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John is author of the Eli Marks mystery series and the Como Lake Players mystery series. He also has four other stand-alone novels: “The Greyhound of the Baskervilles,” “A Christmas Carl,” “The Sword & Mr. Stone” and “The Ripperologists.” He hosts two podcasts: "Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast," and "The Occasional Film Podcast." In real life, John's not a magician, but he has directed six low-budget features that cost very little and made even less - that's no small trick. He's also written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. Ironically, those books made more than the films. John lives in Minnesota and shares his home with his lovely wife, several greyhounds, a few cats and a handful of pet allergies.
The Young Eli Marks Mystery Series, Book 1
2023
2023
The Como Lake Players Mystery Series, Book 3
2022
2022
An Eli Marks Short Mystery Collection
2022
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
A Como Lake Players Mystery, Book 1
2018
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2009
Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies
2007
Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time
2006
