When she arrived, Chimsky was already waiting at their usual spot in the back, a small booth for two underneath a mounted moose head, a drink in hand. He was dressed in his dealer's garb.
-- Queen of Spades by Michael Shou-Yung Shum, published by Forest Avenue Press.
I love Queen of Spades, the debut novel retelling Pushkin's short story of the same name, set in a Washington state casino in the 1980s.
The eye-catching cover is by Portland artist Gigi Little.
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by The Purple Booker, where you can find the official rules for this weekly event.
This one sounds really intriguing! Thank you for sharing.
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