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  • The Self-Working Trick (and Other Stories)

  • The Eli Marks Mysteries, Book 8
  • By: John Gaspard
  • Narrated by: Jim Cunningham
  • Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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The Self-Working Trick (and Other Stories)

By: John Gaspard
Narrated by: Jim Cunningham
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Publisher's summary

More twisty, tricky tales and mysteries to enjoy with Eli Marks

It’s just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up magic at a funeral. A homicidal husband looking for ideas. An unexpected customer encounter. An impossible stabbing during a show. A Halloween murder. A life-changing magic lesson. A mystifying murder/suicide. A puzzling jewel heist and an even odder painting theft. And more!

A dozen new Eli Marks short stories (10 never-before published), which means you now have a dozen more reasons to spend some quality time with Eli Marks.

Get your copy and jump into Eli Marks’ world today!

©2022 John Gaspard (P)2022 John Gaspard
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Critic reviews

"An intriguing cross between noir and cozy, with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy, enjoyable listen for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare." (Library Journal)

“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)

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I love Eli Marks. All of the short stories are fun and entertaining. I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Already in book 9 with new sound

Once it started I knew I’d already heard it, but now it has music and sound effects over the reader. Getting a refund and I wish it had been plainly stated it was a modified version of a previous release.

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