Merlin's Pawn: A Doubled-Down Runner In Vegas - Softcover

Post, James Nathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059520743X ISBN 13: 9780595207435

Publisher: iUniverse, 2001

Synopsis

The life of a working-class shape-shifter in Las Vegas, a high-rolling sports-book bet runner and low-flying dope runner, and his amorous adventures with a woman who is a child in bed, and vice versa. Cool professionals to crack-crazed crackpots, small-time cons to working carnies, Merlins Pawn is a fast-paced ride through of one of Americas most exciting cities.

About this title

About the Author

Aquarius 1943, raised near White Sands NM, son of a rocket engineer and an artist. Science-fair winner, thespian, Chess Club, swimmer, gymnast, and (eventually) martial artist. College in geophysics, then jet and helicopter pilot training. Gunship pilot, 101st Airborne, Viet Nam, 1968. Distinguished Flying Cross, but drummed out for marijuana. [The novel SACRIFICES.] From the DMZ to Woodstock. Three quick divorces. Sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, and religion. Psychedelics, Scientology, Wicca, Tao, and Jesus. Folk music composer, actor, singer, playwright, TV show host, occult publisher's editorial assistant, and founder of The Scribes Of Osiris. [The novel LOST ILLUSIONS.] 1980, returned to Las Cruces to raise daughter Nieve (casino management) and son Nathan (artist and musician), working as a ghostwriter, free trader, sitcom actor, airline pilot classroom instructor, executive pilot for a commodities importer, and other curious callings. In Las Vegas, James continues to write.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059520743X
• ISBN 13: 9780595207435
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144