The Big Blind

Tidhar changes genres with every outing, but his astounding talents guarantee something new and compelling no matter the story he tells. Library Journal The daughter of a legendary card player with skills of her own, Claire doesnt want to go into the family business. Shes heard the call, and she desperately wants to become a nun. But when her convent comes under financial threat, Claire must leave what she loves to save what she lovesand enter an international poker tournament. Both a poker novella and a meditation on faith, The Big Blind is a taut, heartfelt and compelling new book from multiple award winner Lavie Tidhar. Lavie Tidhar is one of the great writers of my generation. Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic An utterly original voice in contemporary fiction. Daniel Polansky, author of The Seventh Perfection In a genre entirely of his own, and quite possibly a warped genius. Ian McDonald, author of Time Was