Early Adventures of Don Everhard - Gordon Young

"Early Adventures of Don Everhard" by Gordon Young introduces listeners to the hard-boiled world of Don Everhard, a cunning professional gambler and conman, predating the iconic characters of crime fiction. This collection features three short stories that delve into the early escapades of a character recognized by critics as a pioneer of the noir genre. Young's no-nonsense storytelling and Everhard's quick wit make for an engaging exploration of themes like deception and survival that resonate even today. As we navigate the gritty underbelly of crime and vice, these tales remind us of the timeless allure of the anti-hero and the complexities of morality in a world where the stakes are high.