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Bad Bishop: A Morrow's Con Story
AN UNUSUAL ADVENTURE
After more than six years as a con man, Morrow thought that he’d seen it all. Not hardly. After a short lull, Morrow is dragged into a con unlike any other. This one is a bit personal, and it affects him in ways no other con ever has.
Most cons are based on one well-placed lie. This one is different. It would require a series of smaller cons and far more lies. Lies and misdirection are a conman’s best friend unless they grow too complicated. Then they can lead to disaster. As Morrow finds himself sucked deeper into the con he wonders if he’s the one being played. With his finances strained, and his team seeing no hope for success, he’ll need a strong finish to win.
In the end, he's faced with needing to tell one last lie. This time the lie would solve a slew of problems, make him rich, and preserve his career.
All the truth would do is set him free.
After more than six years as a con man, Morrow thought that he’d seen it all. Not hardly. After a short lull, Morrow is dragged into a con unlike any other. This one is a bit personal, and it affects him in ways no other con ever has.
Most cons are based on one well-placed lie. This one is different. It would require a series of smaller cons and far more lies. Lies and misdirection are a conman’s best friend unless they grow too complicated. Then they can lead to disaster. As Morrow finds himself sucked deeper into the con he wonders if he’s the one being played. With his finances strained, and his team seeing no hope for success, he’ll need a strong finish to win.
In the end, he's faced with needing to tell one last lie. This time the lie would solve a slew of problems, make him rich, and preserve his career.
All the truth would do is set him free.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2023
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About the author
Earl James
4 books51 followers HI! I’m Earl James. I live in Seattle with my wife, Kat, and our cat, who still doesn’t have a name. I didn’t start writing until my sixties, and I experimented with writing various genres under different pen names for the better part of a decade.
It wasn’t until 2020 that I began to write the one series I had the most hope in – the Morrow’s Con series. Morrow is a character I’ve had in the back of my mind for years, but I lacked the confidence to actually write about him. When I realized I’d better hurry up and write it before the grim reaper arrived, I buckled down and produced Morrow’s Con – Opening Gambit. I loved the lead character so much, I decided to write more.
Before I began my writing career, I filled all my time as a small business owner. I had a bevy of wonderful people working for me and with me, and I experimented with different techniques to try to create a more motivated, happy, and engaged workforce. I studied people and learned what made them who they were. In other words, I educated myself about human nature. I developed a better understanding of people and what makes them tick—what motivates them to do what they do. I learned not only how to predict how the employees would react to changes, but also how to create an environment where they enjoyed working and performed productively. It was those insights that helped me to understand human nature, very much like the character Morrow does.
Now I’m having fun too. Writing more and working less. And by the way, as an unknown author, an honest review of any kind would help me immensely. I would appreciate it so much, maybe I’d even let you name my cat for me.
It wasn’t until 2020 that I began to write the one series I had the most hope in – the Morrow’s Con series. Morrow is a character I’ve had in the back of my mind for years, but I lacked the confidence to actually write about him. When I realized I’d better hurry up and write it before the grim reaper arrived, I buckled down and produced Morrow’s Con – Opening Gambit. I loved the lead character so much, I decided to write more.
Before I began my writing career, I filled all my time as a small business owner. I had a bevy of wonderful people working for me and with me, and I experimented with different techniques to try to create a more motivated, happy, and engaged workforce. I studied people and learned what made them who they were. In other words, I educated myself about human nature. I developed a better understanding of people and what makes them tick—what motivates them to do what they do. I learned not only how to predict how the employees would react to changes, but also how to create an environment where they enjoyed working and performed productively. It was those insights that helped me to understand human nature, very much like the character Morrow does.
Now I’m having fun too. Writing more and working less. And by the way, as an unknown author, an honest review of any kind would help me immensely. I would appreciate it so much, maybe I’d even let you name my cat for me.
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