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The Invisible Assistant

An Eli Marks Short Story
By: John Gaspard
Narrated by: Jim Cunningham
Series: An Eli Marks Mystery, Book 3.5, An Eli Marks Mystery, Book 3.5
Length: 40 mins
Categories: Crime & Thrillers, Modern Detective
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Summary

There'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 post-mortem clues - and the bickering of the officials as well as a poorly-timed allergy attack - to determine just who murdered whom.

©2016 John Gaspard (P)2016 John Gaspard

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Clever short crime

It was a good locked room type misery. I know the main characters so it probably helped my enjoyment. ( worth taking a look at main series if you liked it as similar style but compacted) I have read quite a lot of crime but had not come across quite this idea as a solution so it was pleasingly novel for me. Not sure if everything was completely plausible but was short and sweet.

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  • Ken
  • 14-11-18

THE INVISIBLE ASSISTANT

John Gaspard always delivers an enjoyable story full of cleverness. And Jim Cunningham is perfect as Eli.

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  • Johnny
  • 28-04-17

Short Story? Better than no story...

Would you consider the audio edition of The Invisible Assistant to be better than the print version?

I wouldn't know - I have never read a print version of and Eli Marks Story

What did you like best about this story?

I like that you felt like an insider to the characters because the exposition was minimal. Probably those familiar with the series would enjoy this more than a newcomer for that reason.

Have you listened to any of Jim Cunningham’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to every Eli Marks available, and Jim Cunningham is PERFECT for these stories. Just a great character actor behind the mic.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nothing extreme, although I was sad that it ended so quickly, as SHORT stories tend to do.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to the next audiobook release. The last one is taking too LONG!