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We shut this bookstore down several years ago, but still have a lot of books occupying our house. The inventory may be a bit off, so any orders will be checked, confirmed and then billed. All procedes from this sale will go towards the budget for Clarkesworld Magazine. All space freed up by books leaving the house will go to my kids. This sale ends November 19th and the minimum order size is $40.

 

 

   

Play Dead
by Michael A. Arnzen

Signed Hardcover

Publisher: Raw Dog Screaming Press (2005)
ISBN: 1933293047

Out of stock. It is not likely that we will receive more copies of this book.


Description:

Johnny had been to the top. Young and slick, he knew how to play the high roller, dress the part, and make his opponents sweat. He'd ridden into Vegas on a winning streak a mile wide. But Vegas took everything, even his lucky gold tooth.

You'd think he couldn't fall any lower than a homeless shelter full of the downtrodden. And he couldn't possibly have anything left to lose. But you'd be wrong.

Johnny soon discovers there's a game going on at the shelter. A game where before you play the cards you have to make them. A game where the payout is survival and folding means death. A game where the question becomes: are you playing the cards or are they playing you?

Using 52 chapters Arnzen's novel-of-cards is stacked with mischief and thrills. Like the most accomplished blackjack dealer Arnzen will keep you guessing at his hand. Are you ready to play?

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