lowe, the Denton Pirates can kiss their playoff bid goodbye. But the head coach, Trent Powers, who just moved from California with his wife and two children for this job, has more than just his paycheck riding on Billy’s bad behavior. As a born-again Christian, Trent feels a divine calling to save Billy—save him from his circumstances, and save his soul. Then Billy’s abuser is found murdered in the Lowe family trailer, and all evidence points toward Billy. Now nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the whole town apart on the eve of the playoffs.

Download or read book Guile written by Constance Cooper and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fun read, with a bit of fantasy and mystery, and it’s sure to put a smile on your face (did I mention it has a talking cat?).”—Here’s to Happy Endings Yonie Watereye lives in the bayou. The water there is full of guile, a power that changes people and objects. Yonie, 16, makes a living investigating objects affected by guile, but in fact it’s her talking cat, LaRue, who has the power to see guile. Yonie becomes aware that someone is sending harmful guile-changed objects to certain people, including herself. Her investigation becomes entwined with her hunt for the secrets of her mother’s past and leads her to discover dangers hidden within her own family. In the suspenseful adventure that follows, Yonie and her feline companion face challenges that could end their adventuring forever. * A Junior Library Guild Selection * “The setting is a blend of Venice’s canals and Louisiana’s bogs; the plot is an almost cozy mystery with red herrings aplenty; the heroine is as plucky as her sidekick is prickly. Add just a dash of romance and you’ve got yourself a fine gumbo of a book that, while satisfying in one gulp, may also have readers returning for second helpings.”—Bulletin “The plot is invigorating and exciting . . . Unexpected twists leave readers both on edge and fulfilled.”—Kirkus Reviews “Memorable, well-drawn characters . . . Those who like unusual fantasies will enjoy this and will identify with the appealing Yonie as she searches for her roots and a place to belong.”—Booklist

Download or read book The Miser s Dream written by John Gaspard and published by Albert's Bridge Books. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A locked room. A dead body. A murderous trick, worthy of a magician. How can Eli prove he didn’t do it? ★★★★★ “A finely-tuned, diabolical, sneaky, smart, stylish mix of magic and mayhem.”—Steve Spill, Magician and Author of I Lie For Money A casual glance out his apartment window turns Magician Eli Marks’ life upside down. After spotting a dead body in the projection booth of the movie theater next door, Eli is pulled into the hunt for the killer. But then the killer starts taking homicidal steps to bring Eli’s investigation to a quick and decisive end. Grab this twisty thriller today! Praise for THE MISERS DREAM: “Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed.”—Seattle Book Mama “This book reminded me of the Nick and Nora Charles adventures—slightly noir and slightly zany. An enjoyable read.”—Victoria Kemp, Librarian at Flower Mound Public Library “I loved this book. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story is fantastic and the cast leaves you wanting to know more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.”—Bookschellves “With twists and turns, flurries of romance, and a cast of characters that seem to be the unholy spawn of The Maltese Falcon and The Third Man, The Miser’s Dream keeps the pages turning and the reader delighted from start to finish.”—Jeffrey Hatcher, Screenwriter, Mr. Holmes “It’s full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read.”—Sweet Mystery Books “An intriguing cross between noir and cozy, with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy, enjoyable read for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare.”—Library Journal

Download or read book Eli written by Jessica Gadziala and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-31 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six years on the inside gave a man a lot of time to think. And a lot of time to plan. When I got out, I was determined for things to go a different way. I never wanted to lose control and rage out again. The only way to accomplish that, though, was to shut it all down. Complete disconnect. That meant no family, no friends, no links to anything attached to the man I was before. Of course the problem was, I never factored HER into my plans. And try as I might, I couldn't find a way to shut it down, to disconnect from her. I had a sneaking suspicion she was going to take all my carefully constructed plans and toss them out the window, was going to force me to face up the demons inside and confront the ghosts from my past. Those ghosts? They wore the faces of my family. And a confrontation with them, yeah, I had a feeling it was going to show me that I had spent six years taking action on beliefs about the demons inside. Demons that had never actually existed in the first place...