Dead Man's Deal - (Asylum Tales) by Jocelynn Drake (Paperback)

About the Book

The dark and dangerous follow-up that continues the adventures of a magical tattoo artist begun in "Angel's Ink."

Book Synopsis

Dead Man's Deal by Jocelynn Drake continues the dark and dangerous adventures of a magical tattoo artist begun in Angel's Ink.

In a gritty urban fantasy world where elves, faeries, trolls, werewolves, and vampires swim free in a sea of humanity, sometimes you need an edge. Looking for a little love? Need some luck? Desperate for revenge? Gage can give you what you need. The most talented tattoo artist in town, he knows the right symbol and the right mix of ingredients and ink to achieve your heart's desire. One tattoo is all it takes. But remember, everything has its price.

The wizards know Gage is using forbidden magic, and they intend to punish him for his transgressions. Too bad if innocent humans and monsters--entire cities--get in the way. They will quell a nascent magical uprising and Gage will be the sacrifice they need. First, though, they have to find him.

From the Back Cover

The acclaimed Asylum Tales continue

Wizard and tattoo artist Gage escaped the dread Ivory Towers, but no one can outrun his past forever. The wizards know Gage is using forbidden magic, and they will stop at nothing--even destroying cities--to stop him . . . and the nascent human uprising.

Review Quotes

"Jocelynn Drake's writing holds a wonderfully wry humor akin to dark chocolate: bitter but irresistible. With a unique and fascinating magic system, Angel's Ink is a new take on traditional and urban fantasy themes, spinning a tale of personal vendettas, mob bosses, and just a touch of romance. Gage is an engaging, sympathetic character with curiously twisted problems that he brings upon himself despite his best efforts. Keeping secrets from his friends works...until the hapless Gage makes the largest, and perhaps best, mistake of his life. Now he just has to survive it. Angel's Ink is an other-earthly blend of magic and technology in the best tradition of urban fantasy that refused to let me go. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive." - Kim Harrison
"Gritty, authentic and fast-paced! This urban fantasy series rocks!" - J.R. Ward
"Angel's Ink is an other-earthly blend of magic and technology in the best tradition of urban fantasy that refused to let me go. The continuing Asylum Tales promise to be intriguing and wildly inventive." - Kim Harrison
"A lot of fun, with a whole new take on the dark urban fantasy. Bright and breezy, with fascinating characters, and a background with hidden depths. Drake puts the ink in incredible." - Simon R. Green
"Jocelynn is amazing at fleshing out plots, subplots and characters." - USA Today
"Expert storyteller Drake invites readers to join her in a spirited and spellbinding new series.... The author does a great job of introducing her mesmerizing new world and then filling it with a truly compelling cast of characters. She is on track to deliver another outstanding and inventive series." - Romantic Times BOOKclub
"Drake kicks off a new urban fantasy series with a strong first title....definitely check out this series from the popular Drake." - Booklist
"Drake (the Dark Days vampire series) very ably spins a series launch ....stirs up trouble that sends the plot caroming with ferocious intensity to a satisfying but open-ended conclusion." - Publishers Weekly
"[T]he clever, complex story intrigues - Publishers Weekly