John Gaspard

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  • Bibliography:
    21 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2009
  • Latest Book:
    November 2023
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Full Series List in Order

A Como Lake Players Mystery

1 - Acting Can Be Murder (Sep-2022)
2 - Dying To Audition (Oct-2022)
3 - Rehearsed To Death (Nov-2022)

An Eli Marks Mystery

1 - The Ambitious Card (Aug-2013)
2 - The Bullet Catch (Nov-2014)
3 - The Miser's Dream (Nov-2015)
3.5 - The Invisible Assistant (Sep-2016)
4 - The Linking Rings (Jan-2018)
5 - The Floating Light Bulb (Apr-2018)
6 - The Zombie Ball (Aug-2019)
6.5 - The Last Customer (Feb-2020)
7 - The Magic Square (Nov-2020)
7.5 - The Self-Working Trick (and other stories) (Feb-2022)

Greyhound Classics

1 - The Greyhound of the Baskervilles (Jan-2019)
2 - A Christmas Carl (Jan-2021)

A Young Eli Marks Mystery

1 - The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks (Jul-2023)

Book List in Order: 21 titles

  • The Ripperologists

    "For tonight, you can call me Jack."

    When a copycat serial killer begins recreating Jack the Ripper's 1888 murder spree, two competing experts are forced to work together to stop him.

    Despite their well-documented antagonism...

  • The Ambitious Card

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 1

    WELL-WRITTEN, FAST-PACED, AND EXCITING…

    "The Ambitious Card is intelligently written and ... entirely engrossing.” " Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

    The life of a magician i...

  • The Bullet Catch

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 2

    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 Reviews

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  • The Miser's Dream

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 3

    “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...

  • The Invisible Assistant

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 3.5

    “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.” " Library Journal ...

  • The Linking Rings

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 4

    What does Eli Marks have up his sleeve this time? Well, let me tell you, no matter the mystery, his sleight of hand always does the trick. Eli’s trip to London with his uncle Harry quickly turns homicidal when the older magician finds himself accus...

  • The Floating Light Bulb

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 5

    Murder at the Mall of America

    When a magician is murdered in the midst of his act at the Mall of America, Eli Marks is asked to step in and take over the daily shows--while also keeping his eyes and ears open for clues about this bizarre hom...

  • The Greyhound of the Baskervilles

    Greyhound Classics - 1

    This is a new edition of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery, “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” It's the same story. Mostly. That is, it contains the same characters, the same action, and much of the same dialogue. What’s different? Well, it...

  • The Zombie Ball

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 6

    A Blast From the Past 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 ...



  • The Last Customer

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 6.5

    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...

  • The Sword & Mr. Stone

    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...

  • The Magic Square

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 7

    A Puzzling Clue to an Unconventional Murder...When an old family friend is arrested for murder at a magic convention, Uncle Harry urges Eli to step in and solve the bizarre homicide. Eli's attempt to sort through all the suspects is stymied after a s...

  • A Christmas Carl

    Greyhound Classics - 2

    A delightful new take on the Charles Dickens’ classic story, “A Christmas Carol.”Think you know this story? Well, you haven't experienced “A Christmas Carol” until you've read it through the eyes of Scrooge’s pet d...

  • The Self-Working Trick (and other stories)

    An Eli Marks Mystery - 7.5

    More Twisty, Tricky Tales and Mysteries to enjoy with Eli Mark2022 Winner of Best Adult Fiction Award from the Minnesota Library Foundation.It's just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up ...

  • Acting Can Be Murder

    A Como Lake Players Mystery - 1

    (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&#x...

  • Dying To Audition

    A Como Lake Players Mystery - 2

    (previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond)One of the actors gave a killer audition. The only question is: Will they kill again?What begins as a simple evening of auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest turns into a deadly mystery ...

  • Rehearsed To Death

    A Como Lake Players Mystery - 3

    It's The Most Murderous Time of the Year ...When the director (and star) of the theater's annual production of A Christmas Carol is found murdered, Leah must not only take over directing duties ... but also figure out who the killer is before they ki...

  • The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks

    A Young Eli Marks Mystery - 1

    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 chapt...

  • Magician In Trouble

    Abracadabra Meets Action: A Gripping Tale of Magic and Mystery In 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...



  • The Greyhound & Gatsby

    Gatsby Unleashed: A New Perspective on an Immortal ClassicEmbark on an unprecedented journey into the heart of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic work, The Great Gatsby. This retelling remains completely faithful to the original, embodying the same charac...

  • The Professor's Nightmare

    Mystery and Magic at the Old Folks' Home!When the residents of Lakeview Haven retirement community start experiencing vivid nightmares and hallucinations, amateur sleuth Eli grows suspicious. Could someone be causing these disturbing visions on purpo...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

John Gaspard has published 21 books.

John Gaspard does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Professor's Nightmare, was published in November 2023.

The first book by John Gaspard, The Ripperologists, was published in October 2009.

Yes. John Gaspard has 4 series.
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