John Gaspard

Meet Eli Marks: Full-time magician, part-time crime-solver. His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. Eli's asked to perform his magic act at a swanky charity gala, The Zombie Ball– a former zombie pub crawl which has grown into an annual high-class social event. What begins as a typical stage show for Eli turns deadly when two of the evening's sponsors are found murdered under truly unusual circumstances. Compounding this drama is the presence...

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...

A magician disappears in the middle of his act.Was it magic? Or murder?"If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks."-The Magic Word Podcast ★★★★★When a magician is murdered in the midst of his act at the Mall of America, Eli Marks is asked to step in and take over the daily shows-while working hard to not be the next victim in a series of bizarre homicides! Praise for Eli Marks Mystery Series:"You will just...

Mastering Fiction with Hollywood's Finest Writers Discover the secrets of successful storytelling from twelve acclaimed writers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences across both the screen and the page. From Nicholas Meyer (The Seven-Per-Cent Solution) to Dennis Palumbo (My Favorite Year), Lawrence Allan (Big Fat F@!k Up), April Smith (Cagney & Lacey), Ken Levine (M*A*S*H, Cheers), Matt Goldman (Seinfeld), Phoef Sutton (Cheers, Boston...

The life of a magician isn't all kiddie shows and card tricks. Sometimes it's murder. Especially when magician Eli Marks very publicly debunks a famed psychic, and said psychic ends up dead. The evidence, including a bloody King of Diamonds playing card (one from Eli's own Ambitious Card routine), directs the police right to Eli. As more psychics are slain, and more King cards rise to the top, Eli can't escape suspicion. Things get really complicated...

Mystery and Magic at the Old Folks' Home!When the residents of Lakeview Haven retirement community start experiencing vivid nightmares and hallucinations, amateur sleuth Eli grows suspicious. Could someone be causing these disturbing visions on purpose?Teaming up with his magician uncle Harry, Eli begins investigating the residents and staff at the senior facility. Using a clever trap involving illusions, they attempt to catch the perpetrator red-handed....

More Twisty, Tricky Tales and Mysteries to enjoy with Eli MarksIt'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...

Previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond. The Phrase "Dying on Stage" Takes on a Whole New Meaning. After fleeing a failed relationship in New York, actress Leah Sexton finds herself as the new executive director of the Como Lake Players-a small community theater nestled in a sleepy St. Paul neighborhood. The initial calm of this new position is shattered immediately when a local critic-who had just panned the theater's latest production-is...

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 endingsWith 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...

previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond) One of the actors gave a killer audition. The only question is: Will they kill again? What begins as a simple evening of auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest turns into a deadly mystery for Leah and her cast. First one actor is murdered, then another disappears, leaving Leah in the dangerous position of trying to solve the crimes while re-casting her show.Will Leah make it to Opening...