James swain is the national bestselling author of more than twenty mystery novels and has worked as a magazine editor, a screenwriter, and a novelist. James swain 1956 james swain is a skilled sleightofhand magician who specializes in gambling and cheating techniques. Take down by james swain and nick podehl audiobook. Up to date, the name that is james swain continues to dominate this world with his creative writing. Swain has received a florida book award for fiction, and in 2006 he was awarded frances prestigious prix calibre. James swain is a bestselling writer who is critically acclaimed in america. In 2006, he was awarded frances prestigious prix calibre.
His passion to write books continues to liberate the youth with their ability to create a fictional fist that breaks away the facade which hides the reality and stereotyping of crimes in this world driven by technology. Buy take down billy cunningham by james swain isbn. His scams are a thing of beautyso perfectly orchestrated that onlookers believe he and his crew are. Books by james swain authors like james swain what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists.
As a us citizen, he was born in the seventh of june in the year 1956. He has used two main characters in most of his crime related and mystery books. Take down billy cunningham book 1 kindle edition by. James swain deals a new novel about casino scams, take down. Books by james swain authors like james swain what. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. From the bestselling author the wall street journal hails as one terrific writer, midnight rambler is the breakout thriller of the yeara brawny, brainy novel of suspense that pairs james swains trademark smoothassilk prose with a plot bigger and bolde. Apr, 2020 james swains billy cunningham books in order. Swain has just published his 17th book of crime fiction. This book is right back at it with good inside vegas info, good scams, and good characters. From 2001 thru 2010, james swain put out good book after good book. Buy a cheap copy of funny money tony valentine novels book by james swain.
James swain take down by james swain james swain author. Tony himself is a retired cop who was once working the beat in casinos. James swain born june 7, 1956 is an american crime fiction author and magician swain has written at more than fifteen fiction and nonfiction books. The james swain books for his crime mystery series featuring cops and conmen. For example, the tony valentine series is set in the world of gambling and scams. Take down has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
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Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. James swain born june 7, 1956 is an american crime fiction author and magician. James swain is the author of twenty national bestselling novels and has worked as a magazine editor, screenwriter, and novelist. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. There are hundreds of casinos in las vegas, and billy cunningham knows how to rip off every one. James swain is the nationally bestselling author of twenty mystery novels. Take down by james swain billy cunningham is the most memorable character i have read in 2018. I have devoured his collection and not one let me down. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Swain has written at more than fifteen fiction and nonfiction books. James swain is the national best selling author of seventeen mystery novels, and has been published in twelve different languages.
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James books consist of four acts the older ones range from 300400 pages, while his newer books are over 400. James swain is the national bestselling author of take down, bad action, and the tony valentine series. Take down billy cunningham, book 1 by james swain book cover, description, publication history. As a professional cheater he has been successfully scamming las vegas casinos for years. Swain, 58, who lives in odessa with his wife, laura, has three careers. We propose the following publication order when reading james swains billy cunningham books.
Its not great literature, but a really fun mysterythriller like take down is like the perfect dessert after a wonderful meal. Feb 10, 2015 listen to take down by james swain, nick podehl for free with a 30 day free trial. But his latest scama year in the makingpromises his crew their biggest payday yet. James swain whoever says crime doesnt pay isnt doing it right. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store. Back no good deed the king tides super con bad action take down midnight rambler the night stalker the night monster the program grift sense funny money sucker bet loaded dice mr. The american crime fiction author james swain website was born in 1956 in huntington, new york. You can get any two books from list for free with your audible free trial subscription. Nora roberts james patterson john grisham dean koontz dan brown. But, as the eyeopening novel take down by james swain demonstrates, you can cheat the house if youre good enough and bold enough to try. Armed with a special grift sense, valentine can spot card cheats and even bigger game whose sole purpose on earth is to relieve a casino. From the bestselling author the wall street journal hails as one terrific writer, midnight rambler is the breakout thriller of the yeara brawny, brainy novel of suspense that pairs james swain s trademark smoothassilk prose with a plot bigger and bolde. Take down by james swain and nick podehl audiobook listen. Nora roberts james patterson john grisham dean koontz dan brown debbie macomber stephen king nicholas sparks david baldacci.
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Swain has received three barry award nominations, a florida book award for fiction, and the prestigious prix calibre. James swain became a published author with the man who walked through walls in 1989, although he would not come out with a new fiction offering until 2001 with the release of grift sense. This guy knows his stuff about pulling off capers in casinos with a wonderful cast of characters and a lot of humour thrown in. James swain is the nationally bestselling author of seventeen mystery novels. James swain is the national bestselling author of sixteen thrillers, including shadow people and dark magic. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading take down billy cunningham book 1. His scams are a thing of beautyso perfectly orchestrated that onlookers believe he and his crew are winning fair and square. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The tony valentine series of 9 books and the first 3 of the jack carpenter series were well worth the time and money. Funny money tony valentine novels book by james swain. Billy has thought of everything down to the last detailor so he thinks. Careful planning and an inventive mind are behind his scams. Hes a psychic who peers into the future, using the information to alert the authorities to pending trouble. Below is a list of james swains books in order of when they were originally published.
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