Death in the Cards
books by Mia P. Manansala
The young adult debut from the award-winning author of Arsenic and Adobo! When a high school tarot reader’s latest client goes missing after a troubling reading, she must apply everything she’s learned from her private investigator mother to solve a case of her own. Danika Dizon is a natural problem-solver. Thanks to her private investigator mom and mystery author dad, she's equipped with the skills to offer guidance to anxious classmates who come to her for a tarot reading between classes. For a price, of course. But when one of her clients vanishes shortly after they're dealt a death card, the girl’s younger sister Gaby begs Danika to figure out what went wrong. Danika takes on the case, thinking it's the perfect way to prove to her parents that she should be an official investigator... The book maintains a steady rhythm that supports immersion without rushing important developments. Readers are given time to absorb key moments, enhancing emotional impact and understanding. The story benefits from its well-defined structure, which helps maintain momentum throughout. Each section contributes to the larger narrative arc, ensuring that the story feels purposeful. This structural clarity enhances readability and overall enjoyment.