About the Book
“Electrifying. . . A well-paced and timely novel.”—Kirkus Reviews
A political thriller about high-profile sexual misconduct allegations, one victim's battle to survive and overcome trauma, and the cable news machine that feeds off titillating scandal coverage and inflammatory confrontation, Final Table draws upon Dan Schorr's firsthand experience as a New York City sex crimes prosecutor and sexual misconduct investigator to tackle the worlds of political and media dysfunction.
Former White House staffer Maggie Raster is struggling to build her own consulting firm and overcome a recent sexual assault by an ex-boss. Kyler Dawson, a broke former poker champion, desperately needs to gain entry into a controversial but potentially very lucrative international poker tournament. The host nation faces widespread condemnation for the recent murder of a prominent female US journalist, and a pending presidential executive order threatens to prohibit him and others from participating.
Maggie's chaotic first attempt to promote her new business as a television political analyst brings her to Kyler's attention, and convinces him that her political smarts and connections can provide the help he needs. When he approaches her for assistance, she must decide whether to agree—in return for a portion of the potential $20 million prize. To succeed, she will have to confront numerous challenges—personal and political, foreign and domestic—including mounting pressure to publicly address the misconduct of her former boss. Kyler also has his own obstacles and upsetting past to overcome, but if they each can outmaneuver their daunting challenges, he might win the tournament—and earn them both a fortune.
About the Author :
Dan Schorr is a sexual misconduct investigator at his firm, Dan Schorr, LLC, and an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School. Previously, he served as a New York sex crimes prosecutor, the Inspector General for the City of Yonkers, and an adjunct law professor with Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. He has been a television legal analyst for Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News Channel, Law & Crime network, and elsewhere. He lives in Rye Brook, New York with his wife and two children. His debut novel Final Table was the 2022 Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Literary Fiction. Open Bar is his second novel.
Review :
2022 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards Gold Medal Winner in Fiction (Thriller - Political)
2022 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Literary Fiction
2022 16th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Political Thriller
2022 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: General and Fiction: Literary
2021 Firebird Book Award Winner in Political Thriller
2021 Best Book Award Finalist in Fiction: Literary
2021 Best Book Award Finalist in Best New Fiction
2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Thriller: Political
“An international political thriller that successfully weaves together
multiple storylines. . . electrifying. . . A well-paced and timely
novel.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Dan Schorr’s Final Table is a top-class political thriller by a professional who knows the world he writes about. Authentic and moving, Final Table lays bare the highest level of international politics, and will not let go of the reader. Highly recommended.”
—Alan Furst, best-selling author of A Hero of France and Midnight in Europe
“Final Table is a captivating, multifaceted, original debut novel
that is smart and riveting from the first word to the last. Dan Schorr
brings his real-world experience as a sex crimes prosecutor and
investigator to create a powerful, engaging, and complex study of media,
politics, and trauma. A must-read.”
—Rita Cosby, Emmy-winning TV host and best-selling author
“Final Table is a compelling, timely, and fast-paced story of a
sexual assault survivor’s fight to regain control of her life in the
face of fear, self-doubt, international intrigue, and looming
retribution. Former sex crimes prosecutor Dan Schorr’s nuanced and
layered debut novel smashes stereotypes and cliches with a strikingly
original and memorable narrative.”
—Sunny Hostin, Emmy-winning cohost of The View and best-selling author of I Am These Truths and Summer on the Bluffs
“If you enjoy poker, you need to read Final Table. Dan Schorr’s
novel is an exciting, unpredictable, nonstop political thriller, all
told through the lens of high-stakes poker’s exhilarating triumphs and
soul-crushing bad beats.”
—Chris Moneymaker, 2003 World Series of Poker Champion
“What do you get when you mix a high-stakes poker game, a #MeToo
accusation, and a highly volatile political situation featuring the
murder of an American journalist in a country under fire for human
rights abuses? Author Dan Schorr would say it is a recipe for a
mind-blowing thriller titled Final Table.”
—Novels Alive
“A great purchase for all collections as it tackles some relevant
political issues, the Me Too movement, and the growing incredibility of
popular social platforms.”
—Library Journal
“A fascinating, intense, fast-moving thriller about international
politics, major tournament poker, toxic social media, and high-profile
sexual misconduct accusations. . . . The novel covers a myriad of events
across the globe with compelling, unexpected plot twists, original
characters, and engaging, entertaining poker hand analysis.”
—Card Player
“A captivating read and a suspenseful journey with a powerful payoff.
The disparate worlds of high-stakes gambling and international politics
are artfully stitched together by writer Schorr, who commands obvious
real-world expertise in both arenas. On every page, we’re treated not
only to the credible true-to-life narrative but also to perceptive
insights into what causes people to do what they do and act the way they
act. What we observe through these imperfect characters is the essence
of our own souls and the discovery of what makes us all tick.”
—Nolan Dalla, author of One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey “The Kid” Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player
“. . . a little crazy intellectual stimulation. . . this political thriller about sexual misconduct will not disappoint.”
—Women.com
“Final Table is your next must-read political thriller. . .”
–Westchester Magazine
