'Chapter 3' excerpt from A Spoiled Game: A Jack Swift Case by Carl Knauf ... Swift had loosened the top of the famed gem’s display case and swiveled it open. The heavy base of the slab rested as a diamond on a square. The final security obstacle to overcome was the transfer of weight—any slight … Continue reading “A Spoiled Game” excerpt IV

'Chapter 2' excerpt from A Spoiled Game: A Jack Swift Case by Carl Knauf ... Beckett peeked outside and said, “The sun always sets early in the city. You better get everyone that round before happy hour ends.” “Thanks for the tip. Got any more for a new assistant director, partner?” Augusta asked, letting the … Continue reading “A Spoiled Game” excerpt III

'Chapter 1' excerpt from A Spoiled Game: A Jack Swift Case by Carl Knauf ... He turned onto 12th Avenue, and before dropping down the Federal Triangle metro stop, he huffed at the Trump International Hotel. “Man, that was some sort of crazy.” Swift took the Blue Line to Foggy Bottom, and then the short … Continue reading “A Spoiled Game” excerpt II

'Travelogue' excerpt from A Spoiled Game: A Jack Swift Case by Carl Knauf The metro train sped through its usual tunnel, the passengers aboard just as routine as its schedule. A few random irregulars and drifters dotted the crowd of black and dark blue suits, but plenty of distance was given between familiar groupings and … Continue reading “A Spoiled Game” excerpt I