Swain's recent books have been declared "Mysteries of the Year" by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.
[4][6] Swain has created two ex-police characters that have run in a series of mystery and crime related novels.
The Tony Valentine character seem to face daily some type of cheater or scammer that involves gambling.
The second character, Jack Carpenter, faces the dirtier side of life involving child abduction.
After settling in Florida he is lured to Las Vegas and makes an impact with his consultant skills against casino cheaters.