Memoirs of a Legendary Pool Hustler: Stories from the Road

Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive in the high-stakes underground world of professional pool gambling? What drives someone to risk everything for the perfect hustle? Step into the shadowy realm of pool halls and back-room games where fortunes are won and lost with the crack of a cue ball. In this gripping memoir, CJ Wiley, one of America's most notorious pool hustlers, pulls back the curtain on the gritty reality of professional pool gambling in the 1980s. From small-town Missouri to the dangerous gambling dens of Detroit, Wiley's journey is a masterclass in psychological warfare, strategic thinking, and raw survival instinct. Through encounters with colorful characters like Omaha John and Strong Arm John, Wiley learned to navigate a world where a single mistake could cost you everything. His authentic account reveals the intense mental preparation, strategic deception, and pure nerve required to succeed in an environment where the stakes go far beyond money. Having risen from a small-town prodigy to battling legends like Steve Mizerak, Wiley's expertise and insights offer a rare glimpse into a world few have seen and even fewer have mastered.