Cards of Death

Series · 9 books · 2019-2021

By Tamara Geraeds

Books in series

The First Demon

2019

Caught in a magical world he never knew existed, Dante has only one choice: fight or die. Things haven't been easy for sixteen-year-old Dante Banner. Abandoned by his father, he has been dealing with his mother's unexplained fits on his own. He has always coped. Until now. After he inherits a haunted house, a pair of demonic cards appears on his doorstep. A mysterious voice urges him to ‘save him or all will be lost’. His search for the meaning of those words just begins when things spin out of control. Demons are coming to kill him and the ghosts residing in the home can only protect him so much. He has to do what the voice tells him, or he will lose everyone he cares about. But danger lurks around every corner. Even those closest to him can't be trusted. Will he be able to fight off the monsters trying to stop him, or perish along with the rest of humanity? A gripping novel for fans of Supernatural, Charmed and Anna Dressed in Blood.

The Second Premonition

2019

He had a feeling the fight wasn’t over. He was right. After a terrifying premonition, Dante knows for sure his destiny is not yet fulfilled. A new set of demonic cards appears. To keep the Devil in Hell, Dante has to save the person they point to. He is the only one who can, but he will need all the powers he can gather to succeed. However, the Shield of ghosts that protects him has weakened and he doesn’t have full control over his own powers yet. Dante barely has time to register the depth of the magical world he has just discovered before more evil comes his way. Devilish surprises jump him from every corner. Will he be strong enough to save the world, and himself? A gripping novel for fans of Supernatural, Charmed and Anna Dressed in Blood.

The Third Sin

2019

A battle with the Devil, a curse and a house full of ghosts. That is what 16-year-old Dante Banner inherited from his father. According to an ancient prophecy he is the powerful Mage that will stop the Devil from reaching the Earth. It all sounds so promising and hopeful, but nothing is ever as easy as it looks in the magical world. Especially when bad luck follows you around, making it even more difficult to save the souls the Devil needs to escape Hell. And it’s not just bad luck on his tail. From the depths of the Shadow World a powerful ally rises to help Lucifer… A gripping novel for fans of Supernatural, Charmed, Leo Hunt's Eight Rivers of Shadow and Anna Dressed in Blood.

The Fourth Soul

2020

A battle with the Devil, a curse and a house full of ghosts. That is what 16-year-old Dante Banner inherited from his father. According to an ancient prophecy he is the powerful Mage that will stop the Devil from reaching the Earth. It all sounds so promising and hopeful, but nothing is ever as easy as it looks in the magical world. Especially when bad luck follows you around, making it even more difficult to save the souls the Devil needs to escape Hell. Thankfully not all is dark and gloomy. Dante and his friends find a hidden room in the mansion, with a powerful tool inside. Fate finally seems to be on their side, until they lose the new Cards of Death. With no idea where to search for the next soul to save, they are fighting blind. It is not long before they walk into a trap and come face to face with an evil entity without a body. Can Dante defeat this enemy and keep his Shield intact? Or will this be his final battle?

The Fifth Portal

2020

With so many problems already hindering his mission to stop the Devil, getting stuck in another magical world wasn’t exactly Dante’s plan. Neither was losing his memory. With no idea who the people around him are, how will he know who to trust? Home seems far away, especially when he comes face to face with the Devil’s accomplices behind the fifth portal. They seem to be two steps ahead of him. Will Dante be able to get back to Earth before the fifth soul is snatched?

The Sixth Ghost

2020

Save the world or save your friends? 16-year old Dante Banner’s mission to keep the Devil in Hell has seen ups and downs, but lately he can’t seem to turn his luck around. With several of his loved ones in mortal danger, Dante has some tough decisions to make. Will he fight for the people who were taken, or save the next soul on the list? Satan seems to have a back-up plan to escape, but there's no way of knowing how close to success he is. All Dante knows is that in order to turn the tables, he'll need more fire power. Will he find it in time or will his enemies get in his way once again?

The Seventh Crow

2021

What if using magic on your enemy only makes it stronger? With his team complete, and strengthened, Dante Banner’s hopes of defeating the Devil are rising. But Jeep’s freedom comes with a price. An unexpected enemy not only keeps them from reaching the next soul, it also blocks their way out of Darkwood Manor. And fighting it with magic has a dangerous effect… Meanwhile the battle with Lucifer is no longer confined to Earth. Another world is also infiltrated by demons, and this world is counting on Dante’s help as well. On top of this, another threat lurks behind the portal in the silver mine, a creature they have been dreading to meet… Will Dante and his friends find a way around these enemies in time, or will they lose another soul to the Devil, and maybe even… their lives?

The Eighth Mage

2021

How do you beat an unbeatable monster? After an astral confrontation with one of his strongest enemies, Dante finds himself struggling to return to his body. A hard choice awaits him. A choice between his own happiness and that of the ones he loves. Doubting his decision from the moment he makes it, Dante throws himself head-first into the battle with Satan again. With his Shield of ghosts complete again, he has a chance to focus on finding his mom. But the demons sent by Lucifer don’t wait for a convenient moment to attack. Soon, Dante and his friends find themselves face to face with a demon that seems impossible to beat. If none of their powers work on this monster, will they find a way to escape it? Or will this be the end of their battle? The Eighth Mage is the 8th book in the exciting Cards of Death series. A thrilling, fast-paced story for fans of Supernatural and Grimm. If you like a classic magical conflict with original and exciting twists, then you’ll love this captivating story.

The Ninth Angel

2021

The end is finally here Fighting demons, saving souls, casting spells… Dante Banner’s life has been a whirlwind of danger lately. Now, he and his friends are preparing for the final battle against Satan. There is no doubt in their minds that the Devil will break out of Hell to take over Earth and Heaven, killing most of the population in the process. But Dante and his friends have some surprises ready. These will tip the balance in their favor. If… they manage to get everything ready in time. If… all of Dante’s friends remain loyal to him. If… evil doesn’t creep up behind them. Who will win this battle? What future awaits humankind and the angels? Who will survive when good and evil clash? Find out now, in this conclusion to the suspenseful Cards of Death series. The Ninth Angel is the 9th and final book in the exciting Cards of Death series. A thrilling, fast-paced story for fans of Supernatural and Grimm. If you like a classic magical conflict with original and exciting twists, then you’ll love this captivating story.

Author

Tamara Geraeds

Author · 13 books

Tamara Geraeds was born in 1981. When she was 6 years old, she wrote her first poem, which basically translates as: A hug for you and a hug for me and that’s how life should be She started writing books at the age of 15 and her first book was published in 2012. After 6 books in Dutch she decided to write a young adult fantasy series in English: Cards of Death. Tamara’s bibliography consists of books for children, young adults and adults, and can be placed under fantasy and thrillers. Besides writing she runs her own business, in which she teaches English, Dutch and writing, (re)writes texts and edits books. She’s been playing badminton for over 20 years and met the love of her life Frans on the court. She loves going out for dinner, watching movies, and of course reading, writing and hugging her husband. She’s crazy about sushi and Indian curries, and her favorite color is red. Ik werd in 1981 geboren in het Zeeuwse dorpje Arnemuiden. Al op mijn 6e schreef ik mijn eerste gedichtje: Een knufje voor jou en een knufje voor mij en zo gaat het leven voorbij. Op mijn 15e begon ik aan mijn eerste (jeugd)boek ‘Achtervolgd door de Dood’, dat ik in 2005 in eigen beheer uitgaf, onder het pseudoniem Jayda Rosa. Ook liet ik in dat jaar een bundel met gedichten drukken: ‘De tijd staat even stil’. Jarenlang bleef ik dromen van een carrière als schrijfster en in 2011 kwam die droom eindelijk uit. Bij Karakter Uitgevers verscheen de bundel Bergen Bloedt, met daarin mijn spannende verhaal Elf November. Via Tenpages.com kwam ik vervolgens bij Kluitman terecht, die begin 2012 mijn debuut Nergens uitbracht. Mijn eerste Young Adult Jasper werd in 2013 door Uitgeverij Zilverspoor uitgegeven. Daarna volgde bij Uitgeverij Kramat de serie Christopher Plum, die nog steeds loopt, en daarna een aantal korte verhalen, waaronder het als boekje gepubliceerde Tegenwereld. In 2017 verscheen mijn allereerste boek voor volwassenen: Echo bij uitgeverij Kabook. Inmiddels heb ik me volledig op het schrijven gestort. Begin 2011 startte ik mijn eigen bedrijf: Tekstbureau Charizma. Ik volgde de opleiding voor Docent Creatief Schrijven aan de HVA en geef nu cursussen. En daarnaast schrijf ik natuurlijk verder aan een aantal nieuwe boeken!