Fun and hilarious characters take center stage in this action packed mystery. Nadia Wolf, a poker player in Las Vegas, is knocking down arrogant men one hand at a time. That is until she’s tabled with Caleb Usher, a man who not only has looks and charisma but has more luck than a four leaf clover.
The Big Blind
✍ Scribed by Lavie Tidhar
- Book ID
- 111078605
- Publisher
- Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
- Year
- 2021
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 81 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781625675415
- ASIN
- B08XR2HV3D
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
✦ Synopsis
"Tidhar changes genres with every outing, but his astounding talents guarantee something new and compelling no matter the story he tells." –Library Journal
The daughter of a legendary card player with skills of her own, Claire doesn't want to go into the family business. She's heard the call, and she desperately wants to become a nun. But when her convent comes under financial threat, Claire must leave what she loves to save what she loves–and enter an international poker tournament.
Both a poker novella and a meditation on faith, The Big Blind is a taut, heartfelt and compelling new book from multiple award winner Lavie Tidhar.
"Lavie Tidhar is one of the great writers of my generation." –Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic
"An utterly original voice in contemporary fiction." –Daniel Polansky, author of The Seventh Perfection
"In a genre entirely of his own, and quite possibly a warped genius." –Ian McDonald, author of Time Was
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Fun and hilarious characters take center stage in this action packed mystery. Nadia Wolf, a poker player in Las Vegas, is knocking down arrogant men one hand at a time. That is until she’s tabled with Caleb Usher, a man who not only has looks and charisma but has more luck than a four leaf clover.
Одри Унгар не видела отца двадцать лет. Профессиональный игрок в покер, он уехал из дома, когда ей было двенадцать, и навсегда исчез из ее жизни. И вот Одри уже за тридцать, и теперь она сама балансирует на грани кризиса среднего возраста. Чтобы вновь обрести себя, Одри решает найти отца, однако выя
Одри Унгар не видела отца двадцать лет. Профессиональный игрок в покер, он уехал из дома, когда ей было двенадцать, и навсегда исчез из ее жизни. И вот Одри уже за тридцать, и теперь она сама балансирует на грани кризиса среднего возраста. Чтобы вновь обрести себя, Одри решает найти отца, однако выя