An Interview With Sue Duff - Author of 'Stack a Deck'

Sue Duff is a Denver based author, that has managed to captivate countless readers with a slick prose that instantly grabs your attention, and her wonderful writing style has helped create a stellar series of novels that easily transport the reader to rich and stunning worlds, known as The Weir Chronicles. The third book in the series, Sleight of Hand is one that we here at Nerds That Geek reviewed last year and as luck would have it, the newest entry in the saga, Stack a Deck is available now in digital format and since we are equally as curious about this novel as well, we sat down with Sue, to discuss her new book and the future of the franchise.

Nerds That Geek: What can you tell us about the plot to 'Stack a Deck' without giving anything major away?
Sue Duff: In the previous book, Sleight of Hand, Ian’s life on Earth is turned upside down. In the fourth book, Stack a Deck, he travels to Earth’s alternate universe, Thrae, to rescue Rayne and discovers just how ruthless and barbaric Aeros and the Primary can be. It’s not only a jolt to Ian, but marks his evolution into becoming the hero the readers always knew he could be. In the meantime, Patrick and Jaered are forced to work together, and the lessons they learn from each other will carry them into the final, and ultimate battle everyone is about to face.

Nerds That Geek: What are you most excited for the fans to discover in this story?
Sue Duff: The interrelationships between the primary, core characters grow deeper, and stronger than ever! I always knew that there were major, OMG plot moments in the third book for the readers, and I didn’t disappoint. But in the fourth book, Ian and his gang make hardcore emotional sacrifices while at the same time exposing their feelings in ways I suspect the readers didn’t see coming. It prepares them for the showdown in the fifth and final book, and leaves them all vulnerable. They don’t all survive.

Nerds That Geek: Is there a sense of sadness with the release of this book, knowing that the final story is around the corner?
Sue Duff: Absolutely! I’ve spent most of my waking energy and dreams on these characters and telling their story over the past few years. Even with the ultimate battle on the horizon, there won’t be an “ending” with the next, and last book. There is always more to tell. If the fans aren’t ready for the gang to slip silently into the night, tangents can be found and honed, certainly. I don’t know if I have full length novels left to tell, but novellas and short stories are always a possibility.

Nerds That Geek: Once the fans finish this book, when can they expect the finale, and is there anything you can tell us about it?
Sue Duff: I’m counting on having the fifth book available no later than this time next year, February 2018. I’ve already hinted that not everyone survives when they take on Aeros and the Primary (including his Pur army). That’s about as much as I’m willing to spill. But by the time the fans finish the fourth book, Stack a Deck, they’ll see where things are headed!

Nerds That Geek: What's on the agenda next for you after this book?
​Sue Duff: I have a very exciting story that I’m already developing. It’s about a sixteen-year-old girl who finds out that there’s far worse things than her simple looks, her stupid life and her seemingly dull future! I hope to do it justice!

To learn more about Stack a Deck, and other novels in the series, visit Sue's Website and to order a digital copy today (Hardcover and Paperback copies will be available on 2/15) head on over to Amazon, and make sure to follow Sue's Facebook and Twitter pages for more exciting updates on the upcoming conclusion to the thrilling Weir Chronicles saga! 

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