Psychics are being murdered and magician Eli Marks is the top suspect.
His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim.
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âThe Ambitious Card is intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing.â â Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
The life of a magician isnât all kiddie shows and card tricks. Sometimes itâs 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.
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âThis is a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed full of comedyâŠ.Warm, funny and well-plottedâa book to brighten any grey day. Do read it!â - FictionFanâs Book Reviews
âThe Ambitious Card is a must read!â - Books and Looks
âBefore 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 murdersâŠwell written, fast paced and exciting.â -The Frugal Mennonite
âThe deftly-plotted mystery is enriched by Eliâs 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. PaulâŠThis stylish novel is filled with interesting details, snappy dialogue, and appealing characters.â - More Than a Review
âWell, Dear Reader, would I recommend The Ambitious Card? Would I read another Eli Marks mystery? Yes, I would do both.â - Charlie Britten, Write On