Players: Con Men, Hustlers, Gamblers and Scam Artists
Welcome to the dark side of gambling, the "other side of the tracks." The most exciting aspects of the gambling world are the ones that most gamblers never see, and would never want to see. The dangerous aspects, always seconds away from a life-threatening situation, always looking for better action, winning and losing fortunes in the span of an evening. There is a drama in gambling that most of us can imagine but will never actually experience.
Players delivers on all levels. This collection of stories has every aspect of the con that you can imagine, and on top of that has an extensive representation from the whos-who of the literary world. Each story leaves the reader wanting more, and there are no exceptionally poor selections to point out in the work. The editors have done a fantastic job in picking the best of the best to be included in this anthology.
This is the perfect type of book to pick up if you need something to read on the way to the casino. It doesn't really matter how long your trip is, as the book is a series of short stories. Stopping in the middle of the book is not going to cause you any mental anguish. Simply read the end of the short story you were on, and close the book for now. The book is a nice-sized read at 397 pages, and you can buy a new copy of Players for $12, and a used copy for around $7.
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