The Ambitious Card

Psychics are being murdered and magician Eli Marks is the top suspect. His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. ★★★★★"The Ambitious Card is intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing." – Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine The life of a magician isn't all kiddie shows and card tricks. Sometimes it's murder. Psychics are being murdered and Eli can't escape suspicion. Then things get really complicated when romance blooms with a beautiful psychic. Eli discovers she's the next target for murder and he's scheduled to die with her. Now Eli must use every trick he knows to reveal the true killer … before they become the next victims. Grab your copy and get started on this fantastic and funny series right now!★★★★★ "This is a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed full of comedy….Warm, funny and well-plotted–a book to brighten any grey day. Do read it!" -FictionFan's Book Reviews "The Ambitious Card is a must read!" -Books and Looks "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 "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 "This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!" -A Simple Taste for Reading "I had a great time reading The Ambitious Card. I don't read many series, but I'm definitely willing to go on another adventure with Eli." -The Writerly Reader "Well, Dear Reader, would I recommend The Ambitious Card? Would I read another Eli Marks mystery? Yes, I would do both." -Charlie Britten, Write On ★★★★★ 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 INVISIBLE ASSISTANT (Short Story)THE LAST CUSTOMER (Short Story)