Take Down
Book description
Whoever says crime doesn't pay isn't doing it right.
There are hundreds of casinos in Las Vegas, and Billy Cunningham knows how to rip off every one. His scams are a thing of beauty-so perfectly orchestrated that onlookers believe he and his crew are winning fair and square. In a…
Why read it?
1 author picked Take Down as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The tagline says it all – “Whoever says crime doesn’t pay isn’t doing it right.” Pubbed in 2015, this book is often compared to Ocean’s Eleven as it contains the same main elements: the con artist and his experienced crew, the girl, Vegas. What’s opposite is the focus – this book emphasizes plot over character. While I love this book’s complex con-within-a-con, Billy Cunningham is not particularly likable as a main character. If you enjoy Vegas’s dark side, this book and its two sequels, Bad Action and Super Con, are for you.
From J.L.'s list on Las Vegas-based crime novels featuring cons.
Want books like Take Down?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 50 books like Take Down.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Nevada, Las Vegas, and confidence tricks?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Nevada, Las Vegas, and confidence tricks.