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The Invisible Assistant
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19
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weaves famous magic tricks and illusions
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16
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Publisher's 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.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Ken
- 11-14-18
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
- Franklin, TN, United States
- 04-28-17
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!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-26-18
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.