Deck Runner's Gambit (Vegas Arcana)

Deck Runner's Gambit (Vegas Arcana)

AN URBAN FANTASY ARCANAVERSE NOVEL Behind the neon glow lies a darker truth—welcome to VEGAS ARCANA. "Vegas Arcana: Deck Runner's Gambit" is the first book in the Vegas Arcana series, a cornerstone of the expansive ARCANAVERSE . While Vegas Arcana stands on its own, it also opens the door to an interconnected urban fantasy world. Readers can choose to stay in Vegas or explore other Arcanaverse series, each offering unique adventures that ultimately weave together in epic crossover events. Whichever path you choose, the Arcanaverse promises an unforgettable journey into the hidden corners of our world. In Las Vegas, a city where the dazzling lights cast long shadows, Malcolm Byrne's ordinary life is shattered by an encounter with the hidden world of magic. Thrust into a centuries-old battle to maintain the balance of power, Mal must navigate the treacherous waters of a city teeming with arcane dangers. As Mal delves deeper into this mystical underworld, he's tested in ways he never imagined. Forming alliances with those who walk the thin line between the magical and the mundane, he confronts not just the external threats lurking in the darkness, but also the shadows within himself. The choices he faces will define his journey—forcing him to decide not just how to survive, but who he wants to be in a world where the line between right and wrong is as blurred as the neon lights of the Strip. Vegas Arcana: Deck Runner's Gambit is a fast-paced Urban Fantasy that will appeal to fans of Jim Butcher and Benedict Jacka. Readers who love hidden magical worlds, fast-paced action, and in-fighting magical factions won’t be able to put down this contemporary fantasy thrill-ride. James delivers a fresh, sensory-rich adventure in a world full of magic that will leave you eager for more. —Sarah Ready, bestselling author of Ghosted and Switched Gripping and refreshingly original urban fantasy. It's a spellbinding adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. —Rachel Aukes, bestselling author of Space Junk I really enjoyed the story, the characters, and the world building. It kept me turning pages to see how it would end, and James left a nice cliffhanger for the next book. — R.L. King, bestselling author of the Alastair Stone Chronicles Just who is Mal Byrne? Definitely not a man destined for data entry, we find out quickly. The way this unlikely hero clocks out from his mundane cubicle job and immediately gets wrapped in magical tendrils that pull him through a labyrinth of Vegas alleys makes me want to follow his tracks. I can imagine myself walking the Strip, focusing more on the mysterious gaps between buildings, like the author must have done, feeling entire chapters spring to life from the shadows. The ancient mentor who takes Mal under his wing has many jagged gray areas to explore behind his piercing blue eyes, and Mal's new allies bring an enjoyable charm and initiation into this arcane world. I'd love to sit with them in one of their safe-houses for a game of cards, and hope the landlord doesn't mind a knight leaping from the Ace of Spades, shattering the window to buy us all a round of drinks. Nicely done, Mr. Foster. — C. L. Murray, author of The Tale of Eaglefriend series THE ARCANAVERSE SAGA - TOLD VIA FOUR SERIES: VEGAS ARCANA - THE DEPARTMENT OF ANOMALOUS AFFAIRS - THE ARCANIST - THE VAMPIRE ASSASSIN James Anderson Foster is an award-winning Urban Fantasy author known for his captivating narratives. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, James draws inspiration from the city's unique energy and his own imagination. When not writing, he enjoys quality time with his wife and children, under the watchful eye of their unimpressed cat. James balances his love for storytelling with a passion for bourbon and an appreciation for the complexities of the worlds he creates—both on and off the page.