Billy Phelan's Greatest Game by William Kennedy
Billy Phelan's Greatest Game is a novel set in the 1930s, focusing on the life of a small-time hustler and poker player named Billy Phelan. When a local politician's son is kidnapped, Billy becomes embroiled in the case, despite his attempts to stay out of it. The story explores the themes of morality, corruption, and redemption as Billy navigates the seedy underbelly of Albany, New York, and is forced to confront his own past and make some tough decisions.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 80th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)