Haunted since childhood by his father’s murder, Ethan Cross buried his prodigious gambling talent to honor his father’s final wish: “Never gamble.” Yet, he never stopped searching for the killer. Rescued by Claudia, owner of the Paradise Casino, Ethan works undercover as a bartender, using the casino’s underworld connections to quietly hunt for clues. His vow and his cover are tested to the limit when a ruthless, high-stakes gambler arrives at the casino. Recognizing a tell that ties this man to his past, Ethan realizes this game might be his only chance to uncover the truth. Now, he must decide whether to break his sacred promise and risk everything in one final hand, playing for the ultimate prize: justice for his father’s death.
