In the House of Shadows, Even Cards Can Kill

Preston, sharp as a tack yet ill at ease in the field, finds himself in a world where intellect can't shield him from bullets. With only his wits, he's knee-deep in treacherous waters—Solitaire's secret could crown him or capsize him. But men like Ace don't tolerate failure, and now, blood paints the road to revelation.

A surgical clinic moonlighting as a criminal crossroads spells danger. Shots fired, allegiances questioned, and a haunting green light from a card that shouldn't matter—but does. Moral ambiguity shrouds every step Preston takes. In this game of survival, the house plays its cards close, and Preston can only hope to beat the odds before he's dealt out permanently.