by Nate Silver
First published 2024
Nate Silver is a rising star in the world of professional poker, with an uncanny ability to read the game and his opponents. But when he's recruited by a clandestine group of hedge fund managers and venture capitalists, he finds himself entangled in a perilous game of risk and reward. As he navigates the treacherous waters of high-finance, Silver must confront his own demons and decide how far he's willing to go to win. With his career and his life on the line, he'll have to use every trick in the book to stay one step ahead of his ruthless adversaries.
Genres: fiction, suspense, crime, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, high-stakes
Setting: Las Vegas, Silicon Valley
Period: late 20th–early 21st centuries
576 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness