Shadow Card Guardian

Dania Ellis has faced warzones and Emergency Room chaos—but nothing prepared her for Drop Night.  Once every ten years, the gods give a deck of cards to a chosen few. These new “deckbearers” are capable of great magical feats, and are the top of every food chain, both metaphorically and literally.   As a combat veteran and ER nurse, Dania knows what it takes to fight for a better life. She’s worked tirelessly to build a future for herself and her orphaned nephew, Jake. But everything changes on Jake’s fourteenth birthday when he receives a Drop Night deck—straight from Nyx, the goddess of night.  The deck grants Jake power, but it also paints a target on his back. Suddenly, he’s a deckbearer hunted by forces that would do anything to possess his special deck of cards. But those hunting him and others like him failed to consider one important thing: Jake may be orphaned, but he’s not alone…  Because Dania will do anything to protect her kid. Survival isn’t just an option—it’s a promise.  Fast-paced, gripping, and full of heart, this story is in the same universe as Demon Card Enforcer, and perfect for fans of All the Skills and Goblin Summoner. Volume 1 has been stubbed. Shadow Card Guardian is out in KU as of 16 April 2025! Paperbacks will be live as of 18 April 2025, and Audiobook coming soon!  Note:  This story is set in the same world as John Stovall's outstanding Demon Card Enforcer.  It takes place at the same time as Demon Card Enforcer book 1.  John Stovall has read and approved every word of this story, and we will have some overlap with the supporting characters.  Enjoy!