Jimmy Spain was one of the luckiest guys in professional poker—until he landed in prison. There, his wealthy cellmate made him a deal he couldn’t refuse: mentor his only child in the game of Texas Hold’em, and he’ll set Jimmy up in a condo with ten grand a month and an all-expenses-paid poker tour. Done deal. Now Jimmy’s back on the circuit and in charge of a cocky girl named Kat.
As the unlikely pair battle their way to the World Poker Tour Championship in Las Vegas, it seems like nothing can stop them from cashing in. Then a fellow player is found dead with a three-card “Picasso Flop” in his shirt pocket, casting suspicion on the new Hold’em whiz kid, Kat. Amid building pressure to win the tournament, it falls to Jimmy to prove her innocence.
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“Spain is an engaging, likable character…the poker scenes are done with flair and knowledge.” — Publishers Weekly
“Spain is an engaging, likable character…the poker scenes are done with flair and knowledge.”
“Card players and others...will discover an appealing setup...a quick, fun read.”
" This was a fun book to listen to especially since we are heading to Las Vegas soon. The plot was light yet interesting. "
" threeeee words. . .. Vince Van Patten. Nuff said! "
" This book read more like an extended advertisement than a novel. "
" Alright story, likable characters. I'm not sure if the ending was totally believable, but a good enough read. "
" Simple, predictable. It seemed as if Van Patten tried to incorporate everyone he knew into the book. "
Vince Van Patten, the host and commentator for the nationally televised World Poker Tour, is also an actor, screenwriter, producer, director, and world-ranked tennis pro. He lives in Malibu, California.
Robert J. Randisi has written more than four hundred Westerns, including the long-running Gunsmith series. He is also the editor of thirty anthologies and a Writer’s Digest book, Writing the Private Eye Novel. He founded the Private Eye Writers of America in 1982 and created the Shamus Award; he also cofounded Mystery Scene magazine and the American Crime Writer’s League. He lives in Clarksville, Missouri.
Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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