Highest Stakes, All In

Highest Stakes, "All In" This mystery written by Russell C. Arslan grabs you making you part of Matt Papaz' story all the way to the All In poker game's ending. After Homeland Security charges him with crimes he knows nothing about, Papaz goes All In to prove his innocence. The intelligent strategies needed for any card game of skill, such as Texas Hold'em are attributes necessary for Matt Papaz's survival. All In, means going full throttle, taking a commanding position. Based on odds and reading his opponents makes Papaz the most powerful person in the game. Playing from a position of power rather than weakness gives him the edge in any life or death situation. Acting from strength, All In is Papaz's template for dealing with forces more powerful than himself who are bent on his elimination. All In uses gambling tactics and strategies as a guide for the way Matt Papaz deals with his adversaries, reads danger, adapts and overcomes all odds. These are his trademarks, not only in the world of professional poker, but also his success and survival in the world of national security gamesmanship.