Los Angeles Times: "I came across this book... that I think a lot of you might like. It's light, it moves quickly, it's fun.""A crazier-than-fiction tale of three young gamblers, a Mexican drug cartel and the 1988 Kentucky Derby. - Horse Racing NationA Top 10 Amazon Best Seller: * Sports Biographies * Organized Crime * Adventure & Travel * Sports History * GamblingAn inspiring true crime sports story about a filly who broke through the male-dominated world of horseracing and inspired crowds of men and women alike... along with a trio of gamblers who embark on an epic adventure... It's Seabiscuit meets Narcos, and the best non-fiction adventure and gambling story ever told.When the gamblers unknowingly place their bet with members of a suspected drug cartel at a racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico, they must figure out how to claim their prize -- without getting killed in the process. In a heart-pounding race of their own across the U.S.-Mexico border, the trio come face-to-face with suspected killers, are arrested by the Border Patrol, and fumble their way through the riskiest bet of their lives.- Los Angeles Times award winning sportswriter Steve Springer - "The drama is just beginning at the Tijuana Mexico betting windows, after Winning Colors wins the Kentucky Derby!"- Associated Press, USA TODAY, ESPN, SI.com award winning writer Brant James - "80s nostalgia, high-stakes bets and some intrigue at the Mexican border make this a tale... Paul's description of picking out the perfect Miami Vice suit for a trip to Tijuana or his indulging in other tidbits from his youth, but the tale takes on a standard-def neon vibe that would go well with a score by Phil Collins".- Tobias Schliessler, ASC, Cinematographer of Beauty and the Beast (2017), Dreamgirls (2006), and Lone Survivor (2013) - "It's a wonderfully stylish and entertaining story filled with action, suspense, and a lot of heart."--------------------------
✔ Author(s): Mark Paul
✔ Title: The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told: A True Tale of Three Gamblers, The Kentucky Derby, and the Mexican Cartel
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (2860 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1949642283
✔ ISBN-13: 9781949642285
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told by Mark Paul
Lucy Garraway
This book completely captured my heart. The characters were so relatable, and their journeys resonated deeply with me. The writing was poetic and powerful, leaving me with a sense of awe. I'm grateful to have experienced this literary gem.
Daphne Garner
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Laura Hill
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
