Titans

by Tim Green

Quarterback Hunter Logan is caught between the Mafia and his game when they try to force him into a point-shaving scheme, which could cost him his career if he plays, or the two people he loves most if he does not.

Genres: Fiction, Football, Sports, Thriller

453 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Tim Green, for many years a star defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons, is a man of many talents. He's the author of such gripping books for adults as the New York Times bestselling The Dark Side of the Game and a dozen suspense novels, including Exact Revenge and Kingdom Come. Tim graduated covaledictorian from Syracuse University and was a first-round NFL draft pick. He later earned his law degree with honors. Tim has worked as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports and as an NFL commentator for National Public Radio, among other broadcast experience. He lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York. Football Genius is his first novel for young readers. For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/authortimgreen

Reviews

[Kev Willoughby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first found out about the book “Titans” when I saw a list of must-read sports books. Titans was near the top of the list. I would agree that this is one of the most compelling sports books I’ve ever read.

Set in the early/mid 1990s, the fix is on when New York Titans' Super-Bowl winning quarterback Hunter Logan’s path crosses that of mafia boss Tony Rizzo of the Mondolffi crime family. Author Tim Green is uniquely qualified to write this book, having played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons for a number of years.

I was pleasantly surprised as how well the book was written and how gripping I found the plot to be. The plot builds steadily throughout the book, and the dialogue (on par for an NFL locker room and the inner workings of the mafia) make it quite realistic. It was intriguing how Hunter Logan's seemingly innocent $200 bets (mostly on other sports, including the NBA) suddenly caught Rizzo's attention after Logan plays golf with Patrick Ewing during the NBA playoffs and learns that Ewing has an injured ankle. Logan uses that info to place and win a $10,000 bet on the Bulls, and his life is never the same again. Rizzo traces the bet to Logan and begins to manipulate and threaten him (and his wife and daughter) to shave points in the Titans' NFL regular-season games.

This one is a page-turner that keeps you on edge until the last page. I'm surprised that something like this hasn't happened yet in real life... that we know of. It’s almost cliché to say it, but this book would make a great movie. Not sure why it hasn’t been done yet.

[Kevin M · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Titans is a book about a pro football player who wins the super bowl but after that his career takes a bad turn. Hunter logan is caught gambling on basketball by the mob and they threaten to kill him. If he doesn’t shave points on football games, but when the FBI becomes aware of his gambling they offer a deel. His career back for the mobster Tony Rizzo who threatens him. When he talks to the agent though one of the mobsters sees him and kidnap his wife so he won’t talk. So it’s up to Hunter to save his wife while risking his own. In the end it’s a heart pounding gunfight that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

[Tbalmat · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Titans is a book about a pro football player who wins the super bowl but after that his career takes a bad turn. Hunter logan is caught gambling on basketball by the mob and they threaten to kill him. If he doesn’t shave points on football games, but when the FBI becomes aware of his gambling they offer a deel. His career back for the mobster Tony Rizzo who threatens him. When he talks to the agent though one of the mobsters sees him and kidnap his wife so he won’t talk. So it’s up to Hunter to save his wife while risking his own. In the end it’s a heart pounding gunfight that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hhahahaaha! I have been giving Rick Riordan credit for Tim Green's work how crazy of me. Tim was a NFL player who can write his tail off. His books bring out every emotion that a person can exhibit and I consider that fabulous writing. This last book was intriguing but the editing of the book was atrocious. I got it in ebook and it was a mess but I made my way through and enjoyed it nonetheless.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mix in football, the Mafia and the FBI with a great plot and you have this book. It's never dull and one you don't want to put down!

[Dan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow. I gave up. Disappointed after reading a well crafted first novel.