One Eyed Jacks Are Wild' is a captivating tale of unlikely bonds, horse racing, and high-stakes poker. Author Paul A. Kazakov unwraps a captivating story of an aged horse trainer and poker maestro, Big Joe Harbin, where he reluctantly joins forces with Samuel Surratt, a young reporter. Samuel's quest to understand his estranged father, Gentleman Gene Beaudry, leads to a rollercoaster journey through the realms of horse racing and underground poker. Harbin's dream of showcasing his rehabilitated racehorses at Santa Anita in Los Angeles pushes the limits of trust and competition, making both mentor and protege confront their pasts. Alongside charismatic King Klassen and two enigmatic women, Farah and Carolina, secrets and grudges unfurl in a thrilling cross-country adventure from Calgary to the glittering lights of Las Vegas, the scorching deserts of Phoenix, and a high-stakes finale in Los Angeles.