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Author’s Tranquility Press Presents The Hardwood Hustle: A Sam Razor Thriller

Author’s Tranquility Press Presents The Hardwood Hustle: A Sam Razor Thriller
When the shot clock runs out, so does your luck.

The lights are hot, the game is rigged, and somebody’s running a hustle that could wreck more than a season. In Sam Razor, Private Investigator: His Second Case – The Backcourt Blackmailer, Carlo Armenise drags readers into a world of million-dollar secrets and midcourt betrayal — a place where egos are large, tempers are short, and the body count is creeping up the stats sheet.

Forget everything you thought you knew about sports scandals. This isn’t a documentary. It’s a crime novel in high gear — and Razor’s about to play offense.

The Case: A Star Athlete. A Deadly Secret. A Clock Ticking Fast.

When NBA phenom Rickie Wagner is accused of throwing games for the Mexican cartel, Tigers team owner Phil Redman brings in the one man who doesn’t flinch: Sam Razor, the grizzled PI with a mouth full of sarcasm and a knack for sniffing out trouble.

Razor goes undercover as head of security. What does he find?

A bitter head coach. A scheming brother. A seductive ex-Playmate wife.

Everyone's lying, and one of them is planning a blackmail.

And Sam’s the only guy who’s crazy enough to find out who.

Why You’ll Love This Book

  • Razor-sharp banter & gut-punch dialogue

  • Slick LA noir atmosphere with a sports twist

  • A mystery that reads like a buzzer-beater — with blood on the ball

This isn’t just a whodunit. It’s a how-deep-does-it-go. And the answer?

To the top. The Backcourt Blackmailer is available now on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle. High stakes. Dirty plays. And a PI who doesn’t miss. Get your copy — before the truth gets benched.

About the Author

Carlo Armenise writes fiction with heat, humor, and heart. With screenwriting roots and a flair for dialogue, his Sam Razor series reinvents the noir PI for the modern age: bruised, brilliant, and dangerously entertaining. Discover more at carloarmenise.com

About Author’s Tranquility Press

Author’s Tranquility Press is a premier marketing and publishing agency helping storytellers like Armenise reach global audiences. From conception to promotion, ATP ensures every book lands in the hands of the readers who need it most.

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