Author: Odette C. Bell
Publisher: Odette C. Bell
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Revenge isn't best served cold – it’s best served by someone else. In one moment, Nadine’s destiny changes. She’s snatched from her life and thrown into the police to work for the twisted but handsome Tom Walker. He has a plan for her, and it will start with solving a murder. As Nadine is pushed into a tangled mess of intrigue and danger at Tom’s side, she learns one thing. He wants her for something – revenge. And she doesn't mind. For now. The further she falls into this game – and his arms – the more she’ll struggle to escape. …. On the Cards follows a snarky magical card shark and the lying detective she’s indentured to as they fight to unify their broken city. If you love your urban fantasies with action, wit, and a splash of romance, grab On the Cards Book One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.
Turn of the Cards
Author: Victor Milán
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 9780553561524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Pursued by the CIA, the DEA, and the Wild Card mistress of the winds, Mistral, renegade biochemist Mark Meadows uses the three personalities buried in his psyche in order to outwit his pursuers. Original.
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 9780553561524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Pursued by the CIA, the DEA, and the Wild Card mistress of the winds, Mistral, renegade biochemist Mark Meadows uses the three personalities buried in his psyche in order to outwit his pursuers. Original.
Ace of Hearts
Author: Barbara Metzger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739458419
Category : Marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Never did Alexander "Ace" Endicott, the Earl of Cards, imagine himself to be thrice-betrothed against his will by the doings of three desperate debutantes. So he escapes London to his property in the country, where he follows through with his deceased father's last wish-to find his long-lost step-sister. His search takes a detour and leads him to Nell, who piques his interest. Now, Ace may have to reconsider his rejection of marriage and see if two mismatched lovers can make a royal pair.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739458419
Category : Marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Never did Alexander "Ace" Endicott, the Earl of Cards, imagine himself to be thrice-betrothed against his will by the doings of three desperate debutantes. So he escapes London to his property in the country, where he follows through with his deceased father's last wish-to find his long-lost step-sister. His search takes a detour and leads him to Nell, who piques his interest. Now, Ace may have to reconsider his rejection of marriage and see if two mismatched lovers can make a royal pair.
Where Dreams Descend
Author: Janella Angeles
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250204364
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
"Vibrant imagery, jaw-dropping set pieces, sizzling romantic tension, and unstoppable heroine Kallia bring this ambitious debut novel to spectacular life. Fans of Caraval and The Night Circus will be delighted!" - Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn In a city covered in ice and ruin, a group of magicians face off in a daring game of magical feats to find the next headliner of the Conquering Circus, only to find themselves under the threat of an unseen danger striking behind the scenes. As each act becomes more and more risky and the number of missing magicians piles up, three are forced to reckon with their secrets before the darkness comes for them next. The Star: Kallia, a powerful showgirl out to prove she’s the best no matter the cost The Master: Jack, the enigmatic keeper of the club, and more than one lie told The Magician: Demarco, the brooding judge with a dark past he can no longer hide Where Dreams Descend is the startling and romantic first book in Janella Angeles’ debut Kingdom of Cards fantasy duology where magic is both celebrated and feared, and no heart is left unscathed. "[A] spellbinding melody of a book, and the true magic is how Angeles puts all the best parts of an enrapturing theatrical performance onto paper and ink. From the gripping twists in the first pages all the way to the final, heartbreaking crescendo, Where Dreams Descend will surge you to your feet in a standing ovation.” – Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes trilogy
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250204364
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
"Vibrant imagery, jaw-dropping set pieces, sizzling romantic tension, and unstoppable heroine Kallia bring this ambitious debut novel to spectacular life. Fans of Caraval and The Night Circus will be delighted!" - Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn In a city covered in ice and ruin, a group of magicians face off in a daring game of magical feats to find the next headliner of the Conquering Circus, only to find themselves under the threat of an unseen danger striking behind the scenes. As each act becomes more and more risky and the number of missing magicians piles up, three are forced to reckon with their secrets before the darkness comes for them next. The Star: Kallia, a powerful showgirl out to prove she’s the best no matter the cost The Master: Jack, the enigmatic keeper of the club, and more than one lie told The Magician: Demarco, the brooding judge with a dark past he can no longer hide Where Dreams Descend is the startling and romantic first book in Janella Angeles’ debut Kingdom of Cards fantasy duology where magic is both celebrated and feared, and no heart is left unscathed. "[A] spellbinding melody of a book, and the true magic is how Angeles puts all the best parts of an enrapturing theatrical performance onto paper and ink. From the gripping twists in the first pages all the way to the final, heartbreaking crescendo, Where Dreams Descend will surge you to your feet in a standing ovation.” – Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes trilogy
The Book of Cards for Kids
Author: Gail MacColl
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761173404
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The thrill of double war. The excitement of shouting "Gin!" Every kid knows at least a handful of card classics, and every grown up kid remembers the fun of playing them. Now promising an abundance of entertainment for children and their families comes the first book to focus exclusively on card games for kids-and to be paired with an over-sized, custom-designed set of playing cards.From such favorites as Baby Snap, Go Fish, Concentration, and Blackjack to the less well-known Chase the Ace, Racing Demon, Smudge, and Frogs in the Pond, here are over 35 games for two to six players, plus Solitaire for a rainy day.Specially created for the book, the Kids' Card Deck is a brightly colored, big and bold pack of 54 cards based on the standard 52-card playing deck plus two jokers. Each suit is a different color to make it immediately distinguishable; numerals and letters are large and easy to read. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.Suitable for ages 4-9. Over 1.1 million copies in print.
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761173404
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The thrill of double war. The excitement of shouting "Gin!" Every kid knows at least a handful of card classics, and every grown up kid remembers the fun of playing them. Now promising an abundance of entertainment for children and their families comes the first book to focus exclusively on card games for kids-and to be paired with an over-sized, custom-designed set of playing cards.From such favorites as Baby Snap, Go Fish, Concentration, and Blackjack to the less well-known Chase the Ace, Racing Demon, Smudge, and Frogs in the Pond, here are over 35 games for two to six players, plus Solitaire for a rainy day.Specially created for the book, the Kids' Card Deck is a brightly colored, big and bold pack of 54 cards based on the standard 52-card playing deck plus two jokers. Each suit is a different color to make it immediately distinguishable; numerals and letters are large and easy to read. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.Suitable for ages 4-9. Over 1.1 million copies in print.
On the Cards Book One
Author: Odette C. Bell
Publisher: Odette C. Bell
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Revenge isn't best served cold – it’s best served by someone else. In one moment, Nadine’s destiny changes. She’s snatched from her life and thrown into the police to work for the twisted but handsome Tom Walker. He has a plan for her, and it will start with solving a murder. As Nadine is pushed into a tangled mess of intrigue and danger at Tom’s side, she learns one thing. He wants her for something – revenge. And she doesn't mind. For now. The further she falls into this game – and his arms – the more she’ll struggle to escape. …. On the Cards follows a snarky magical card shark and the lying detective she’s indentured to as they fight to unify their broken city. If you love your urban fantasies with action, wit, and a splash of romance, grab On the Cards Book One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.
Publisher: Odette C. Bell
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Revenge isn't best served cold – it’s best served by someone else. In one moment, Nadine’s destiny changes. She’s snatched from her life and thrown into the police to work for the twisted but handsome Tom Walker. He has a plan for her, and it will start with solving a murder. As Nadine is pushed into a tangled mess of intrigue and danger at Tom’s side, she learns one thing. He wants her for something – revenge. And she doesn't mind. For now. The further she falls into this game – and his arms – the more she’ll struggle to escape. …. On the Cards follows a snarky magical card shark and the lying detective she’s indentured to as they fight to unify their broken city. If you love your urban fantasies with action, wit, and a splash of romance, grab On the Cards Book One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.
Card Sharks
Author: Melinda M. Snodgrass
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671721596
Category : Fantasy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A group of SF's most imaginative writers, who share a love of the larger-than-life comic book superheroes, presented each other with a challenge to compose stories featuring these superheroes and villains as flesh-and-blood people, living through this century's turbulent history. Contributors include Roger Zelazny, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Michael Cassutt, and five others.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671721596
Category : Fantasy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A group of SF's most imaginative writers, who share a love of the larger-than-life comic book superheroes, presented each other with a challenge to compose stories featuring these superheroes and villains as flesh-and-blood people, living through this century's turbulent history. Contributors include Roger Zelazny, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Michael Cassutt, and five others.
Playing the Cards You're Dealt (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Varian Johnson
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338348582
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
“With a deft hand, Johnson shows us there's no such thing as "too young" when it comes to questioning big ideas like manhood, or even family.” –Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways and Stamped Literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson explores themes of toxic masculinity and family legacy in this heartfelt, hopeful story of one boy discovering what it really means to be a man. SECRETS ARE ALWAYS A GAMBLE Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant's friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table. Then Ant's best friend gets grounded, and he's forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley, the new girl in his class, isn't exactly who he has in mind. She talks a whole lot of trash -- way more than his old partner. Plus, he's not sure that his father wants him playing with a girl. But she's smart and tough and pretty, and knows every card trick in the book. So Ant decides to join forces with Shirley -- and keep his plans a secret. Only it turns out secrets are another Joplin Man tradition. And his father is hiding one so big it may tear their family apart...
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338348582
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
“With a deft hand, Johnson shows us there's no such thing as "too young" when it comes to questioning big ideas like manhood, or even family.” –Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Look Both Ways and Stamped Literary powerhouse and Coretta Scott King Honor- and Boston Globe / Horn Book Honor-winning author of The Parker Inheritance Varian Johnson explores themes of toxic masculinity and family legacy in this heartfelt, hopeful story of one boy discovering what it really means to be a man. SECRETS ARE ALWAYS A GAMBLE Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant's friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table. Then Ant's best friend gets grounded, and he's forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley, the new girl in his class, isn't exactly who he has in mind. She talks a whole lot of trash -- way more than his old partner. Plus, he's not sure that his father wants him playing with a girl. But she's smart and tough and pretty, and knows every card trick in the book. So Ant decides to join forces with Shirley -- and keep his plans a secret. Only it turns out secrets are another Joplin Man tradition. And his father is hiding one so big it may tear their family apart...
Inside Straight
Author: Daniel Abraham
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765317810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
From the #1 New York Times bestseller, the launch of a new generation of Wild Cards tales
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765317810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
From the #1 New York Times bestseller, the launch of a new generation of Wild Cards tales
Joshua Jay's Amazing Book of Cards
Author: Joshua Jay
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761158421
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Demonstrates how to perform different types of card tricks with step-by-step instructions and photographs.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761158421
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Demonstrates how to perform different types of card tricks with step-by-step instructions and photographs.
The First Demon
Author: Tamara Geraeds
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781792764455
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
CARDS OF DEATH The First Demon Caught in a magical world he never knew existed, Dante has only one choice: fight or die. Things haven't been easy for sixteen-year-old Dante Banner. Abandoned by his father, he has been dealing with his mother's unexplained fits on his own. He has always coped. Until now. After he inherits a haunted house, a pair of demonic cards appears on his doorstep. A mysterious voice urges him to 'save him or all will be lost'. His search for the meaning of those words just begins when things spin out of control. Demons are coming to kill him and the ghosts residing in the home can only protect him so much. He has to do what the voice tells him, or he will lose everyone he cares about. But danger lurks around every corner. Even those closest to him can't be trusted. Will he be able to fight off the monsters trying to stop him, or perish along with the rest of humanity? A gripping novel for fans of Supernatural, Charmed and Anna Dressed in Blood.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781792764455
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
CARDS OF DEATH The First Demon Caught in a magical world he never knew existed, Dante has only one choice: fight or die. Things haven't been easy for sixteen-year-old Dante Banner. Abandoned by his father, he has been dealing with his mother's unexplained fits on his own. He has always coped. Until now. After he inherits a haunted house, a pair of demonic cards appears on his doorstep. A mysterious voice urges him to 'save him or all will be lost'. His search for the meaning of those words just begins when things spin out of control. Demons are coming to kill him and the ghosts residing in the home can only protect him so much. He has to do what the voice tells him, or he will lose everyone he cares about. But danger lurks around every corner. Even those closest to him can't be trusted. Will he be able to fight off the monsters trying to stop him, or perish along with the rest of humanity? A gripping novel for fans of Supernatural, Charmed and Anna Dressed in Blood.