Jackpot – James Swain
Jackpot is the eight Tony Valentine thriller by James Swain. Tony Valentine is a retired cop whose retirement consists in busting grifters and other various casino cheaters. He is ably Continue Reading
Lullaby Town – Robert Crais
Lullaby Town is third Elvis Cole thriller by Robert Crais. It features an exciting and original plot, solid characters, and a pace that makes it hard to put down. Elvis Continue Reading
Grift Sense – James Swain
Grifter Sense by James Swain is the first thriller starring Tony Valentine, an ex-cop now focused on busting casino cheater and their schemes. The premise alone makes this an interesting Continue Reading
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead – Lawrence Block
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead is the eleventh Matthew Scudder mystery novel by Lawrence Block. Also known for his Burglar series, Block has in Matthew Scudder the perfect hard-boiled Continue Reading
One Good Deed – David Baldacci
One Good Deed is the first in David Balcacci’s Aloysius Archer mystery novel series. One Good Deed is a solid mystery. It is 1949 and Archer has just been paroled. Continue Reading
The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons – Lawrence Block
The Burglar Who Counted The Spoons is the eleventh Lawrence Block mystery novel featuring burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr. Granted, the series is formulaic. For example, the mysteries often end with all Continue Reading