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Song for Night
by Chris Abani&“A devastating portrait of a boy holding onto the shreds of his innocence during a war that deliberately, remorselessly works to yank it away.&”—Los Angeles Times Part Inferno, part Paradise Lost, part Sunjata epic, Song for Night is the story of a West African boy soldier&’s terrifying yet oddly beautiful journey through a nightmare landscape of brutal war in search of his lost platoon. The mute protagonist—his vocal cords cut to lower the risk of detection by the enemy—writes in a ghostly voice about his fellow minesweepers, the things he&’s witnessed, and the things he&’s done, each chapter headed by a line of the sign language these children invented. This &“immersive and dreamlike&” novella (Publishers Weekly, starred review) by a PEN/Hemingway Award winner is unlike anything else written about an African war. &“Not since Jerzy Kosinski&’s The Painted Bird or Agota Kristof&’s Notebook Trilogy has there been such a harrowing novel about what it&’s like to be a young person in a war. That Chris Abani is able to find humanity, mercy, and even, yes, forgiveness, amid such devastation is something of a miracle.&”—Rebecca Brown, author of The End of Youth &“Impressive and fast-paced…narrated with such dry and lucid precision that it brings to mind Babel, Hemingway, McCarthy.&”—Esquire
This Little Piggy: A gripping, page-turning crime thriller
by Bea DavenportThe author of In Too Deep delivers a &“gripping, devastating and utterly absorbing&” thriller of a shocking murder and a community in turmoil (Emma Kavanagh, author of The Missing Hours). It&’s the summer of 1984 and there is a sense of unease on the troubled Sweetmeadows estate. The residents are in shock after the suspicious death of a baby and tension is growing due to the ongoing miners&’ strike. Journalist Clare Jackson follows the story as police botch the inquiry and struggle to contain the escalating violence. Haunted by a personal trauma she can&’t face up to, Clare is shadowed by nine-year-old Amy, a bright but neglected little girl who seems to know more about the incident than she&’s letting on. As the days go on and the killer is not found, Clare ignores warnings not to get too close to her stories and in doing so, puts her own life in jeopardy.Praise for Bea Davenport&’s In Too Deep &“[A] moody, disquieting debut [that] focuses on an unlikely friendship between two women.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“A tense and suspenseful debut.&”—Margaret Murphy, author of Darkness Falls &“A taut and suspenseful psychological thriller which marks her as a writer to watch and an exciting new voice in crime fiction.&”—But Books Are Better &“One of those compulsive reads that draws you in from the start . . . a clever story.&”—Cleopatra Loves Books
The River Below
by Bonnie Hearn Hill&“A tortuous tale of murder and madness . . . a psychological thriller offering insight into love, friendship, and mental illness.&”—Kirkus ReviewsWhen a mangled car is pulled from the river, containing bloodstains and a gun, the sense of safety is shattered in Tessa&’s Californian hometown. Tessa, who works at the river conservancy, thinks she saw a girl out on the riverbank—but Tessa&’s memory is failing and could this be the start of something more serious? Tessa&’s friend and co-worker, Claire Barrett, is worried—about the car and the gun, but also about Tessa. With Tessa&’s attorney husband preoccupied with a big case and in denial about his wife&’s memory issues, Claire knows that it&’ll be up to her to work out what&’s going on. When a body turns up and she discovers the identity of the gun&’s owner—someone disturbingly close to home—Claire is determined to uncover the truth . . . whatever it takes.&“This poignant standalone from Hill (Last Words) is as much a story about friendship and loss as it is a mystery . . . A link between Tessa and the murder mystery gradually emerges as this emotionally involving novel builds to a surprising, heart-wrenching climax. Hill&’s balanced treatment of environmental issues will resonate with many readers.&”—Publishers Weekly&“A haunting psychological thriller.&”—Booklist
It Was a Dark and Creepy Night: Real-Life Encounters with the Strange, Mysterious, and Downright Terrifying
by Joshua P. Warren Andrea SaarkoppelFor fans of the TV shows My Haunted House, Ghost Hunters, and Paranormal Witness—chilling, true accounts of the unnerving and unexplained. There were only three rules when Joshua P. Warren began collecting these stories from around the world: they had to be true, they had to be short, and they had to send a shiver down your spine. It Was a Dark and Creepy Night presents a wide variety of weird and spooky tales about ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, angels, demons, ESP, interdimensional contact, and more. Because each tale is short, this eerie little tome is perfect for a subway ride, a plane flight, or a night entertaining guests. An internationally respected investigator of the unknown, Joshua adds his insight to these strange experiences. Some tales are too odd to easily categorize, but each one—simple or complex—transformed an ordinary person&’s life, revealing a facet of those uncanny phenomena that still leave us wondering . . . what if? Imagine that: You met a strange woman who said she remembered Lincoln&’s funeral, then vanished . . .You dreamed you were being attacked by a demon and woke up to find scratch marks across your body . . .The face of the person in front of you suddenly transformed into that of a reptile . . . Remember: These and the many other tales in this fascinating book are true, short, and eminently creepy!
Unregistered (Children of the Uprising #1)
by Megan LynchAn &“exceptional&” dystopian tale with &“scathing commentaries on police brutality, crime prevention, population control, classism, and state-sponsored murder.&”—Publishers WeeklyLiving the ideal life is a human right—unless you&’re unregistered… Bristol lives under the watchful eye of the Metrics as an unlucky second child. The government grants its citizens the ideal life. Perfect spouse. Perfect job. Perfect home. But dare to have more than one child, and you&’ll become an outcast—the unregistered. Now, he&’ll protest the abusive system in the only way he knows how, painting controversial murals in the hidden parts of town. But the government doesn&’t condone dissent. And the frustrated unregistered citizens need to be handled. The relocation plan goes into effect and all unregistered must be sent to far-off desert states. The question is whether Bristol and his friends will be able to escape the government&’s clutches—and survive long enough to discover an unknown world…
Fate, Time, and Language: An Essay on Free Will
by David Foster WallaceThe Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Pale King and Infinite Jest weighs in on a philosophical controversy in this fascinating early work. In 1962, the philosopher Richard Taylor used six commonly accepted presuppositions to imply that human beings have no control over the future. David Foster Wallace not only took issue with Taylor's method, which, according to him, scrambled the relations of logic, language, and the physical world, but also detected a semantic trick at the heart of Taylor's argument.Fate, Time, and Language presents Wallace's brilliant critique of Taylor's work. Written long before the publication of his fiction and essays, Wallace's thesis reveals his great skepticism of abstract thinking and any school of thought that abandons "the very old traditional human verities that have to do with spirituality and emotion and community." As Wallace rises to meet the challenge to free will presented by Taylor, we witness the developing perspective of this major novelist, along with his struggle to establish solid logical ground for his convictions. This volume, edited by Steven M. Cahn and Maureen Eckert, reproduces Taylor's original article and other works on fatalism cited by Wallace. James Ryerson's introduction connects Wallace's early philosophical work to the themes and explorations of his later fiction, and Jay Garfield supplies a critical biographical epilogue.
Jesus Boy
by Preston L. Allen&“A consummate tragicomedy of African American family secrets and sorrows, and of faith under duress . . . a shout-hallelujah tale of transgression and grace.&” —Booklist Sixteen-year-old Elwyn Parker is a member of the austere community of Christian believers at the Church of Our Blessed Redeemer Who Walked Upon the Waters, a devout and sincere piano prodigy who learns too late that the saintly girl he has had a crush on all his life is inexplicably pregnant and soon to be wed. Then the beautiful forty-two-year-old widow, Sister Morrisohn, in the midst of the confused emotions of her grieving, ends up in Elwyn's arms. Despite the problems posed by their age difference and the strict prohibitions of their strong religious beliefs, Elwyn and Sister Morrisohn's love is true, and as it grows among the ascetics, abstainers, and holy ghost rollers of their church, it exposes with wit, poignancy, and insight the dark secrets and ancient crimes of the pious. In Jesus Boy, &“by turns solemn and funny&” (The New York Times), Elwyn learns through tragedy and epiphany that the holy are no different from the rest of us. &“Heartfelt and occasionally hilarious, Jesus Boy is a tender masterpiece.&” —Dennis Lehane, New York Times–bestselling author of Mystic River and Since We Fell
Secrets of Warfare: Exposing the Myths and Hidden History of Weapons and Battles
by William WeirFrom the battles of Ancient Greece and Rome to WWII and Vietnam, this volume uncovers the surprising truth behind the history of war. Many are familiar the first Civil War battle between the ironclad warships the Monitor and the Merrimac, but few have heard about the airship that Dr. Solomon Andrews offered to Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Secrets of Warfare exposes the hidden history of human combat, exposing many of myths that have kept the public misinformed about warfare. Some myths are the result of deliberate misrepresentation while others persist through ignorance or bigotry. In Secrets of Warfare, historian William Weir sets the record straight on a number of topics, including: The alleged superiority of Western nations in the ancient world.The myth of the English longbow.The introduction of submarines to warfare prior to World War I.The deadliest American air raids of World War II. The supposed attack on U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin.
White Lies
by Jo Gatford&“An unflinching depiction of dementia, old age and family relationships, and . . . of the wealth of secrets that relatives keep from each other.&”—Emma Healey, #1 international bestselling author of Elizabeth is MissingWe&’re similar, he and I, for the first time—all the symptoms of grief with none of the emotion. It&’s not that it doesn't hurt; I just haven't worked out how to mourn someone I hated.When Matt&’s half-brother Alex dies, his father refuses to hold onto the memory of his favorite son&’s death. It was hard enough the first time, but breaking his dad&’s heart on a weekly basis is more than Matt can bear.Peter, Matt&’s father, is terrified his dementia will let slip the secrets he&’s kept for 35 years. Unable to distinguish between memory and delusion, he pursues one question through the maze of his mind: Where&’s Alex?Faced with the imminent loss of his father, Matt is running out of time to discover the truth about his family. Tortured by his failing memory, Peter realizes that it&’s not just the dementia threatening to open his box of secrets, but his conscience, too.
Undone (Children of the Uprising #3)
by Megan LynchFour young friends band together in a frightening new world in this conclusion to the thrilling dystopian trilogy… The liberation of their homeland depends on Bristol, Samara, Denver, and Jude. Each has a unique role to play—but they all share the same mission. Yet, when the first phase of their plan is botched, the political climate of their new country turns on the little assembly of American refugees and forces them back into the shadows. Now, in a race against the clock, they must come together to save those they love back home and find their place in a new world. Will they be able to find justice for the people and save their homes, their freedom—and their lives?
Hungry Campers: Cooking Outdoors for 1 to 100
by Zac WilliamsMouthwatering recipes for campfire cooking—perfect for scout groups, youth groups, families, and friends—by the author of Little Cowpokes Cookbook.Hungry Campers offers a handy selection of simple and easy to-make recipes that can be used by individuals and groups to prepare meals for all types of outdoor adventures. Simple recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts are complemented by menu plans for weeklong camps, multi-day backpacking trips and even overnighters, making it easy to get outdoors.Each chapter focuses on a specific type of camp cooking, including campfire cooking basics, large groups, Dutch oven, backpacking and recipes for aspiring wilderness gourmets. Helpful tips provide outdoor cooking wisdom for those just getting started as well as new ideas for experienced campers.Recipes for roughing it include: Stadium Brats, Sunnyside Sandwiches, Irish Breakfast, Stovetop Soda Bread, Peanut Butter Sandwich Bar, Beef Goulash, Cheese &‘n&’ Mac, Chicken and Dumplings, Firemen Enchiladas, Pioneer Pizza, Pumpkin Cobbler, Trout Florentine, Hiker&’s Cereal, Icebox Ice Cream, and more.
101 Things To Do With a Pickle (101 Things To Do With)
by Eliza CrossDill-icious! 101 creative ways to use pickles in soups, starters, sandwiches, salads—and even desserts. This fun and zesty cookbook is full of recipes for making pickles—as well as using them in a dill-icious collection of pickle appetizers, sandwiches, salads, dinners, and even desserts. Whether it&’s dills, gherkins, spears, chips, sour, or sweet, discover such innovative recipes as:Sweet & Sour Mustard PicklesBacon-Wrapped Pickle PoppersDill Pickle SoupRoast Pickle PotatoesSweet Pickle Pie and many more!
Don't Squat With Your Spurs On, Volume No. 2: A Cowboy's Guide to Life
by Texas Bix BenderMore Western wit, wisdom, and words to live by! Whether the glass is half empty or half full depends on whether you&’re drinking or pouring. A stranger&’s business ain&’t yours. We might not be so bad off if we had a little less of everything. Henry Ward Beecher said &“the common sense of one century is the common sense of the next.&” This follow-up the multimillion-selling collection of cowboy wit and wisdom shares the sorts of sayings and observations that get handed down from generation to generation—and that provide not only belly laughs but plenty of sage advice.
The Lesser Tragedy of Death (Black Goat)
by Cristina GarcíaFrom the National Book Award-nominated author of Dreaming in Cuban, &“breathtakingly beautiful&” poems about her troubled, self-destructive brother (The Austin Chronicle). &“[A] brave and moving tribute to a brother gone astray; with skill, unflinching honesty, and redemptive compassion, Cristina García tracks his marvelous, complex, and errant life…These poems are the beautiful, painful, astonishing result of a journey to hell and back in search of the brother she loves. With this first book of poems, García, one of our best novelists and storytellers, proves herself to be a talented poet as well.&”—Julia Alvarez, author of Saving the World &“Garcia&’s spare language lucidly invokes the brother&’s insistence on remaining a wreck and the speaker&’s helplessness to stop him.&”—The Adirondack Review
Into the Light: Real Life Stories About Angelic Visits, Visions of the Afterlife, and Other Pre-Death Experiences
by John Lerma&“The chronicle of a scientist and humanitarian on a journey of discovery into the mysteries of death and what comes after . . . [a] lovely book.&”— #1 New York Times bestselling author In the groundbreaking book, Dr. John Lerma shares his valuable research on pre-death hallucinations from the countless terminally ill patients he lovingly cares for as a doctor and director at The Medical Center of Houston, Texas. Sixteen inspirational stories chronicle children and adults confronting their deaths through the comforting visions of divine beings. By presenting these mysterious visions, synchronicities, and angelic conversations his patients encounter, Dr. Lerma shows how knowledge of death can ease the pain and fear as we prepare to enter into the light. In this book you will learn: the exhilarating and calming elements of pre-death experiences; healing during the dying process; the difference between hallucinations and visions; and self-forgiveness and self-love as the key to a joyous life and a peaceful transition. The mystical experiences described here delve into the creation of the universe, past and future extinctions, dark angels and white angels, selfless suffering and its effect on humanity, free will as the vital ingredient to create on earth and in heaven, and many more incredible revelations. The poignant stories in Into the Light will leave you feeling uplifted in faith, hope, and love. &“Finally, a science-minded physician has addressed the phenomenon of pre-death experiences with compassion, comprehension, and candor . . . you will be uplifted and inspired by this book.&”—Gary E. Schwartz, PhD, professor of psychology and medicine at the University of Arizona and author of Super Synchronicity
101 Things To Do With A Jar (101 Things To Do With)
by Barbara BeeryFrom classic lemonade to creative culinary gifts—recipes and ideas with no fancy gadgets needed! With this book, you can prepare, store, and serve 101 delicious meals, drinks, snacks, breads, and desserts in just one powerhouse dish, reducing waste, saving time—and stemming the never-ending tide of dirty dishes. From hearty soups and healthy salads to scrumptious breakfasts, sweet treats, and even homemade yogurts, pickles, jams, and jellies, 101 Things to Do with a Jar has something for everyone. No fancy gadgets needed, no bulky dishes taking up fridge space, just a simple jar and 101 exciting things to do with it. Make Presto Pesto Sauce • Sweet and Salty Gorp Blend • Honey Mustard Dressing • Fettuccini Alfredo Sauce • Crème Brulee Jars • Rainbow Salad • Spicy Black Bean Hummus • Cold Brew Vietnamese Coffee and more
Lagos Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Jude Dibia Chika Unigwe Nnedi Okorafor&“A stellar cast of award-winning Nigerian authors . . . a must-read for crime lovers looking for something different.&”—Brittle Paper In Akashic Books&’s acclaimed series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, West Africa enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of Nigeria&’s best-known authors. In Lagos Noir, the stories are set in &“a city of more than 21 million and an amazing amalgam of wealth, poverty, corruption, humor, bravery, and tragedy. Abani and a dozen other contributors tell stories that are both unique to Lagos and universal in their humanity . . . This entry stands as one of the strongest recent additions to Akashic&’s popular noir series&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review, pick of the week). The anthology includes stories by Chris Abani, Nnedi Okorafor, E.C. Osondu, Jude Dibia, Chika Unigwe, A. Igoni Barrett, Sarah Ladipo Manyika, Adebola Rayo, Onyinye Ihezukwu, Uche Okonkwo, Wale Lawal, &’Pemi Aguda, and Leye Adenle. &“The beauty of this book, which contains 13 stories from Nigerian writers, is that it serves as a travelogue, too.&”—Bloomberg, &“The Darkest Summer Reading List for Those Bright, Beachy Days&” &“With writers like Igoni Barrett, Leye Adenle, and E.C. Osondu contributing, Lagos Noir offers wildly different perspectives on both the city itself and the state of noir fiction. This book is almost like a world in itself, one that you&’ll want to dive back into and get lost in again and again.&”—CrimeReads, &“One of the 10 Best Crime Anthologies of 2018&”
Football and Philosophy: Going Deep (The Philosophy of Popular Culture)
by Michael W. Austin&“Vince Lombardi—who relished his undergraduate studies in philosophy—would have loved this book.&” —Booklist Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nation&’s biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardi&’s views on winning, to the problems created by the development of instant replay, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game. &“Insightful and informative, as well as provocative and entertaining.&” —Charles Taliaferro, author of Consciousness and the Mind of God
São Paulo Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Vanessa Barbara Ilana CasoyThis anthology of noir fiction set in São Paulo, Brazil, &“might be the strongest entry yet in the long-running and globe-spanning Akashic Noir series&” (San Francisco Book Review).Once known as the Land of Mist, São Paulo is now a dense, diverse, and globalized metropolis. It is the most populous city in the Americas, the Portuguese-speaking world, and the southern hemisphere—with some of the worst traffic on the planet. From its gleaming skyscrapers to its historic downtown and its rough, drug-infested outskirts, this unique anthology explores a truly unique city with &“a timely feel, giving noir a host of feminine faces&” (Kirkus).São Paulo Noir includes fourteen brand-new stories by Tony Bellotto, Olivia Maia, Marcelino Freire, Beatriz Bracher & Maria S. Carvalhosa, Fernando Bonassi, Marcelo Rubens Paiva, Marçal Aquino, Jô Soares, Mario Prata, Ferréz, Vanessa Barbara, Ilana Casoy, and Drauzio Varella.
The Medievalist
by Anne-Marie LacyA modern woman in the court of King Richard III is torn between saving the man she loves and stopping a historic wrong in this time-travel romance. English historian Jayne Lyons has pinned her career hopes on proving that her ancestor, King Richard III, was not the nefarious villain of Shakespeare&’s tragedy. In fact, she believes he is innocent of the infamous murder of the Princes in the Tower. But while volunteering with the search for his missing grave, Jayne gets a much closer look at Richard than she expected. Cast back into the brutal 15th century, she suddenly finds herself in the middle of Richard&’s army camp. Realizing that she may not be able to return home, Jayne begins to adjust to her new life. And the more she gets to know the true Richard, the more she is drawn to him. She even starts entertaining the hope of saving him. But the Princes are missing, and all evidence points to Richard. When he asks her to spy for him against his enemy, Henry Tudor, she must decide whether to help the man she loves, even though he may be one of history&’s greatest villains.THE 2018 RONE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST IN TIME TRAVEL
Happiness Genes: Unlock the Positive Potential Hidden in Your DNA
by James D. Baird Laurie NadelHow the science of epigenetics reveals that we&’re wired for natural happiness—includes a 28-day plan to create a biological cascade of well-being. Happiness Genes explores the surprising link between science and spirituality—and makes it clear that happiness can&’t be bought. It&’s actually at our fingertips—or more precisely, in our DNA. The new science of epigenetics reveals that there are reserves of natural happiness within your DNA that can be controlled by you—your emotions, beliefs, and behavioral choices. This book examines the nature and source of happiness, from ancient times to the present. It presents the epigenetic and other biological research that shows that DNA contains genes for natural happiness and your ultimate well-being. Then it details the 28-Day natural happiness program—to show you how to switch on your own happiness genes.
Vital Conversations: Improving Communication Between Doctors and Patients
by Dennis Rosen&“Engaging . . . provides patients tools they can use to improve dialogue with their doctors and, ultimately, improve their ultimate medical outcomes.&”—The Times of Israel The health-care system in the United States is by far the most expensive in the world, yet its outcomes are decidedly mediocre in comparison with those of other countries. Poor communication between doctors and patients, Dennis Rosen argues, is at the heart of this disparity, a pervasive problem that damages the well-being of the patient and the integrity of the health-care system and society. Drawing upon research in biomedicine, sociology, and anthropology and integrating personal stories from his medical practice in three different countries (and as a patient), Rosen shows how important good communication between physicians and patients is to high-quality—and less-expensive—care. Without it, treatment adherence and preventive services decline, and the rates of medical complications, hospital readmissions, and unnecessary testing and procedures rise. Rosen illustrates the consequences of these problems from both the caregiver and patient perspectives and explores the socioeconomic and cultural factors that cause important information to be literally lost in translation. He concludes with a prescriptive chapter aimed at building the cultural competencies and communication skills necessary for higher-quality, less-expensive care, making it more satisfying for all involved. &“An excellent source of ideas on how to enhance treatment.&”—Joseph Shrand, Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School &“[Dr. Rosen] delivers much of his advice through anecdotes that take readers on a journey through a career filled with both positive and negative instances of doctor-patient communication.&”—Health Affairs
Lord Lucan: My Story
by William ColesThe British Lord who became a legendary fugitive tells his story of murder and escape in this fictionalized account of the infamous scandal.On November 7th, 1974, a murder plot goes disastrously wrong. John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan, had intended to do away with his wife. Instead, it is their nanny, Sandra Rivett, who lies dead in the basement of their London home. The following day, Lord Lucan disappeared. And despite a global hunt, he was never seen again.Bingham had once been the most charismatic members of the British peerage. A frequent gambler, he was known as Lucky Lord Lucan—even though his losses often exceeded his winnings. Since his disappearance, he has become a legend of a very different sort. Here, in his own hand, is Lord Lucan&’s confession to his grizzly crimes, and the story of his mysterious life. It is a strange tale of an Old Etonian Earl on the run; of how a man became a murderer; and how a life-long friendship soured into an enduring hate. Here, for the first time, is the full monstrous account of the life of Lord Lucan.
Flying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteries of UFOs
by Stanton T. FriedmanThe nuclear physicist and leading UFO researcher reveals the science behind interstellar travel and the US government&’s extraterrestrial cover-up. In this comprehensive look at the scientific data concerning flying saucers, nuclear physicist Stanton T. Friedman distills more than forty years of research and explains it all in layman&’s terms. He shows how travel to nearby stars is possible without violating the laws of physics, and examines data from a number of scientific UFO studies that nearly no one else has discussed in detail. Photographs of little-known advanced propulsion systems—some of which he worked on himself—are included as well. Beyond his presentation of the scientific data, Friedman demonstrates that the United States government&’s disinformation policy regarding UFOs amounts to nothing less than a Cosmic Watergate. He reveals the reasons for this cover-up, possible reasons for aliens to come to Earth, and their reasons for not landing on the White House lawn. In this book, readers will discover: What type of energy and technologies could provide travel between the stars.The most likely regions of the universe to cultivate alien life.Why the aliens have come to Earth. Who believes in the flying saucer phenomenon
Two Wizard Roulette (The Modern Knights Novels #2)
by Joshua BaderWhile working as a personal wizard for a billionaire, the stakes have never been higher. Being a personal wizard to a multinational CEO isn't all fun and games. When Colin's not busy with assassins and his own inner demons, there's amnesia potions and odd jobs like hunting down a serial criminal or two. If the billionaire boss was bad, the relationship between Colin and his demon-blooded girlfriend Veruca has been downright turbulent since last winter's freak blizzard. It doesn't make the situation any easier that his favorite FBI contact looks exactly like his missing, presumed dead, fiancée. All of that would be enough to keep Colin busy. But when a dangerous gambler with magical powers of his own, and his demoness consort, start fleecing Vegas casinos for millions, Colin finds himself trapped in a high stakes game of two wizard roulette.&“Building on the story begun in Frostbite, Bader delivers another urban fantasy home run….The book boasts both sharp wit and beautifully crafted emotional depth, and it&’s extremely easy to fall headlong into the story.&”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review