Length4h 31m
About this audiobook
Enter a world of sophisticated schemes and silver-tongued rogues who view every social interaction as an opportunity for a masterpiece of deception. These tales of likable grifters and their elaborate confidence games offer a sharp and funny critique of human greed. The stories are propelled by rapid-fire dialogue and a deep understanding of the vulnerabilities that make us all targets. Discover the charm of the hustle in this classic collection of wit and artful manipulation.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (342)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length4 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE OCTOPUS MAROONED
9INNOCENTS OF BROADWAY
2JEFF PETERS AS A PERSONAL MAGNET
10CONSCIENCE IN ART
3MODERN RURAL SPORTS
11THE MAN HIGHER UP
4THE CHAIR OF PHILANTHROMATHEMATICS
12A TEMPERED WIND
5THE HAND THAT RILES THE WORLD
13HOSTAGES TO MOMUS
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6THE EXACT SCIENCE OF MATRIMONY
14THE ETHICS OF PIG
7A MIDSUMMER MASQUERADE
15IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
8SHEARING THE WOLF
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