Roy and Frankie are matchstick men — con artists. Partners in crimes for years, they know each other like brothers and have perfected their games. Roy is the careful one, saves every penny. Frankie is the greedy one, always in debt, needing another big score. Roy is distracted by the discovery of a teenage daughter from a brief short marriage. She's affectionate, sweet, and wants to learn the family business. Different than the film starring Nicholas Cage, still a surprise twist ending.
Language
English
Pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Random House
Release
July 08, 2003
ISBN
0812968212
ISBN 13
9780812968217
Matchstick Men: A Novel about Grifters with Issues
Roy and Frankie are matchstick men — con artists. Partners in crimes for years, they know each other like brothers and have perfected their games. Roy is the careful one, saves every penny. Frankie is the greedy one, always in debt, needing another big score. Roy is distracted by the discovery of a teenage daughter from a brief short marriage. She's affectionate, sweet, and wants to learn the family business. Different than the film starring Nicholas Cage, still a surprise twist ending.