Resultados para "Hustle" en Narrativa literaria

To Fast Eddie Felsen, a young pool hustler, there was only one thing that mattered: to make the big time and the big money in the world of pool by beating the best in the country. Hustling suckers in small towns for good stake money was practice for his goal, and when he felt ready he went to Bennington's pool hall in Chicago to find Minnesota Fats. Eddie and Fats pit nerve against skill in a fantastic match over an unbroken 36 hours.

Twenty years after he conquered the underground pool circuit in The Hustler, "Fast" Eddie Felson is playing exhibition matches with former rival Minnesota Fats in shopping malls. With one failed marriage and years of running a pool hall behind him, Eddie is now ready to regain the skills needed to compete in a world of pool that has changed dramatically since he left.

Blindsided by lust, Misty lost her business, her money, and all her possession - and her man, Brick. More determined than ever to get her money right, she starts from scratch. Using the services of one reliable employee, she slowly rebuilds her escort service. Cash is starting to trickle in, but it's not fast enough. With a new crew working around the clock, Misty reclaims top diva status. Her world should be complete, but something is missing....she's lonely for the love and undivided attention of Brick. She foolishly took him for granted, allowing him to slip from her grasp.

A rollicking adventure that is sure to entertain anyone that loves the game of pool. This audiobook is full of stories about pool hustlers, tournaments, and pool leagues that pool players everywhere can relate to. There is excitement and humor and some unexpected twists. Some of the tales are completely true, while others may be exaggerated or fabricated to make it more interesting. You might even recognize some of the characters in the stories, but many have had their names changed to protect the “innocent".