The Diva's Fool (Order of the Tarot Chronicles Book Zero) (Paperback)

by Silvia Foti (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A magical world where the paranormal proves more powerful than traditional crime solving methodsa fun-filled story with plenty of action and vibrant characters. The Diva's Fool is witty, suspenseful and an all around terrific read!" --Scarlett Dean, author of Invisible Shield

"Reporter Alexandria Vilkas is off and running again, investigating a murder mystery that makes for one hell of a wild night at the opera." --Michael A. Black, author of Melody of Vengeance

"The Diva s Fool casts a powerful spell impossible to break until the last page is read. Magical, yet grounded in reality, the book takes the reader behind the scenes of Chicago's Lyric Opera, into the mysterious realm of the occult and the gritty world of gunrunning. New Age reporter Alexandria Vilkas is a fearless, enchanting and believable detective of the paranormal. I want more of her." --Gail Lukasik, author of Destroying Angels

Product Description
2008 Love Is Murder Award Recipient for "Best Paranormal Mystery"

On the night of her final performance, Opera Diva Carmen Dellamorte, famous for her passion of Tarot cards, staggers onto the Chicago Lyric Opera House stage and dies. Is it the curse of Macbeth or a malevolent plot to dethrone the queen?

Alexandria Vilkas, Chicago reporter, does more than write about the supernatural. She peeks behind the veil of death to investigate murders of the paranormal, and solving the mysterious death of a Diva is the first step on her journey.

Around the world, enthusiasts and masters of the Tarot look to these popular cards for guidance and divination. The deck begins with The Fool, representing the Uninitiated Person beginning a journey consisting of twenty-two phases, each coinciding with the archetypical characters and themes of the Major Arcana, otherwise known as the Greater Secrets.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Echelon Press Publishing; 1 edition (April 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590805062
• ISBN-13: 978-1590805060
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,759,682 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A LOCAL TREASURE, September 15, 2007

By	Vida B. Musielak "X-Ray Gal" (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a must read for all those of us of Lithuanian decent. The references to local ethnic flavor, and local Chicago scenes is fasinating! Silvia expanded her main character of Alexandra Vilkas from her first book, "Skullduggery", and made her all the more likable. Silvia gives the reader an understanding of Taro cards and the opera, in this mystery novel. I truly enjoyed the read and will anxiously await her next book! Vida B. Musielak

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, September 4, 2007

By	P. O. Thurman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For anyone that enjoys a good metaphysical mystery, this is the book to read.

As a person that loves a good tale, I thoroughly enjoyed both the plot and the characters. Each chapter flowed so masterfully into the next that I found myself unable to put the book down until I had read the final page.

As a metaphysician that has a great love and reverence for the Tarot I was impressed with the respect that the cards were given. I was also pleased with how Silvia portrayed some of the multi uses of the Tarot rather than just as a divinatory tool (which is in fact one of its lesser applications).

I believe that everyone can enjoy this book (from the person that has no knowledge of the metaphysical to the person who is adroit at it). I applaud Silvia for writing a book that both explains bits of the metaphysical while engaging one in a suspenseful mystery. I look forward to any books she writes in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read!, June 5, 2008

By	Snoopy Reader - See all my reviews

I enjoyed this metaphysical mystery. I am not much of a mystery fan but when I read the book, I couldn't put it down. The local color was also interesting and added so much to the story. I look forward to this author's next book!