The Hustler

By Barney Roca and Mindy Roca

The Hustler is a gritty, postmodern novel set in the smoke-filled backrooms and neon alleys of late 1990s America. It is a raw, first-person journey through poverty, addiction, ambition, and transformation, following Barney, a streetwise underdog as he hustles for survival, identity, and meaning.

Told with sharp wit, brutal honesty, and a touch of Zen, The Hustler is both a coming-of-age story and a meditation on self-invention. Through the lens of hustling, pool halls, and backroom deals, Barney reflects on the high cost of chasing success in a world built on illusion. Part memoir, part fiction, and all heart, this book is for anyone who's ever tried to turn pain into power, and found clarity in the chaos.

Perfect for fans of Charles Bukowski, Chuck Palahniuk, and post-modern storytelling with philosophical depth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4DRQTCV
• ISBN13: 9798316532742
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"