The Texas Two Card Hold 'em Heist

 Author's Summary

Roger Booth, Carl James and their gang of ex-military troops are at it again - this time they're back in Las Vegas, where they plan to steal the first prize of twenty million dollars right off the final table at the Universal Poker Tour.

As usual, Roger's plan is unique, deceitful and amazing in scope.   Along with the FBI and law enforcement agencies of Nevada, you'll wonder how they did it and where the money is. You be awed by who actually makes off with the money and how Roger, Carl and the gang retrieve it for themselves.  It's a feat of daring-do.

As a bonus, fans of Karl's previous books, especially the two others that make up this trilogy of lighthearted crime tales, learn what one of their previous victims; Richard Murdock wants them to do in repayment for swindling him so many years ago.

Although the pair of con men agrees to do Richard's biding, as always, with Roger, Carl and their nefarious assistants, nothing is as it seems.
Be prepared for more double crosses and a story that keeps you guessing until another unexpected conclusion.

Long time fins of Karl Boyd's novels wonder if this third part of the trilogy is actually the last adventure they'll share with Roger and Carl.  But, fear not; there is a fourth episode being written as we speak. 

MWSA Review

The “Yes We Con” Gang is definitely back at work again!

The Texas Two Card Hold ‘em Heist—the third book in the “Yes We ‘Con’” series—is a truly fun, page-turner of a book.  If you’re looking for evil, brooding, sadistic, scum-of-the-earth hardened criminals… this is probably not your kind of book.  If, on the other hand, you’d like to enjoy a more light-hearted crime story; you won’t be let down.

Not only will the reader take pleasure in unraveling the most-recent, meticulously planned “caper” being perpetrated by author, Karl Boyd’s two main “bad guys,” Roger and Carl; you’ll be glad you got to know these “criminal characters.”   That’s because Boyd’s “bad guys” come across like the proverbial “guys next door.”  They’re “nice,” they involve their wives in the action (or at least keep them updated on their progress), they trust each other, go out to dinner together, invite others to get to know them… in other words, the “bad guys” act like “good guys.”

Perhaps it’s because of their meticulous planning that Boyd’s characters don’t need to be rough and ready killers.  Actually, it’s refreshing to have reason to empathize with your main characters… even if they are a bit flawed… well, actually… even when they’re wanted felons.  We have enough of those running our government, and nobody seems to care too much.  Yes, their plan involves ripping off $22 million from a casino… but who cares about “stealing” from a casino.  It’s like feeling sorry for a vegetarian butcher! 

The Texas Two Card Hold ‘em Heist is indeed a good yarn—and although part of a series of books, you can “jump in” at any point in the series and be well-entertained.  Your reviewer certainly jumped into the middle of the series… and as a result, found himself wanting to find out more about the gang’s earlier exploits.

Go ahead and give it a try… yes you CON!

Reviewed by: John Cathcart (2010)