Jack is a star soccer player on a team that grooms athletes for the premiere league. He also works at the club house for the senior league and gains inside information on players, which helps him win fantasy soccer match-ups. His success draws the attention of a smooth-talking bookie whose youth and flashy presents pull Jack into the world of gambling. At first, he can't lose and the money is easy, but Jack quickly learns that one wrong choice can send him spiraling down the rabbit hole known as compounded interest. He owes g time d his formerly friendly bookie wants to cash in. The fast-paced writing has enough soccer action to keep reluctant readers turning the pages, and the gambling intrigue, along with a side plot involving a new player on Jack's team, adds to the increasing conflict. Though Jack's naivety about the dangers of gambling is sometimes unconvincing and the Canadian phrases may confuse some readers, the tone, dialogue, and emotional stakes ring true. A solid pick for high/low sports fiction.