β Scribed by Wiesner, David; Leiber, Fritz
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Joe Slattermill is about to experience a night he'll never forget. Tired of his decrepit house, he leaves his wife and mother behind and sets out for a night at The Boneyard. Joe has a knack for dice throwing and figures he can take on any opponent. But can he win when the stakes are raised, and it's his life he's gambling for? A classic fable in the tradition of "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
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Library : Horror
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9780689036378
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