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Heists & Headstones: A Short Fantasy Story Kindle Edition

by C. L. Schneider (Author), J. R. Swiger (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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He steals. She kills. For years, they've played a game of cat and mouse, defined by an unspoken set of rules and infused by competition—and a dangerous attraction.

Raiza knows better than to trust a thief, especially one who comes bearing gifts in the middle of the night. But when Tanic shows up offering a truce, and an opportunity for coin, curiosity sets in. She’s learned the hard way that Tanic is never without an ace up his sleeve. This time, she has one, too. But in a game without end, it’s less about winning and more about who makes the better move. Will Raiza finally outfox her long-time thieving nemesis? Find out in this exciting tale of wits and blades, co-written by the author of The Crown of Stones Trilogy.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0841R4J3M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C.L. Schneider (February 4, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4016 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 21 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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C. L. Schneider

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Born in a small Kansas town on the Missouri river, C.L. Schneider grew up in a house of avid readers and overflowing bookshelves. Her first full-length novel took shape while she was still in high school, on a typewriter in her parent's living room. Though Schneider has been writing all of her life, Magic-Price (the award-winning first installment in The Crown of Stones Trilogy) was her first published novel.

While her main focus is epic and urban fantasy for adults, she dabbles in all areas of speculative fiction. Her stories tend to be dark, conflict-laden tales full of magic and mystery, action and intrigue, antiheroes and villains, monsters and myths, friendship, love, loss and sacrifice—with enough twists to give you whiplash.

Learn more about C.L. Schneider, and the magical worlds she creates, at clschneiderauthor.com, where you can read reviews, excerpts, sneak peeks and teasers, subscribe to her newsletter, and join her Street Team. An active part of the online indie author community, you can connect with her on social media, or visit the News and Events page on her website for a full list of C.L. Schneider's in-person appearances in the NY, NJ, and CT area.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
23 global ratings

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Michael R. Stern
5.0 out of 5 stars A short story with a twist.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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Heists and Headstones, by C..L. Schneider and J. R. Swiger is terrific. First, it's short, of course, being a short story. I read it in the twenty minutes I have for a lunch break. And it's clever. The story of two people manipulating each other with a twist that you don't see coming. Well done. Fun lunch time.
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Dylan James Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars A brisk, absorbing read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
A short fantasy story, Heists and Headstones is a quick read but an engrossing one. Raiza is an assassin, Tanic a thief—they’re each other’s nemesis, but there’s a high level of unspoken respect and even attraction between them. When Tanic comes to Raiza with an offer she can’t refuse, who will win this game of cat and mouse?

This has a distinctly Assassin’s Creed feel to it, perhaps a setting in Victorian London, and it’s the writing skill that puts the reader right in the scene with no words wasted. Both Tanic and Raiza are characters you will instantly like, and their interaction makes this story way more enjoyable than a story of this length probably should be. The Afterword hints at more books involving these two characters … err, yes please.

Heists and Headstones is a co-authored project. C. L. Schneider I know, and I’m already a huge fan; any story with her name on it and you know it’s going to be good. J. R. Swiger I’ve not heard of before, but after reading this story I’ll be sure to check out more of his writing.

Highly recommended if you want a brisk, absorbing read.
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Kelly Powell ~ Lady Hawkeye
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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Heists and Headstones is a very short fantasy story. Both characters are butt headed & manipulating each other. This is well worth reading. I’m definitely going to read more. I am giving a completely voluntary review.
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Christine Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars I definitely want more!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
Heists and Headstones by C. L. Schneider & J. R. Swisher is my first read of theirs. It won’t be the last!

This is a short (very short!) read about a professional assassin & a professional thief who butt heads often in their respective lines of work.

In this very brief work, you get an immediate feel for the world in which they inhabit. The characters, particularly Raiza, the master assassin, are very alive in the telling. And her nemesis, Tanic, the thief, is boldly expressed as well.

I gobbled this story up so fast! Absolute great read and lots of fun. I hope (fervently) we see more about these two mesmerizing characters in the future! Solid 4 star read.
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Saundra Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars A short but gripping tale.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
A short but gripping tale. An assassin and a thief, constant adversaries with a lot of sexual tension. As these two face off for one final time, will one be the definitive winner?

I was gifted a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!! Bring on the next one!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
A very, very short story, an introduction you might say; but loaded with suspense, tension and wondering what will come next! This is the shortest story I have ever read, but I LOVED the suspense and tension that it was able to build in me and I can't wait to see what comes next!! An absolutely brilliant, 5-star introduction!
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Steve Martinson
4.0 out of 5 stars good intro.
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
This is a good introduction to these 2 characters, whom we will be seeing in more stories (please!). A series would be a good place to flesh out their backstories. The love/hate relationship is just classic! A constant battle of wits. Good job!

I received a free copy of this story, but am giving a completely voluntary review.
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Averi lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020
Wow, i want to know. This was amazing short story, intrigued to know were it goes. I cant wait to read the rest.
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Sentinelle 23
4.0 out of 5 stars 💙ETONNANT !
Reviewed in France on January 10, 2022
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Juste avant d’insérer la clé dans la serrure de la porte, elle écoutait les bruits aux alentours.

Rien de particulier à part des bruits de ronflements...

Elle entra à l’intérieur...

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Une très courte et très étonnante novelette qui se lit trop rapidement et dont on ne peut absolument pas deviner la fin !

J’espère qu’il y aura une suite. 💙
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Dylan James Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars A brisk, absorbing read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2020
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A short fantasy story, Heists and Headstones is a quick read but an engrossing one. Raiza is an assassin, Tanic a thief—they’re each other’s nemesis, but there’s a high level of unspoken respect and even attraction between them. When Tanic comes to Raiza with an offer she can’t refuse, who will win this game of cat and mouse?

This has a distinctly Assassin’s Creed feel to it, perhaps a setting in Victorian London, and it’s the writing skill that puts the reader right in the scene with no words wasted. Both Tanic and Raiza are characters you will instantly like, and their interaction makes this story way more enjoyable than a story of this length probably should be. The Afterword hints at more books involving these two characters … err, yes please.

Heists and Headstones is a co-authored project. C. L. Schneider I know, and I’m already a huge fan; any story with her name on it and you know it’s going to be good. J. R. Swiger I’ve not heard of before, but after reading this story I’ll be sure to check out more of his writing.

Highly recommended if you want a brisk, absorbing read.
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