Magic Lamp Press

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Magic Lamp Press was founded by author Gene Grossman, creator of the popular 15-book set of Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries, all available as eBooks from Smashwords, and as print books (and soon audiobooks) from www.LegalMystery.com

In addition to the Peter Sharp Legal Mystery Series this small press has more than 50 fiction and non-fiction titles available through its website at www.MagicLampPress.com

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The Magic Bullets: Suzi B. Mystery #5
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,120. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2013 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Gene Grossman, author of the popular 15-book series of Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries is also known for his fondness for the 'locked-room' mystery genre, and this time presents us with a new version: the 'locked-drawer' mystery. This is the 5th book featuring attorney Peter Sharp's 13-year-old legal ward Suzi, who once again is using her superior intellect and computer skills.
The Mystery Books of Gene Grossman: Summaries with the Author's Comments
Price: Free! Words: 9,200. Language: English. Published: May 22, 2013 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Gene Grossman, author of the popular15-book set of Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries, and the 5-book Suzi B. Mysteries would like to allow prospective readers to see his 20 mystery titles in one convenient location, where they can view all of the books’ covers, see brief summaries, and read the first chapters of each – all at absolutely no cost.
He's the Guy! - Suzi B. Mystery #4
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 31,220. Language: English. Published: December 17, 2012 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
A man calls the police to report that he saw what he believes to be some gun flashes in the window of an apartment near his boat. When the police respond to the call they discover two dead men who look like they shot each other, and the CSI and medical examiner agree that it was a shoot-out... but Suzi thinks there's more to this incident than meets the eye - and sets out to prove it.
Two Perfect Crimes: Suzi B. Mystery #3
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 32,970. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2012 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
The one attorney that rubs Peter and Suzi the wrong way most is Mister Morris Arthur, and this time he commits what our protagonists feel is the worst offense: getting one of them in trouble with the law. They all feel that Arthur’s actions have gone unpunished for a previous crime, and he is on the verge of succeeding in repeating the act in another crime – and must be stopped.
Movie Magic: Suzi B. Mystery #2
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 32,670. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2012 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
The movie business is complicated enough on its own, but that doesn't stop little Suzi from manipulating the production of a film to help her find out who killed someone she knew. As usual, all the adults are amazed at how she puts her plan in motion, and pulls it off with the cameras rolling. You'll be sitting on the edge of your seat as she tries to complete her devious plan.
...Sorry, Wrong Number: Suzie B. Mystery #1
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 33,050. Language: English. Published: January 8, 2012 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Besides being only 13 years old and less than 4 feet tall, Suzi's a computer genius, so she thinks it’s finally time for her to break away from solving crimes for her legal guardian attorney, and go out on her own… and boy does she ever do it in a big way, trying to trap a serial bombing murderer. Fasten your seat-belt for this story, because you'll need it for the ending as it zooms along
COMMON SENSE-ONOMICS: Making this Country better
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,510. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2011 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Current affairs
At last... a common-sense approach to reasonable solutions and ways to handle some of the problems that people can't seem to discuss without shouting or reaching for each others' throats. Sinclair offers solutions to some of the most polarizing topics in the news, and also discusses ways to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, improving the literacy rate, and many more reasonable ideas.
The Nigerian Fraud Conspiracy: Finding U.S. co-conspirators
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 10,890. Language: English. Published: February 19, 2011 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » International business
Investigative journalist Sinclair chronicles two similar Nigerian fraud attempts upon his client – one of which uncovered two companies here in the United States suspected of being complicit in one of the schemes. His report leads to a meeting with the FBI about one of them, and a surprising end to the second attempt, several years later.
ANIMATION: Creation of a Cartoon Series
Price: $7.95 USD. Words: 12,240. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2011 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Fairy tales & fables
Behind the scenes look at the steps involved in designing, creating, writing, animating and selling a 26-episode 2D cartoon series. Also includes legal points to consider with an investor, budgeting for promo, first episode and succeeding episodes, plus numerous behind-the-scenes procedures in getting a cartoon series exhibited internationally.
Sex & Relationship Advice for the Complete Idiot
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,940. Language: English. Published: November 2, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Dysfunctional relationships
After reading the first few paragraphs of this book, you will either want to obtain the rest of it for your reading pleasure, or join Gloria Allred as she leads a female, torch-bearing lynch mob up the mountain to the author’s castle, ignoring the chortling delight of Rush Limbaugh.
Elements of Writing Murder, Mystery & Suspense
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,900. Language: English. Published: August 25, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Literary criticism, Nonfiction » Literary criticism
Here are the essentials for any crime genre writer, as offered by Gene Grossman, author of the popular 15-book series of Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries. Learn the inside tips used to create the mystery and suspense that will greatly improve your book. Discussed are various plot techniques including Proper Murder and the Ticking Clock. These tips can help any author in the genre.
How NOT to Play Golf: Game-losing Mistakes to Avoid
Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 27,150. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Golf
Forget about the gimmicky catalog items that promise to improve your game: if you follow the examples in this book and avoid many of the stupid mistakes that even the pros on the circuit make, your game will definitely improve. But if you want to continue with your consistent losing streak, then this book will show you the rule-breaking ways that famous professionals have perfected.
eBook Publishing: Do's & Don'ts for Beginners
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 9,040. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing
This book can save a beginning author many many hours by cutting through all the obstacles that first-timers face - and Gene Grossman knows them all. He has over 30 eBooks in distribution and is the creator of the popular 15-book series of Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries.
The Sherlock Holmes Caper: Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #15
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 20,730. Language: English. Published: March 18, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
In this 15th adventure in the series, Peter has no client to defend. Instead, he is being taunted by some strange clues that may lead to an upcoming crime. His ex-wife, the district attorney, has asked him to assist it determining whether or not the alleged clues will result in a crime, or are just the efforts of a prankster. Suzi's dog Bernie may have accidentally solved this case for everyone.
Murder Under Way: Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #14
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 28,420. Language: English. Published: February 9, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
A man is found dead in his boat 15 miles off shore, shot in the head while making an emergency call. The Coast Guard boarded his boat and found his body. He was alone. The District Attorney’s office asks attorney Peter Sharp and his legal ward Suzi to assist them in determining if this was suicide or murder… and if murder, how it was accomplished
INCOME TAX: Do We Realy Have to Pay It?
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 36,950. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Law » Tax law
The Tax Code is more than 15,000 pages, so it's understandable that people turn to experts, to help them pay their taxes, or to help avoid paying them. The purpose of this book is to explain almost every one of the most popular non-payment arguments presented to Federal Courts, the controlling laws, plus cases and relevant cases, with decisions/conclusions
Deposition Preparation - For All Kinds of Cases, in All Jurisdictions
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 16,050. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Law » Courts & trial practice
This book is the standard used by attorneys all over the country to prepare a client to be deposed, and most major law firms maintain several copies in their law libraries, to be given to clients - thereby saving lawyers time and clients money. The book covers all the important things that any person being deposed should know about how to behave and how to properly answer questions.
How to Write a Mystery Novel: Behind the Scenes - Creation of a Crime Series
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 26,540. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Courtroom
This book takes you into the thinking process of a successful novelist who has completed a 15-book series entitled the Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries, all published and available worldwide in print and eBook formats. The 20 Chapters cover How to Get Started, Plot Devices, Resources, Character Development, Finding Your Voice, Suspense Creation and many more subjects any beginning novelist should know
How NOT to Get Married: Errors to Avoid in your First Marriage
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 17,310. Language: English. Published: January 8, 2010 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Family activities
An absolute must-read for people of any age who are considering getting married for their first time. Included is an honest discussion of marital problems caused by differences in religion, lack of communication about sex, monetary problems,and many more areas that can stress a marriage, plus how to avoid these problems by advance planning - and the importance of a pre-nuptial agreement.
How NOT to Go Boating - Avoid making a fool of yourself at sea
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 16,650. Language: English. Published: December 24, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Boating & sailing
This is the perfect book for any new boater or any person invited to be a guest on someone else's boat. It covers all the things NOT to do on a boat, with many suggestions on the proper conduct while aboard. Also included is an informative Un-Glossary with words NOT to say, when describing things on a boat. Lots of personal experiences mentioned that show how to avoid becoming a jerk at sea.
27 Secrets to Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Personal & Business Behavior for Anyone on the Success Track
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 27,810. Language: English. Published: December 16, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Confidence & self-esteem
Author/financier/investor Sinclair spent years questioning successful people about their methods, habits, and rules of behavior. This book is the culmination of those interviews and presents the simple ways that any person can get ahead by using these 27 Secrets to Success.
Celestial Navigation for the Complete Idiot - A Simple Explanation
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 25,310. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Boating & sailing
At last - a plain English explanation of a valuable navigation procedure, without complicated diagrams, astronomy, or strange scientific words. Reading this book is guaranteed to raise your level from ‘Idiot’ up to being merely ‘Navigationally Challenged,’ and will also suggest how to further elevate your status to that of Competent Navigator. This book won a 2011 Global eBook Award.
Foreclosure Investing - Buying Bank-Owned Properties (REOs)
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 24,500. Language: English. Published: November 22, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Real estate
Gene Grossman points out the pitfalls to avoid in R.E.O. (Real Estate Owned by the lenders) investing and reveals the 'secrets' that infomercial hucksters brag about in their "Get Rich in Real Estate" spiels, including finding properties, negotiating with banks, calculating property value, using title insurance, the 28:36 credit ratio, buying after the auction, and much more.
How NOT to Write a Novel: First-book errors to avoid
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 28,930. Language: English. Published: November 22, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Publishing » Self-publishing
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Successful author Gene Grossman admits to having made almost every mistake possible during his writing career, and with this book, tries to help new novelists from following in his footsteps when trying to write their first book. He discusses the benefits that new technology offers, and his 20 chapters contain much valuable information,plus writing/publishing/distribution tips.
How NOT to Practice Law - in the Office and in the Courtroom
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 22,390. Language: English. Published: November 16, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Law » Courts & trial practice
This is the perfect book for any law student or new admittee in private practice, a law firm, or the public sector. It separates what really goes on in actual practice from what is depicted on popular legal-oriented television shows, and can save a new lawyer many hours and embarrassment by learning lessons the hard way. This is the stuff that's not taught in law school.
What Women Really Mean - The Female-to-English Dictionary
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 25,720. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Psychology » Sexual psychology, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Behavioral management
This is the book that every male old enough for a relationship must read: it will explain what women really mean, and show how to successfully interpret and manipulate the female thought process. Forget Dr. Phil and all the other so-called relationship experts - this is the book that can give a guy the slight edge he needs to survive in a relationship.
FORE! Humorous Golf Stories by P.G. Wodehouse
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 61,530. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
P.G. Wodehouse, famous humorist/screenwriter (creator of Jeeves and Wooster) and ‘golf-nut,’ provides us with a group of humorous stories about the game of golf, allegedly having been told by a fictitious golf club’s ‘eldest member,’ as he holds court at the 19th hole. This book is the perfect read and/or gift for any golfer
How to Rob a Bank - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #13
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 41,570. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Peter’s legal ward Suzi, an adorable little 12-year-old computer genius, solves the mystery of what the bank manager found one morning when opening up the bank: a man’s dead body inside the time-locked vault. All of the events that take place are due to a magician who is trying some stunts to publicize his upcoming book entitled "How to Rob a Bank and Get Away With It."
Legally Dead - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #12
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 31,860. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Peter is appointed to represent a defendant who wants to plead guilty. A plea bargain has already been agreed to. When it’s time for the plea to be made in court, the surprises start, and don’t stop until surprise ending
A Good Alibi - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery # 11
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 29,170. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Peter is retained by the prosecutor’s office: they want little Suzi, Peter’s 12-year-old legal ward and computer genius, to help break the iron-clad alibi of a murder suspect. Suzi’s efforts also result in her buying her first car: too bad she can’t see over the steering wheel or reach the pedals, but not to worry ; it gets stolen and leads to her also breaking up an auto-theft ring.
An Element of Peril - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #10
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 29,480. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Peter defends an accused murderer, but the victim and the defendant have mysteriously disappeared from the locked room in which witnesses saw the crime committed. This time even Suzi, Peter's 12-year-old legal ward is stumped - until a bottle of booze comes into play, and may provide a solution to this mystery
The Final Case - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #9
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 31,950. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
(2.00 from 1 review)
Peter attends a cocktail party at which, Suzi and the other guests are shocked by a loud noise coming from their host’s study. When they all go to investigate, they find their host dead of a gunshot wound to his head. The gun is in his hand, and several witnesses in the hallway state that no person entered or exited the room. Suzi thinks it's murder - and wants to prove it. See if she succeeds.
The Reluctant Jurist - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #8
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 33,190. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Because of a mini flu epidemic going around in Los Angeles that has affected the judicial system, Peter has been ‘drafted’ to fill in as a temporary judge, but everything is put on hold when Suzi fails to appear at her own birthday party, apparently having been kidnapped. Will Peter find her? An amazing surprise ending occurs when we see who may solve this case.
The Magician's Legacy - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #7
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 49,630. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
True mystery fans know that the best kind to try and figure out is the "locked-room" variety, and with this book author Gene Grossman has created what has been called the best locked-room mystery of the century - because the locked room is an unpenetrable safe room that must be opened by a crew with blowtorches. You'll be scratching your head trying to figure this one out.
The Common Law - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #6
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 88,060. Language: English. Published: October 13, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Peter Sharp’s client has amnesia, can’t tell Peter what his own name is, and has no recollection of the crime he is charged with committing - but Peter obtains video footage that establishes his client’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Who is this amnesiac client? And how does he mysteriously disappear from custody? You'll find out after Peter's first car-chase past Mulholland Drive.
...Until Proven Innocent - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #5
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 74,030. Language: English. Published: October 13, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Legal
Attorney Peter Sharp's new client dislikes any person of color, and is then arrested with a smoking gun, standing over the body of a dead black man he had recently been arguing with... and the D.A. has proved that the defendant's gun is the murder weapon. Will Suzi comes to the rescue this time? The final courtroom scene is a stunner, complete with a dog stealing the show in the courtroom.
Conspiracy of Innocence - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #4
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 73,140. Language: English. Published: October 13, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Two unrelated crimes take place in different parts of the State, one of which Peter is arrested for. As the story progresses, everyone will be sitting on the edge of their chairs as this double murder mystery comes to a shocking conclusion involving a mafia hit man, drug dealers, a local police chief, and the FBI.
A Class Action - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #3
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 67,140. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Peter Sharp represents a man accused of murder by the planting of bombs in vehicles, and also suspected of being part of a conspiracy to assassinate the President of the United States in an upcoming Fourth of July parade. With the assistance of his legal ward Suzi, Peter tries to identify the real murderer, and at the same time solve the mystery of a dead body found in his friend's car trunk.
...by Reason of Sanity - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #2
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 83,560. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Legal
Peter Sharp is representing a man accused of murder. Unfortunately, the client's acts were captured on videotape, he confessed to the police, and he wants to plead guilty. To make matters worse, the District Attorney's office has brought in a special prosecutor: Peter's ex-wife Myra. Peter's legal ward Suzi, a 13-year-old computer whiz is on the case, and races to beat the adults to a solution.
Single Jeopardy - Peter Sharp Legal Mystery #1
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 85,460. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Legal
Peter Sharp isn't your usual type of attorney unless you consider getting divorced, disbarred, thrown out of your house, and disgraced, all usual for a practicing lawyer. In this first of the 15-book series, we join Peter while he tries to find out who framed him, why his wife threw him out, and how to make ends meet. He also gets involved in a ground-breaking case of Negligent Nymphomania.
Stand-up Comedy: Get Started & Manage Your Career
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 63,000. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry, Nonfiction » Career Guides » Entertainment
This is a great book for any person interested in how to get started as a stand-up comedian. Written by a professional comedian and coach, sections include everything from Open Mike nights to becoming an M.C., then a featured comic and ultimately a headliner. Covered: booking rooms, getting paid, getting an agent, hecklers, and much more. Over 100 chapters on the serious business of comedy.
Meeting Women
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,100. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Relationships & Family » Dating, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / Success
The perfect book for any male wanting to improve his ‘approach’ techniques; to meet and get acquainted with new females in any situation. Sections include successful approaches in a Bookstore, Department Store, Wedding, Funeral, Happy Hour, plus What Not to Say, Yada yada yada, Forget the Past, and much more to show the shy reader how to ‘cut one from the herd’ in any situation.
How to be a Porno Producer
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 25,370. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Human resource management
The perfect book for any person with creative talent who wants to explore the possibility of getting into the very profitable business of producing Porno DVDs. Chapters include Casting, Location scouting, Budgeting, Post Production, Model Releases, Legal ramifications, Resources, and much more.
Phone Sex Manual
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 26,060. Language: English. Published: October 6, 2009 by Magic Lamp Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Women in business
SEX sells - in advertising, in brothels, on television, in the movies, and on the telephone. The purpose of this book is to tell you how to start your own income-producing phone-sex business in the privacy of your own home, and earn up to $200 per hour. Covers protecting your privacy, 'casting,' the 900 number, legal ramifications, marketing, and much more. www.NickShoveen.com

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