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James Swain is an author who has written at least thirteen fiction and non-fiction books. He has used two main character in most of his crime related and mystery books. These are Tony Valentine, a private eye and Jack Carpenter, an ex-cop turned child rescuer. Swain is lesser known for his "Magic" non-fiction books which are self-published.

Swain's recent books are "Mysteries of the Year" by Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. He has also received two nominations for the Barry Award. In 2006, he was awarded the Prix Calibre 38 for best American Crime Fiction for his Tony Valentine series. He has also received reward for his fiction from "Florida Book."

The "Tony Valentine" rights were purchased in 2009 by Langley Films for theatrical purposes. An agreement allows Swain to write the first screenplay adaptation.

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Total Books: 80
Bad News Travels A Thriller
2020 - Bad News Travels a Thriller [Lancaster & Daniels, 3] (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9781799734666
ISBN-10: 1799734668
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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The King Tides
2018 - The King Tides [Lancaster & Daniels] (Audio CD)Paperback, Audio CD
ISBN-13: 9781543698527
ISBN-10: 1543698522
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1

Super Con
2017 - Super Con (Audio CD)Audio CD
ISBN-13: 9781543622485
ISBN-10: 1543622488
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1

Dark Magic
2013 - Dark Magic (Paperback)Audio CD
ISBN-13: 9780765367914
ISBN-10: 0765367912
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 4

The Night Monster
2009 - The Night Monster [Jack Carpenter, Bk 3] (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780345515469
ISBN-10: 0345515463
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 7

The Night Stalker
2009 - The Night Stalker [Jack Carpenter, Bk 2] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780345475534
ISBN-10: 0345475534
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 16

The Night Stalker
2008 - The Night Stalker [Jack Carpenter, Bk 2] (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780345475527
ISBN-10: 0345475526
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 7

The Night Stalker
2008 - The Night Stalker [Jack Carpenter, Bk 2 - Audio CD - Unabridged] (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9780792757764
ISBN-10: 0792757769
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1

Mr Lucky
2007 - Mr Lucky [Tony Valentine, Bk 5] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780345475459
ISBN-10: 0345475453
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 22

Deadman's Poker
2006 - Deadman's Poker [Tony Valentine, Bk 6] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780345475497
ISBN-10: 0345475496
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 36

Mr Lucky
2005 - Mr Lucky [Tony Valentine, Bk 5] (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780345475442
ISBN-10: 0345475445
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 6

Grift Sense
2005 - Grift Sense [Tony Valentine, Bk 1] (Paperback)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780345480354
ISBN-10: 034548035X
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 13

Loaded Dice
2005 - Loaded Dice [Tony Valentine, Bk 4] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780345463272
ISBN-10: 0345463277
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 33

Mr Lucky
2005 - Mr Lucky [Tony Valentine, Bk 5 - Audio CD - Abridged] (Audio CD)
ISBN-13: 9780739318041
ISBN-10: 0739318047
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 4

Sucker Bet
2004 - Sucker Bet [Tony Valentine, Bk 3] (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780345463234
ISBN-10: 0345463234
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 35

Funny Money
2003 - Funny Money [Tony Valentine, Bk 2] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780345463449
ISBN-10: 0345463447
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 36

Sucker Bet
2003 - Sucker Bet [Tony Valentine, Bk 3] (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780345461759
ISBN-10: 0345461754
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 8

Deadman's Bluff
Deadman's Bluff [Tony Valentine, Bk 7] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780345475510
ISBN-10: 0345475518
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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