Advance Praise for Bluff : "As lithe and cunning as its characters, Michael Kardos's Bluff is a masterly exercise in narrative sleight of hand. This is suspense in its purest form--character-driven, immersive and hopelessly addictive. Prepare to be taken." --Megan Abbott, Edgar Award-winning author of You Will Know Me "Michael Kardos is a master at ratcheting up the suspense, and Bluff combines poker, a brilliant con game, and two terrific women who run the show. If you haven't read Kardos yet, Bluff is the perfect place to start!" --Lisa Scottoline, bestselling author of Exposed "Terrific writing, great characters, an insider's knowledge, and a killer plot with a leg-breaker of a twist. What are you waiting for? Buy this book." --Peter Blauner, author of Proving Ground and Slow Motion Riot "Natalie is a sharp-witted survivor with a relatable self-sabotaging streak whose move into the dark world of card cheats climaxes with a spin worthy of the most adept con artists." -- Booklist Praise for Michael Kardos: "Original.

a carefully calibrated study of how even the most highly evolved members of our species can become feral under pressure." -- New York Times Book Review , on The Three-Day Affair "Brilliant. Before He Finds Her is one of the most innovative and compelling thrillers to come along in recent years. Read the first page and kiss the next 24 hours goodbye. Bravo!" --Jeffery Deaver, on Before He Finds Her "Kardos delivers another outstanding crime thriller . Sophisticated characterizations enhance the intricately constructed story line." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review), on Before He Finds Her "A gripping literary thriller." -- Columbus Dispatch , on Before He Finds Her " The Three-Day Affair never stops roaring, the pages blurring by, dangerously accelerating.

" -- Esquire , on The Three-Day Affair "Utterly compelling, innovative and packed with beautifully drawn characters, Michael Kardos' second thriller propels him into the front rank of contemporary American thriller writers." -- Independent (Ireland), on Before He Finds Her "A wonderful piece of literary suspense craftsmanship. Line by line, Michael Kardos dazzles with prose strength and style . A fascinating character study and engaging thriller." --Michael Koryta, on The Three-Day Affair.