The Last Alley

House of Cards Book 1

Children - Grade 4th-6th
389 Pages
Reviewed on 05/20/2015
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Author Biography

Michelle & Trishelle Erickson are a mother-daughter team.

Through their synergy, they create and explore new worlds full of magic, mystery, and (sometimes) mayhem.

Trishelle is a storyteller and enjoys going to different schools to share the wonder of imaginary tales.

Michelle is the author of 19 books. This is her first time co-authoring. She is happily married and enjoys graveyards, sunrises, and family. Not necessarily in that order.

    Book Review

Reviewed by Melinda Hills for Readers' Favorite

Left with only a partial understanding of her identity after an interrupted mind wipe, Sarah Card is whisked away from her home and parents and crashes onto an unfamiliar city street. The Last Alley: House of Cards Book 1 by Michelle and Trishelle Erickson takes you along on Sarah’s quest to save herself from Lurkers and find the Tapestry, the haven where she was supposed to land. Sarah immediately makes friends as other cards – magic users and magic born – join her in a battle to survive an attack by Lurkers, evil spirits that want to suck the magic out of anyone they can find. With a human to help, the group finds its way to safety and is introduced to Taps, a magical woman who is the keeper of the realm. They attend classes at a special school where Sarah can learn about who and what she is – a special card with an important destiny. As the magic continues to disappear and evil forces get closer to Tapestry, will Sarah be able to find out what she needs to know in time to help save the House of Cards?

The Last Alley: House of Cards Book 1 immerses you in a world that is magical yet exists side by side with the ‘real’ world. A wide variety of unique and interesting characters play clearly defined roles in this quick-paced story that is wonderfully entertaining. There is plenty of action, suspense, emotion and cooperation as Sarah and her friends are confronted with dangers that threaten their world. Michelle and Trishelle Erickson have created a fascinating world that holds your interest and promises more to come.