The Club — George Martin

Sin and redemption. Two football players visit The Block in Baltimore. They meet a fortune teller, con men and exotic dancers from The Club. When a dancer overdoses on drugs, they hunt the drug dealer. Later, they handicap horses at the track.The Hawk, manager of The Club, may have rigged a race, but which one? He is seen with a local Bookie at the track. The first Tiny and Big Shorty novel.