Ace of Spades

Debonair, refined, and charming, the self-assured professional card sharp, Babis Valeris, is--first and foremost--a scoundrel above suspicion. In search of a convincing decoy to milk the rich and famous, Babis and his right-hand associate, Manthos Valiris, unearth the blonde cabaret belle and diamond-in-the-rough, Keti, starting off their nefarious activities from the sunny island of Rhodes. Needless to say, Babis outrageously beats the house every time he places his bet; nevertheless, not all victims can afford to lose, especially when you are a young salaried employee taken in by Keti's polished facade. But, in a scam where the appearance is everything, where does love fit in? —Nick Riganas