The Counter Author:Kevin Blackwood THE COUNTER is a truly authentic gambling novel, written by someone who spent years in the trenches. This book offers a rare glimpse into the intriguing life of a professional card counter, certainly one of the worlds most unique occupations. The protagonist, Raven Townsend, decides hes too good for Maine and shuns his poor New En... more »gland upbringing. His grandiose plans of becoming a famous Biblical archaeologist suddenly get shelved when he takes a detour into the world of high stakes blackjack. His exceptional mathematical gifts, phenomenal memory, and incredible determination enable him to succeed where most failbut at the expense of his girlfriend and original dreams. Ravens quest to win a million dollars in blackjack becomes the driving force in his life. However, a sharp-eyed casino surveillance expert stands in the way of Ravens goal, producing a dramatic, page-turning finish in casinos from Reno to the Caribbean.« less