The Magic Square, John Gaspard
The Magic Square, John Gaspard
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The Magic Square

Author: John Gaspard

Narrator: Jim Cunningham

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/29/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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★★★★★

About John Gaspard

John Gaspard is the author of the popular Eli Marks mystery series, about a working magician who stumbles into murder cases. In real life, John’s not a magician, but he has directed several feature films that cost very little and made even less—and that’s no small trick. He’s also written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. Ironically, they’ve made more than the films.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark

Eli Marks and his uncle, Harry, are out of town at a magic convention. They’ll be spending a lot of time in the dealer’s room so they can sell Harry’s new two-volume book about his time as a magician, but they are hoping to catch a few of the panels, and the evening sessions. The entire convention i......more

Goodreads review by Allyson

All good things must come to an end -- until the author writes another Eli Marks mystery. This mystery finds Eli attending a Magician Convention where his Uncle Harry is to receive the convention's prestigious award. Of course, neither Eli or Harry can't attend any function without there being a murde......more

Goodreads review by Kriss

As I've said before, these are really short books, barely more than a novella, although I think this one was slightly longer than those in the past? Maybe. And to pay $5 for them, when I'm a girl who is 99.99% library books, says something. But this one - when the murderer was introduced, for some r......more

Goodreads review by Gwen

Great series! The core set of characters, including Eli and his uncle Harry, are likeable and believable. The mysteries are interesting and usually keep me guessing until the very end. The magic is handled beautifully - enough to be interesting, without giving away too many secrets or overwhelming th......more

John Harvard's books are well written with great pots. The characters come alive in m mind. I really relate and.know the characters. The plots grab my attention . I usually have a couple of candidates for the villain but I don't solve them until the last clue. I look forward to getting his books.......more