The Magic Square - Gaspard, John

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Résumé :
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 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 SELF-WORKING TRICK (#8)

Biographie:
John is author of the Eli Marks mystery series and the Como Lake Players mystery series. He also has several other stand-alone novels, including three other greyhound inspired pastiches: The Greyhound of the Baskervilles, The Greyhound & Gatsby and A Christmas Carl. John has directed six low-budget features and has written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. In addition, he wrote two craft books for novelists: The Popcorn Principles and More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel.His most recent fiction book is the ninth book in his Eli Marks series (The Professor's Nightmare) as well as a prequel to the Eli Marks series, The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks. The Middle Grade book introduces us to thirteen-year-old Eli and explores how he came to the world of magic and magicians.He lives in Minneapolis and shares his home with his lovely wife, two greyhounds, a couple cats and a handful of pet allergies.