Jackpot is part of a trilogy, a psychological triptych that takes on the moral and social conflicts women often face in contemporary American life. Jackpot is the first novel to tell the story of a female casino gambler. In her pursuit of success and Òthe good life,Ó Maggie, the 26-year-old protagonist, pivots on a fulcrum of despair as she struggles to gain entry into the world of the... (read more)