Magician Eli Marks is the top suspect in a series of murders.His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim.★★★★★Psychics are being murdered and all the clues point to magician Eli Marks: one of his playing cards keeps turning up at every crime scene. What begins as a simple Halloween magic show turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse encounter as the body count rises while Eli frantically attempts to clear his name.It doesn't h...

Two Eli Marks Short Mysteries in One Bundle!"You will just LOVE these books.” – VANISH Magazine★★★★★The Invisible AssistantThere's no question it was murder. But who killed whom?What begins as a typical corporate event for magician Eli Marks turns into a twisted mystery when he is called to the site of a recent murder/suicide.Confronted by the details of the grisly crime scene, Eli must sort through ...

The request was a first for Eli Marks: “Can you help me make my tuba disappear?”Magician (and magic shop owner) Eli Marks is confronted with this odd demand just before he is about to close up shop for the day. Over the next few tense minutes, he finds a solution to that question which also, fortunately, puts him the positive side of what turns out to be a life-or-death situation."You will just LOVE these books.”– VANISH Magazine★★★★★Praise ...

A new take on the Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery, “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”Think you know this story? Well, you haven't experienced it until you've read it through the eyes of Sherlock's pet dog.It's the classic tale, now narrated by a dog. A greyhound, in fact, named Septimus.Holmes and Watson ... and Septimus ... are called to the Baskerville estate to protect the new Baron and see if there is any truth to the legend of the hound of t...

“A Fun Romp. An Unlikely Hero. A Great Pick-Me-Up.”Edward Stone’s quiet life is completely upended when he’s pulled into a wild and wacky search for King Arthur’s fabled lost sword, Excalibur.From the towering monuments of Stonehenge to the dark mists of Loch Ness, Stone finds himself battling evil forces intent upon possessing this long-lost treasure. It’s only when he embraces the magical nature of the legend that he’s finally able to harness the...

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 ReviewsNewly-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 d...

Dying to make a feature? Learn from the pros!"We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control."Roger Corman, Producer★★★★★It’s like taking a Master Class in moviemaking…all in one book!Jonathan Demme: The value of cameosJohn Sayles: Writing to your resourcesPeter Bogdanovic...

Abracadabra Meets Action: A Gripping Tale of Magic and MysteryIn "Magician in Trouble," a harmless magician is unexpectedly thrust into an intense police standoff. Facing more than just stage fright, he must use his magic not for applause, but to diffuse a perilous crisis. This thrilling novella cleverly combines the allure of a magic show with the suspense of a hostage situation, promising a read that's as captivating as it is unpredictable.As a standalone...

(previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond)The Phrase “Dying On Stage” Takes on a Whole New MeaningAfter 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 productio...

Dragon Tamer is the first volume of the Chronicles of the United Counties. Centuries ago, the skies above the United Counties were ruled by dragons. Since the last king used trickery and black magic to slaughter the dragons, the land has been ruled by the Council of Wise Men. But the headstrong wizard Gerald believes there is still a dragon alive, high in the north, hidden in the mountains. Together with his friend Robin, the soldier William and Marjana, he sets out to find the last surviv...

Is it your dream to make feature films? Get advice on how to do that by some of the best in the business!It’s like going to film school without ever leaving home.Valuable Lessons on Making a Successful Feature Film.Includes great tips and ideas from:Steven Soderbergh (“sex, lies & videotape”)Roger Corman (“Little Shop of Horrors”)Jon Favreau (“Swingers”)Rebecca Miller (“Personal Velocity”)

Unleash your inner detective with teenage magician Eli Marks!Join thirteen-year-old Eli as he moves in with his magician uncle and uncovers the secrets of the magic world in “The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks.”With brain-teasing puzzles in each chapter, Eli uses his smarts to solve mysteries while learning about the fascinating world of magic. Readers can join in the fun and try to solve the puzzles alongside Eli … PLUS learn ten amazing magic tricks with ...