Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch
In Charles E. Fritch's novel Skin Game, a young man named Jack is struggling to make ends meet in a small town in the Midwest. He's been living with his aunt and uncle since his parents died, and he's desperate to find a way to make some money. When he hears about a mysterious underground game called Skin Game, he decides to take a chance and join in. The game is a high-stakes game of chance, and Jack soon finds himself in over his head. He's pitted against some of the most dangerous criminals in the city, and he's forced to use his wits and cunning to survive. As the stakes get higher, Jack finds himself in a desperate race against time to win the game and save his own life. Will Jack be able to outwit his opponents and win the game? Or will he be taken down by the criminals he's playing against? Skin Game is a thrilling story of suspense and danger, and it will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By Charles E. Fritch · First published 1954 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction