James Swain Bücher

In Las Vegas gibt es Hunderte von Kasinos, und Billy Cunningham weiß, wie er jedes einzelne von ihnen abzocken kann. Er ist kein Betrüger, sondern ein Künstler – alles ist so perfekt organisiert, dass es so aussieht, als würden er und seine Bande ganz regelgerecht gewinnen. In einer Stadt, in der die Kasinobosse für die Verteidigung ihrer Profite notfalls über Leichen gehen, kann sich Billy keinen Fehler erlauben. Aber auch der ausgefeilteste Plan kann in die Hose gehen … Weil er seine Leute unbedingt vor dem Gefängnis bewahren möchte, willigt Billy ein, eine legendäre Gaunerfamilie am großen Coup zu hindern. Dabei hat er allerdings nicht die Absicht, den Ehrenkodex der Betrüger zu Verrate niemals deinesgleichen. Er plant, den psychopathischen Kasinobesitzer und seine bösartige, gewalttätige Ehefrau einfach selbst übers Ohr zu hauen. Als außerdem noch ein mordlustiger Drogendealer, ein rachsüchtiger Beamter der Spielaufsichtsbehörde und Billys erste große Liebe mitmischen, spielt der Betrugskünstler plötzlich um schwindelerregende Einsä acht Millionen Dollar und das nackte Überleben, um sie noch ausgeben zu können.

Ein Entfesselungskünstler versucht seine von der mexikanischen Drogenmafia entführte Tochter mittels Zaubertricks aus dem Gefängnis zu befreien.

"A disturbing missing-person case reunites ex-Navy SEAL Jon Lancaster and FBI Agent Beth Daniels. Skye is just one of a dozen young women who have disappeared from Florida without a trace. Beth can do more than just imagine their fear. She was a victim herself--a trauma that's strengthened her fight for justice.Then Lancaster uncovers a scrap of evidence, and the mystery begins to unravel. But the lead comes with a personal sting: the involvement of his estranged brother, Logan, an ex-con recruited into the shepherding of human trade. The only way for Logan to shed his demons is to come clean. For Lancaster and Daniels, that means being drawn, secret by secret, into a dangerous underground world.With time running out, three damaged pasts will collide; more secrets will spill; and Lancaster, Daniels, and Logan will have to fight to save themselves first if they ever hope to find the girls alive."--Publisher

Family secrets become a blackmailer's deadly weapon in this pulse-pounding thriller by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of No Good Deed. The shocking suicide of Beth Daniels's father--a prominent surgeon--has thrown the FBI agent into a tailspin. But when Beth heads to Saint Augustine, Florida, for the funeral, she'll need more than the emotional support of her boyfriend, retired detective Jon Lancaster. She'll need his gut instinct for solving a mystery. No sooner do they arrive than suspicions are aroused. There's the pair of Russians who seem to be watching every move the family makes. A final, cryptic phone call Martin Daniels made to his granddaughter. Strange blood evidence on his estate. More than $1 million missing from Martin's account. And his cell phone, wiped clean, along with clues to a double life. To Beth, it's disturbingly clear: the man she loved was a stranger. As she and Jon delve into Martin's past, they have no idea where the secrets will take them. Or how dangerous it will be to expose the conspiracies, the cover-ups, and the terrible truths of Martin's life--and death.

Con artist Billy Cunningham is no stranger to the casinos of Las Vegas--he's ripped off every single one. But his latest scam--a year in the making--promises his crew their biggest payday yet. Billy has thought of everything down to the last detail...or so he thinks. He hasn't counted on the father-son team of contract killers looking to cash in on Billy's head. Or his old flame, Maggie Flynn, out for payback for her broken heart. If Billy and his team can pass themselves off as high rollers for a week straight, living it up in Vegas's most exclusive suites and box seats, they'll get their chance to make their VIP status permanent. It's the biggest scam of their lives--if they live.

Haunted by a past failure, P.I. Jack Carpenter is drawn back into a chilling case when his daughter Jessie seeks his help regarding a stalker. This leads him to confront a long-buried nightmare: the unsolved kidnapping of a college coed. As another teammate is abducted, Jack teams up with the victim's wealthy father to unravel a sinister web of secrets, racing against time from a derelict asylum to a small town harboring dark truths. With his trusty dog Buster by his side, Jack must confront his demons to save the day.

Whoever says crime doesn’t pay isn’t doing it right.There are hundreds of casinos in Las Vegas, and Billy Cunningham knows how to rip off every one. His scams are a thing of beauty—so perfectly orchestrated that onlookers believe he and his crew are winning fair and square. In a town where bosses will kill to protect their profits, Billy can’t afford to make mistakes, but even the best-laid plans can go wrong…Desperate to keep his team out of jail, Billy agrees to help stop a legendary family of thieves from taking down a casino. But he has no intention of breaking the cheater’s code: never rat out your own kind. He’s running his own con on the casino’s psycho owner and his vicious, violent wife. Throw in a murderous drug dealer, a vengeful gaming agent, and the girl Billy’s never forgotten, and this scam artist is playing for sky-high stakes: a cool eight million, and the chance to live long enough to spend it.

When his ex-partner, Doyle Flanagan, is blown up by a car bomb, Tony Valentine joins the investigation to find his friend's killers and becomes embroiled in the multimillion-dollar blackjack scam that Flanagan had been trying to solve.

The novel delivers an intense and thrilling experience, combining suspense with a gripping narrative. Renowned for his engaging writing style, the author crafts a story that is both action-packed and intellectually stimulating. Readers can expect a bold and expansive plot that elevates the thriller genre, showcasing the author's skill in creating a captivating atmosphere filled with tension and excitement.

Tony Valentine, a seasoned cop turned expert in casino scams, has built a reputation for uncovering the tricks that drain billions from casinos. Known for his sharp wit and humble lifestyle, he navigates the underbelly of Atlantic City with experience and skill. His world shifts dramatically when he encounters an incredibly lucky man, challenging his perceptions and expertise in a realm where luck and deception intertwine.