{"product_id":"blessed-odds-an-urban-fantasy-thriller-paperback","title":"Blessed Odds: An Urban Fantasy Thriller - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve McHugh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucas Rurik confronts a cult determined to remake the world--no matter the cost--in this urban fantasy noir from the author of the Hellequin Chronicles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucas Rurik is no stranger to navigating the tricky territory between humans and those touched by the rift. After all, as the last surviving member of the Raven Guild, protecting the peace is his job. But that doesn't mean it's easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs much as Lucas would like to be out hunting for Dr. Callie Mitchell--a deranged scientist with a bad habit of experimenting on the rift-fused--his friends at the Rift-Crime Unit require his expertise on a perilous case. It seems a mysterious kingpin known as the Croupier has been making some shady deals, and revenants, riftborn, and humans alike are winding up dead in the process. Now, with the help of chained revenant Nadia and FBI-agent-turned-revenant Emily West, it's up to Lucas to track down the anonymous crime lord before anyone else is hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as Lucas gets closer to his target, he discovers this is no ordinary manhunt. The Croupier is leading a dangerous group of zealots who want to destroy both the rift and humanity--and they'll stop at nothing to make their so-called Blessed plans a reality . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Last Raven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"McHugh's pithy prose energizes the narrative, even when there's no superpower on display, and builds intrigue with gradual reveals of Lucas' rift-derived skills and backstory. This slick introductory supernatural tale will leave readers eager for a sequel.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Last Raven\u003c\/i\u003e has the appeal of a great action movie. There is a nice mystery, a compelling lead, strong support, and enough adrenaline to leave you with a pleasant high afterward. . . . Eagerly looking forward to the next installment.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Cosmic Circus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \"If you have a friend who loves both speculative fiction novels and thrillers, this is the perfect gift.\" --\u003ci\u003eMedium\u003c\/i\u003e, \"10 Chilling Books for Mystery\/Thriller Lovers This Winter\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751466107168,"sku":"9781039419520","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1d777f0879421dd20b4a6ef282be0bad.webp?v=1779973784","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/blessed-odds-an-urban-fantasy-thriller-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}