Tarotmancer: 2 (Tales from the Riven Isles, 2) - Softcover

Simpson, W. A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1787587878 ISBN 13: 9781787587878

Publisher: FLAME TREE PRESS, 2023

Synopsis

If the first book was "...a riveting tale about personal strength and hidden magic" (Foreword Reviews), this next one is about working together to defeat a great enemy in the magical Riven Isles.

Following Tinderbox, the acclaimed first title in the Tales from the Riven Isles, the story of magic and revenge continues with Tarotmancer. 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.

Tales from the Riven Isles 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'.

FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & 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

About this title

About the Author

Wendy A. Simpson is an award‑winning fantasy and science‑fiction author who began writing at five and completed her first novel at fourteen. Inspired by Ray Bradbury, she now writes contemporary, character‑driven fantasy. Her Tales from the Riven Isles series includes Tinderbox, Tarotmancer, The Hatter’s Daughter (2025), and Steelbound (2026). Her work has drawn comparisons to N. K. Jemisin, L. Penelope, and Sarah J. Maas.

Edition details

• Publisher: FLAME TREE PRESS
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787587878
• ISBN 13: 9781787587878
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 249