The Zombie Ball: An Evening of Murder & Magic
この電子書籍について
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 of Eli’s ex-wife and her new husband, Homicide Detective Fred Hutton. Under pressure to solve the crime before all the guests depart, Eli and his detective nemesis go head-to-head to uncover the bizarre clues that will unravel this macabre mystery.
This book is the perfect way to get into the Eli Marks series -- grab it today!
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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
著者について
John is author of the award-winning Eli Marks mystery series and the Como Lake Players mystery series. He also has several other stand-alone novels, including four greyhound inspired pastiches.
John is also an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker; he’s directed six low-budget features and has written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. In addition, he wrote three craft books for novelists: “The Popcorn Principles,” “More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel,” and “The Popcorn Principles: A Workbook for Novelists.”
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.
