"They said the house always wins-until he learned the art of the game." Chuckie Hamm was a nobody-trapped in a dead-end job, suffocating under the weight of an ordinary life. Then, a chance encounter with the charismatic Greg Gatsby pulls him into the world of high-stakes blackjack, where skill and strategy can turn the tables on the casinos. Reinventing himself as Charlie Cunningham, a fearless high roller, Charlie joins an elite card-counting team set on taking millions from Vegas's newest and most extravagant casino-the Lussuria. But the deeper he plays, the more he realizes the game isn't just about the cards-it's about identity, deception, and the price of chasing more. His partner, the unpredictable and brilliant Tori, has already found her escape: a life by the ocean, free from the grind. As the team's biggest play unfolds, Charlie must face the ultimate gamble-not just with the house, but with his own future. Because in this game, it's not just about winning or losing. It's about knowing when to walk away. High Stakes - The Art of the Game is a pulse-pounding, high-risk thriller that blends the adrenaline of Bringing Down the House with the existential reckoning of Fight Club. If you've ever wondered what it takes to beat the system-or if the system is even worth beating-this book will keep you hooked until the last hand.