--- product_id: 12609790 title: "Take Down (Billy Cunningham, 1) Paperback – February 10, 2015" brand: "james swain" price: "£18.70" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12609790-take-down-billy-cunningham-1-paperback-february-10-2015 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Take Down (Billy Cunningham, 1) Paperback – February 10, 2015 **Brand:** james swain **Price:** £18.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Take Down (Billy Cunningham, 1) Paperback – February 10, 2015 by james swain - **How much does it cost?** £18.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12609790-take-down-billy-cunningham-1-paperback-february-10-2015) ## Best For - james swain enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james swain brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Take Down (Billy Cunningham, 1) Paperback – February 10, 2015 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BtsFI9RqL.jpg) ![Take Down (Billy Cunningham, 1) Paperback – February 10, 2015 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ygWsCIYiL.jpg) ![Take Down (Billy Cunningham, 1) Paperback – February 10, 2015 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gCrT5eG+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Find out about the cheater's life *by M***W on Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2015* The thing I like about this book is that it describes the world of cheaters in Las Vegas and other gambling places. I never knew much about this world. Although I did read the book about the MIT students who cheated. This was more expansive. This unknown world--at least to me--kept me entranced. The characters seemed to love primarily the thrill and daring of the cheat and secondarily the money which kept their lifestyle in place. The cheaters have to outwit the casino security and the gaming commission, who are the main character's antagonists. The main character is Billy. He is smart and daring and has a team who is devoted to him. In fact they idolize him. He takes care of them and they are loyal to him and take care of him. They are his family. Other relationships are short-lived. Billy, believe or not, went to MIT for one year but left--read the book to find out why. This is definitely a book worth reading if you want to find out about the cheater's life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book from a great author. Highly recommend *by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2016* I'd never heard of James Swain, much less Billy Cunningham or Tony Valentine, before he was recommended to me by a friend when I asked for reading suggestions for my trip to Italy in December.Well, 3 books later, I think you could say that I'm a Swain fan!As another reviewer mentioned, some characters can be outrageous, but not so crazy as to be totally absurd. Some teeter on the edge, but overall I found the characters pretty fascinating and very authentic; from Cunningham himself, to his friends, the gaming commission folks, casino bosses, and when you include his Valentine series in the discussion, his next door neighbor Mabel as well.All in all, this is good reading. It makes time fly by and you're always interested in what the next chapter brings. In some respects, it reminds me of the earlier books in the James Patterson's Alex Cross series, although much better researched and generally more believable.The information on casinos and the various scams people have used to cheat them is downright fascinating. In that respect, it reminded me a little of Tom Clancy in the effort taken to gather accurate information and share it with the reader. I never knew the numerous methods used to cheat or the level of sophistication of some of them. Most of us have probably seen Ocean's 11 and have some idea of a few of the measures taken by casinos to combat cheats - Swain does an excellent job of showing you the other side of that coin and demonstrating exactly what the casinos are up against.Needless to say, I highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars View from the other side. *by F***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015* I enjoyed the Tony Valentine series of the retired detective who assists casinos in determining how they are getting ripped off and by whom. This character, Billy Cunningham, relates the tales from the other side as one who rips off the casinos. I had a chance to meet James Swain at a signing and was extremely impressed with his card mechanic skills - I think his website has some demos from TV interviews - and he pretty much convinced me that playing cards with strangers is probably not a good idea and if you are visiting casinos be prepared to write off the losses as entertainment. At any rate, he is a nice guy and a talented writer so I am going to kick this 3.5 star effort up to a 4. The content regarding casino rip offs is interesting and well done but the writing is a bit "thin" in dialogue and characterization. Great way to pass the time with a bit of "mind candy" for the beach or plane flight. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12609790-take-down-billy-cunningham-1-paperback-february-10-2015](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12609790-take-down-billy-cunningham-1-paperback-february-10-2015) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*