Overview

Mysteries of Game Theory and Other Oddities explores the ever-present tension between freedom and oppression and the desire to build a functional, sustainable world. The new work includes Bowie and the Berlin Wall, a fresh look at David Bowie's impact on Berlin and the fall of the Wall; Venice to Venice, a novella about sacrifice, martyrdom, and civic redemption; The Mysteries of Game Theory, a post-pandemic thriller; and Inside '75 / Seeds from '79, two coming-of-age stories about a young man who fights to escape and find himself. Bowie and the Berlin Wall David Bowie's connection to the Cold War and Berlin goes deeper than the legendary concert he played at the Wall or even the fact that his song Heroes was the anthem of divided Berlin. Bowie and the Berlin Wall takes a fresh look at Bowie's impact on Berlin and the fall of the Wall. The Mysteries of Game Theory The Mysteries of Game Theory pits the Western need for freedom and transparency against a shadowy dictatorship that emerges post-pandemic. After two years in quarantine, James discovers it's a zero-sum game when he must choose between his mysterious new love and his sister, who disappeared during the chaos before the lockdown that threatened to separate them forever. Venice to Venice Brian's opposition to the Iraq war ended his CIA career, but eleven years later he finds himself on the front lines of a new conflict, whose source is jarringly familiar. Venice to Venice captures the consequences of the rush to war as dark forces converge on the two Venices to destroy what they represent. Inside '75 / Seeds from '79 A teen discovers evil, courage, loyalty, first love, and the complexity of breaking out of small-town life in the 1970s. Inside '75 / Seeds from '79 delves into teenage life and the importance of Bowie in the 1970s.

Full Product Details

9780990614920

Table of Contents

Reviews

Seattle Book Review Joseph Raffetto's Mysteries of Game Theory and Other Oddities is an intriguing and timely collection of writings inspired by the dichotomy between freedom and oppression as well as questions concerning the feasibility and form of a more equal society. It includes an essay, two novellas, and two short stories, which all explore these issues and more. Given the seemingly precarious nature of contemporary society and the increasing distance between the haves and the have-nots, the included works are relevant and thought-provoking, in addition to being entertaining. San Francisco Book Review Mysteries of Game Theory and Other Oddities showed me that whatever you're passionate about can be used to create a great positive impact, like how David Bowie's voice contributed to opposing oppression. Joseph Raffetto's book contains stories that portray fighting for freedom, a striving for peace, and the dark sides of humanity. It was an entertaining and educational experience....

Author Information

Joseph Raffetto earned a B.A. in Comparative Literature at San Diego State University and is the author of Inside Orwell and Other Stories. He lives in Santa Barbara.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available