{"product_id":"tarotmancer-hardcover","title":"Tarotmancer - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW. a. Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf the first book was \"...a riveting tale about personal strength and hidden magic\" (\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews)\u003c\/i\u003e, this next one is about working together to defeat a great enemy in the magical Riven Isles.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing \u003ci\u003eTinderbox, \u003c\/i\u003e the acclaimed first title in the \u003cb\u003eTales from the Riven Isles\u003c\/b\u003e, the story of magic and revenge continues with \u003ci\u003eTarotmancer\u003c\/i\u003e. Harper holds the Gift of Divination. Red is the infamous Reynard the Fox, fugitive shapeshifter. When his past finds him Red is taken to the Kingdom of Vale within Underneath so he can pay for his crimes and Harper is taken as hostage. With the Rot drawing on the hatred of the citizens, including Harper she realizes she must put her feelings aside and save Red from the punishment of the Cesspit. As the Rot continues to grow, all must take control of their emotions and join to protect Vale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTales from the Riven Isles\u003c\/b\u003e is a dark fantasy series set in a world outside of our own, where the characters of myth and fairy-tales exist, and their legends live on. Featuring the novels: 'Tinderbox', 'Tarotmancer', and 'The Hatter's Daughter'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAME TREE PRESS\u003c\/b\u003e is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction \u0026amp; fantasy, and crime \/ mystery \/ thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy A. Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction whose work blends emotional resonance with genre-defying imagination. She began writing at five and completed her first novel by fourteen, starting with mysteries before discovering speculative fiction through the influence of Ray Bradbury. Her contemporary, character-driven style often centers strong, complex female protagonists navigating richly built worlds.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer debut novel, \u003ci\u003eTinderbox\u003c\/i\u003e, and its sequel, \u003ci\u003eTarotmancer\u003c\/i\u003e, launched the Tales from the Riven Isles series with Flame Tree Press. \u003ci\u003eTinderbox\u003c\/i\u003e reached the Top 100 on Amazon's Best Sellers List in Black \u0026amp; African American Fantasy Fiction and won the 2022 Foreword INDIES Gold Award for Fantasy. The third installment, \u003ci\u003eThe Hatter's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, released in April 2025, and the final volume, \u003ci\u003eSteelbound\u003c\/i\u003e, arrives June 9, 2026. Critics have compared her work to N. K. Jemisin, L. Penelope, and Sarah J. Maas.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendy is currently developing several new projects for her readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Girl of Morning Glory\u003c\/i\u003e (MG contemporary fantasy), \u003ci\u003eThe Last Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e (grimdark fantasy), \u003ci\u003eThe Good Guys\u003c\/i\u003e (AU contemporary fantasy), and \u003ci\u003eImmortal Stream\u003c\/i\u003e (science-fantasy).\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA proud Delaware native, she lives with her older brother -- fondly known as Big Brother -- and two diva cats. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, gardening, gaming, and streaming on Twitch as Runic Nightshade. Visit her at www.authorwasimpson.com to explore her works-in-progress and connect.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.6 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52585329983781,"sku":"9781787587885","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/2487\/2485\/files\/tfFJjHbSMV9781787587885.webp?v=1781600603","url":"https:\/\/c4lhome.com\/products\/tarotmancer-hardcover","provider":" Companion for Life Five Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}