An Acquired Taste

Clay Randal lives in the vibrant, thrilling, cosmopolitan New York City.

Known for his smooth talk and wit, he falls victim to the allure of gambling, nightlife, and women.

Now, heavily indebted to the notorious gangster Big Sal, Clay pleads with Lady Luck, knowing that with the right angle, you could bet it all and win big.

After groveling to the short-tempered Mediterranean gangster, Clay becomes determined to pay his debts more than ever.

He dreams of starting anew, doing right, and meaning something to somebody.

©2021 Timothy Marsters and Schmid (P)2025 Timothy Marsters and Schmid

Intriguing with Suspense!

"A capturing of suspense, mingled with an eerie mélange of spookiness & ending with dread."

Spot on performances

For a book this size, you would expect to have one or two narrators. But not this book. Instead, the authors took the extra time to hire seven different voice talents, perfectly orchestrating An Acquired Taste.

An Acquired Taste is realistic, and the characters are authentic.