Streetwise sleight of hand expert Drake Everett is hired to be a crooked dealer in a high stakes Hollywood poker game. As the game evolves into a bartering ground for the rich and famous, Drake secretly takes control of the entertainment industry by manipulating career deals at the poker table. But when he is framed for a tabloid murder, Drake discovers that he is merely an extra in the big picture. The Dealer twists and turns its way through the greed and temptation of the ultimate fantasyland. Provocative, humorous, and quirky, The Dealer is an insider’s look at the art of deception, combined with life behind the scenes in the Los Angeles movie business.

Mark Jenest is a performer and inventor of sleight of hand magic. He has made numerous appearances on television and at the prestigious Hollywood Magic Castle. Mark lives in southern California with his wife, Victoria, and their three children. The Dealer is his first novel.