<h2><strong>The request was a first for Eli Marks: “Can you help me make my tuba disappear?”</strong></h2><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><h2>????? </h2><p><strong>Praise for the Eli Marks Mystery Series</strong></p><p>“An intriguing cross between noir and cozy with fascinating details about magic tricks and plenty of quirky characters. An easy enjoyable read for mystery buffs seeking a bit of an escape from the usual crime fiction fare.” <em>- Library Journal</em></p><p>“A finely-tuned diabolical sneaky smart stylish mix of magic and mayhem that plunges our hero Eli through a tangled web of danger and deceit that’ll keep you guessing.” - Steve Spill Magician and Author of <em>I Lie For Money</em></p><p>“With twists and turns flurries of romance and a cast of characters that seem to be the unholy spawn of <em>The Maltese Falcon</em> and <em>The Third Man</em> <em>The Miser’s Dream</em> keeps the pages turning and the reader delighted from start to finish.” - Jeffrey Hatcher Screenwriter <em>Mr. Holmes</em></p><p>“I loved this book. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story is fantastic and the cast leaves you wanting to know more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.” - <em>Bookschellves</em> </p><p>“This is an instant classic in a league with Raymond Chandler Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle.” - <em>Rosebud Book Reviews</em></p><p>“Has as many tricks up its sleeve as its likeable magician-hero. As the body count rises so does the reading pleasure.” - Dennis Palumbo Author of the <em>Daniel Rinaldi Mystery Series</em></p>