Bucking the Tiger


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

(4.3 stars; 7 reviews)

A group of down-and-outers decide on the ultimate gamble: they will bankroll one of themselves, chosen by lot, to live well for a year. Then the one chosen must commit suicide after that year, so that the others can cash in on his life insurance policy. Complications arise when the "lucky winner" finds an unexpected turn in his fortunes. How can he get out of it with his honor intact, or will he "welch" on the deal?

"Bucking the tiger" refers to the game of Faro, one of the most popular card games played in saloons and gambling halls in the 1800s. The name is thought to have come from early card backs that featured a drawing of a Bengal tiger. (Summary by TriciaG) (4 hr 34 min)

Chapters

Broke 11:17 Read by Inkell
"Seven Men from All the World" 24:19 Read by Lindsay Ann Cameron
The Plan 15:47 Read by Lindsay Ann Cameron
The Turn of a Card 16:55 Read by Lindsay Ann Cameron
Mac's Jackpot 24:01 Read by ToddHW
All In 16:45 Read by marisad6
The Midas Touch 18:40 Read by marisad6
Mac Hires an Office 21:55 Read by Lindsay Ann Cameron
The Deputation 20:47 Read by Lindsay Ann Cameron
The Booming of the Western Crown 16:36 Read by Lindsay Ann Cameron
An Option 20:26 Read by ToddHW
Emily Steeves 20:13 Read by MelissaMarie
A Gleam of Light 14:17 Read by MelissaMarie
Wastrels, Regenerate 16:34 Read by MelissaMarie
Andy's Coup 15:40 Read by MelissaMarie

Reviews


(4 stars)

surprisingly good story, even though it has several different narrators it none the less is a very good story. JUST GO AHEAD AND LISTEN TO IT.๐Ÿ‘๐ŸผโœŒ๐Ÿผ

not bad


(3 stars)

pretty good yarn but the end was a bit to abrupt for me.