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Bad Action

Billy Cunningham • Book 2

by James Swain

Narrated by Nick Podehl

4.13 ABR Score (1.6K ratings)
★ 4.25 Goodreads (1.4K) ★ 4.5 Audible (248)
10h 2m Released 2016 Thriller

Why Listen?

Nick Podehl's sharp delivery transforms this Vegas con into a propulsive thriller where every double-cross lands harder. Swain's intricate scam unfolds with genuine stakes, and the audiobook format lets you feel the tension mounting in real time.

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About This Audiobook

Master con artist Billy Cunningham returns to the neon-soaked streets of Las Vegas with his most ambitious scheme yet. After successfully pulling off heists at every major casino in the city, Billy assembles his trusted crew for a week-long masquerade as high-rolling VIPs, complete with exclusive suites and premium access. The elaborate ruse requires flawless execution and nerves of steel, but the potential payoff could set them up for life. However, Billy's carefully orchestrated plan faces deadly complications when professional killers put a price on his head and a vengeful former lover emerges from his past seeking revenge.

Nick Podehl delivers a masterful performance that captures both the slick confidence of Vegas hustlers and the underlying tension of their precarious situation. His vocal range brings distinct personality to each crew member while maintaining the story's breakneck pace through increasingly dangerous twists. Podehl's narration perfectly complements Swain's gritty prose, creating an immersive experience that places listeners directly into the casino's high-stakes atmosphere. The audio format enhances the story's natural rhythm, making each revelation and close call feel immediate and visceral as Billy's world threatens to collapse around him.