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Sucker Bet: A Tony Valentine Novel Audiobook
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A hardened ex-cop, Tony Valentine now nabs hustlers who rob casinos, and the Micanopy Indian Reservation Casino in South Florida desperately needs his expertise. A blackjack dealer has rigged a game, dealt a player eighty-four winning hands in a row, and then disappeared. But the missing dealer is part of an even bigger, far deadlier scheme. Valentine’s trail leads him to Rico Blanco, a ruthless gangster who once worked for John Gotti; his shady, elusive partner-in-crime, Victor Marks; and a bombshell named Candy Hart, a hooker with dreams of love—a combination tailor-made to double-cross. It appears they have a con going down involving a cocky, filthy-rich Brit and his millions of dollars. Valentine’s challenge: to figure out how all the pieces of the seamy puzzle fit together . . . before his luck runs out and his life goes bust.
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"(#3 of the Tony Valentine series)- This is a wild story with wit and fun. I like the humor and of course the excellent info on gambling etc. I think the ending was slightly abrupt but still decent. "
— Kellie (4 out of 5 stars)
Sucker Bet Listener Reviews
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" Ok but not enough to continue my interest in the series. "
— David, 7/27/2013 -
" I generally like Swain's stuff, but this fell a bit short. Too many sub-plots that had to all be tied up in a neat little know at the end. "
— Tom, 5/19/2013 -
" This was another Tony Valentine novel. It was fast paced, full of surprises and was impossible to put down once I started it. "
— Michael, 5/18/2013 -
" (#3 of the Tony Valentine series)- This is a wild story with wit and fun. I like the humor and of course the excellent info on gambling etc. I think the ending was slightly abrupt but still decent. "
— Kellie, 6/19/2012 -
" Better than the first two Tony Valentine books. Plot seemed a little more believable. A man of principles, Tony needs to unravel several scams, which turn out to be related. "
— Skip, 5/5/2012 -
" Colorful cast of local characters and a fun scam. "
— Rogergsells, 2/16/2012 -
" I enjoyed this fun book. The story is good, but it is the character development and the humor that drives this series. An easy and fun read. "
— Jeff, 1/9/2012 -
" Solid beach read. Likable lead, zippy story, learned a little about cards. "
— Andrea, 12/18/2011 -
" Not a winner as far as I am concerned. "
— Helen, 10/26/2011 -
" I enjoyed this fun book. The story is good, but it is the character development and the humor that drives this series. An easy and fun read. "
— Jeff, 5/4/2011 -
" This was another Tony Valentine novel. It was fast paced, full of surprises and was impossible to put down once I started it. "
— Michael, 3/26/2011 -
" I generally like Swain's stuff, but this fell a bit short. Too many sub-plots that had to all be tied up in a neat little know at the end. "
— Tom, 2/7/2011 -
" Ok but not enough to continue my interest in the series. "
— David, 9/27/2010 -
" Better than the first two Tony Valentine books. Plot seemed a little more believable. A man of principles, Tony needs to unravel several scams, which turn out to be related. "
— Skip, 3/22/2009
About James Swain
James Swain is the nationally bestselling author of numerous thrillers, which have been translated into many languages and chosen as Mysteries of the Year by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. He has received several Barry Award nominations, a Florida Book Award for fiction, and the prestigious Prix Calibre .38 Award for Best American Crime Writing. An avid magician, he has written and lectured extensively on the subject.
About the Narrators
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.
Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe, in addition to Frasier, Judging Amy, Guiding Light, and All My Children. He is a 1992 Masters of Fine Arts graduate of the Professional Theater Training Program at the University of Delaware. As a narrator, Paul has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as an Audie Award.