Download or read book Murder in Vegas written by Michael Connelly and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Murder in Vegas, the International Association of Crime Writers and New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly have gathered twenty-two crime and mystery stories about the ultimate playground and what can happen behind the glitz and glamour. Las Vegas. Lost Wages. Sin City. An artificial oasis of pleasure, spectacle, and entertainment, the gambling capital of America has reinvented itself so many times that its doubtful that anyone knows for sure what's real and what isn't in the miles of neon and scorching heat. Las Vegas is considered the ultimate players destination--no matter what your game. Almost anything is available--for a price, mind you, and sometimes losers walk away from the tables with even less than just an empty wallet or purse--sometimes they don't walk away at all. From a gambler who must-win at the roulette table to stay alive to a courier who's only mistake was accepting a package with Las Vegas as the final destination, come to the true city that never sleeps, where fortunes are made and lost every day, and where snake-eyes aren't found just on a pair of dice. Murder in Vegas features stories by: James Swain, S.J. Rozan, Wendy Hornsby, Michael Collins, T.P Keating, J. Madison Davis, Sue Pike, Joan Richter, Libby Hellmann, Tom Savage, Edward Wellen, K.J.A. Wishnia, Linda Kerslake, John Wessel, Lise McClendon, Ronnie Klaskin, Ruth Cavin, A.B. Robbins , Gay Toltl Kinman, Micki Marz, Rick Mofina, Jeremiah Healy At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Cat in a Vegas Gold Vendetta written by Carole Nelson Douglas and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entreated by a B-movie actress to investigate the suspicious death of a handyman, Temple Barr discovers that the actress's wealthy aunt is planning to leave her estate to her resident cats, much to the chagrin of greedy humans.

Download or read book The Secret History of Las Vegas written by Chris Abani and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gritty, riveting, and wholly original murder mystery from PEN/Hemingway Award-winning author and 2015 Edgar Awards winner Chris Abani Before he can retire, Las Vegas detective Salazar is determined to solve a recent spate of murders. When he encounters a pair of conjoined twins with a container of blood near their car, he’s sure he has apprehended the killers, and enlists the help of Dr. Sunil Singh, a South African transplant who specializes in the study of psychopaths. As Sunil tries to crack the twins, the implications of his research grow darker. Haunted by his betrayal of loved ones back home during apartheid, he seeks solace in the love of Asia, a prostitute with hopes of escaping that life. But Sunil’s own troubled past is fast on his heels in the form of a would-be assassin. Suspenseful through the last page, The Secret History of Las Vegas is Chris Abani’s most accomplished work to date, with his trademark visionary prose and a striking compassion for the inner lives of outsiders.

Download or read book Wanna Get Lucky written by Deborah Coonts and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with designer duds, porn conventions, partner-swapping parties, and clever repartee, this is chick-lit gone wild and sexy, lightly wrapped in mystery and tied up with a brilliantly flashing neon bow. "Wanna Get Lucky?" hits the proverbial jackpot.--"Booklist."

Download or read book Punctured written by Rex Kusler and published by Amazon Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Investigating your brother-in-law's murder can put a strain on sibling relations--when all the evidence points to your sister. Former Las Vegas Homicide Detective Jim Snow quit the force three years ago to play poker fulltime, but he's been losing consistently for the last six months. Now he has a new challenge to take his mind away from his problems. His sister's estranged husband was found murdered in an RV storage lot shortly after selling his trailer for eight-thousand dollars cash to their neighbor. Snow and his sister have issues--the last time Snow saw her was two years ago at their mother's funeral in Minnesota--though they only live three miles apart. Suspicion points to his sister, since she stands to collect on the life insurance, and her previous husband died during a robbery near an ATM machine. Living off of life insurance settlements from her first two husbands, she's never had to work. Snow's not sure his sister is innocent, but he launches an investigation, enlisting the help of a feisty female detective."--Publishers description.

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Download or read book Lucky Charm in Las Vegas a Tiffany Black Mystery written by A. R. Winters and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Cupcakes-And-Crime CaperDo you believe in luck?Uptight accountant Andrew Coombs has no time for superstitions - until he meets his own personal Lady Luck, Charlene Nelson, the lovely casino waitress who helps him win big at the slots. But when Charlene stands him up on a date night, Lady Luck is no longer on his side - or in the land of the living.Who would kill the cocktail waitress? Who was Charlene Nelson when she wasn't slinging drinks? Out-of-towner Andrew doesn't have a clue where to start looking for answers... As luck would have it, Ian and Tiffany are on the scene - though this time, their murder investigation plays second fiddle to an even bigger and incredibly dangerous operation. Tiffany's friend Stone is out to clear his name and prove his innocence. When war refugee Tariq Zubair knocks on Tiffany's door, the final puzzle piece is nearly in place.But dark forces lurk in the background and want the truth to stay buried at all costs, even if that means burying Tiffany and Ian along with it! Can the sleuths solve the mystery without becoming a statistic themselves? And can Stone finally come back into Tiffany's life for good?Lucky Charm in Las Vegas is the thirteenth book in The Tiffany Black in Las Vegas Mystery Series. It can be read as a standalone, but the Tiffany Black books are best enjoyed when read in series order. This is a cozy mystery featuring a strong female protagonist, some unusual friends and family, and a mystery that needs solving! It has no graphic gore, bad language, or sex.Praise for A.R. Winters:"You fall in love with Tiffany Black from the start, and the mystery starts immediately" - Melissa Greenberg, Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A great mystery wrapped in humor and surprises." - Amazon Customer

Download or read book Murder in Sin City written by Jeff German and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigative journalist’s true crime account of the murder of the gambling executive and the trial of his accused girlfriend and her new boyfriend. The reckless heir to the Horseshoe Club fortune, fifty-five-year-old Vegas casino boss Ted Binion lived the high life constantly teetering on the edge—surrounding himself with guns, heroin, cash, babes and mobsters. But it was a beautiful ex-stripper and her new lover who gave him the final, fatal push over the side. The gripping true story of the fall of a powerful man that culminated in the most publicized murder in Las Vegas history—an almost perfect crime undone by the unbelievable greed of its perpetrators—Jeff German’s Murder in Sin City is a stunning account of human deterioration and depravity, a neon-tinged view of the poisonous rot that festers beneath the Vegas glitter. Now a Lifetime original movie, Sex and Lies in Sin City.

Download or read book Las Vegas Noir written by Jarret Keene and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Launched by the summer '04 award-winning bestseller Brooklyn Noir, Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. In this chilling portrait of America's Sin City, lady luck is just as likely to dispense cold hard cash as a cold-hearted killing. Brand-new stories by: John O'Brien, David Corbett, Scott Phillips, Nora Pierce, Bliss Esposito, Felicia Campbell, Jaq Greenspon, Jos Skinner, Pablo Medina, Christine McKellar, Lori Kozlowski, Vu Tran, Celeste Starr, Preston L. Allen, Tod Goldberg, and Janet Berliner. Las Vegas provides the classic sophistication and darkness necessary for a deadly noir story. Stylish, sultry, brimming with ambition and greed, the characters that populate this literary Las Vegas are pushed to the extremes of human experience. From the neon glitter of the Strip to the treacherous views of Red Rock Canyon and Boulder City, from the desperation of Naked City to the racial tensions of the Westside, no other location offers so many different avenues leading to serious trouble. Many legendary authors have turned their attention to Vegas to investigate the city's moods and mysteries. Now, the most recent crop of acclaimed writers explore the secret neighborhoods and byways of America's most sinful city, offering readers not only compelling noir tales but also an insider's understanding of this steamy oasis. These authors take readers beneath the surface flash of Freemont Street and the Strip and into the gritty multicultural environs of underground Vegas. Jarret Keene is author/editor of three books, including the poetry collection Monster Fashion, the alt-travel tome The Underground Guide to Las Vegas, and the unauthorized rock bio The Killers: Destiny Is Calling Me. He lives in Las Vegas. Todd James Pierce is the author of three books, including the novel A Woman of Stone and the short story collection Newsworld, which won the 2006 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. He is an assistant professor of English at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California.

Download or read book The Mystery in Las Vegas written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One lucky lady! Two unlucky kids! Four rrroolllsss of the dice! Lots of neon! And a mystery that very likely includes a VAMPIRE! What seems like a city for adults only turns out to be an exciting town for kids who love neon, cactus, gigantic dams, rollercoasters atop tall hotels, chocolate, swimming pools and vampires. Vampires? Well, it seems so, but who knows in Las Vegas, a place where magic can be fake...yet the pretend be alllll too real! LOOK what's in this mystery - people, places, history, and more! Casinos Las Vegas facts and history Š Spiders and Scorpions Š Mojave Desert history Š Neon lights Š Elvis Presley impersonators Š The Las Vegas StripŠ history Š White Bengal Tigers Š Information on the hotels on the strip Š Rides in the Stratosphere Hoteltel Š Hoover Dam history Š Nellis Air Force BaseŠ Mojave Desert Š Fremont Street, Š Glitter Gulch Š Hoover Dam, Black Canyon Š Secret Garden of Siegfried and Roy Š Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Š Ethel M. Chocolate Factory Š Luxor Hotel Š Las Vegas Natural History Museum Š Flamingo Hotel Š Ice Canyon. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.6 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 126332 Lexile Measure: 750 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40

Download or read book Getting Off On Frank Sinatra written by Megan Edwards and published by IMBRIFEX BOOKS. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scorching Las Vegas summer is about to get even hotter. Aspiring journalist Copper Black has just found out that her boyfriend is responsible for his not-quite-ex-wife’s pregnancy. An unexpected house-sitting job at a notorious Las Vegas “party house” should provide not only a private swimming pool but also much-needed distraction. While researching a story about an exclusive private school, Copper accidentally discovers the dead body of the school’s beloved founder. Now involved in a high-profile murder investigation, Copper turns to her brother, a civic-minded pastor who is overseeing the construction of a center for the homeless. A Paiute medicine man claims the site is a sacred burial ground, attracting hordes of protesters. As she tries to solve the murder, help her brother, advance her career, and sort out her love life, Copper stirs up a world of trouble. Her escapades as she evades a sociopath, a disturbed cowgirl, and a suspicious homicide detective make Megan Edwards’ rousing debut Getting Off on Frank Sinatra a nonstop roller coaster of a read.

Download or read book Murders Mysteries and Misdemeanors of Las Vegas written by Janice Oberding and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Las Vegas Crime written by Leslie Wolfe and published by Baxter & Holt. This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her body, naked and crushed under the weight of the cold, desert rocks that had been her tomb, while she still drew breath. Her eyes, blue as the deep desert sky at dawn, stared into the distance, blurred with tears. Her lips remained immobile, although if I listened hard enough, I thought I heard her scream. "Do yourself a favor and take a nap before you start this! Once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down until you've finished the final page. The pace is perfect, keeping you on the edge of your seat throughout. The characters are well developed and completely believable. This is a great series from a terrific new author, but certainly right up there with Stuart Woods and James Patterson." - R. Baer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The girl: gone When a teenage girl is daringly kidnapped from her school, minutes after being dropped off, a frenzied search begins, involving the entire police force of a city that never sleeps. But for Detectives Baxter and Holt this isn't a crime like any other; it is personal. The crimes: terrifying A bold and merciless serial killer preys on young girls and leaves them out to die in the cold and dreadful expanse of the Mojave Desert, unable to move, to scream, to fight for their lives. The choice: impossible Now Detective Holt is faced with an agonizing decision: he can sacrifice all that he holds dear or jeopardize the life of an innocent girl, his own flesh and blood. The man holding all the cards in this game of life and death isn't willing to negotiate; he's only willing to kill. Two mavericks form an intriguing team. Baxter and Holt trust each other with their lives, just not with their secret plans. If you're a fan of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and Robert Dugoni, you'll be enthralled by this riveting, entertaining kidnapping thriller that will keep you reading until the break of dawn. Praise for Las Vegas Crime "A first-class thriller with perfect pacing." "There is plenty of non-stop action in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly gripping and intriguing journey." "An excellent thriller that keeps you turning pages." "Las Vegas Crime is the latest and the Best of the Baxter and Holt series. " "Another great book by Leslie Wolfe. She's one of the best. Right up there with James Patterson and Michael Connelly." "Fast paced, suspenseful and filled with twists and turns." "Another enthralling and entertaining thriller written by an accomplished author who takes you on a twisted ride that can branch out in different directions at the drop of a hat." "Exceptional story line! Great characters! I loved this story and can't wait for the next one!" What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying About Leslie Wolfe "Leslie Wolfe writes suspense thrillers that keep you interested from start to finish." "Leslie Wolfe is a true storyteller." "Leslie Wolfe is fast becoming one of my favorite authors." "If you have read any of Leslie Wolfe's books, then you know you're in for an excellent read!"

Download or read book Las Vegas Girl written by Leslie Wolfe and published by Baxter & Holt. This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detectives Laura Baxter and Jack Holt are members of the elite: Las Vegas Metro PD, one of the toughest and most respected law enforcement agencies in United States. In the middle of city with 2 million residents and 43 million annual visitors, they¿re hunting for a killer. The crime: audaciousIn the middle of a glamorous Las Vegas hotel, in front of hundreds of witnesses and under the lenses of countless video surveillance cameras, a young girl is brutally murdered. What promises to be a quick and easy investigation soon becomes a nightmare. The most recorded crime in Vegas is missing one key protagonist, the killer.The forensics: stupefyingA crime-scene fingerprint unleashes dozens of unsettling questions instead of providing answers. Was this a murder for hire? In the politically-charged case, the scenario seems plausible; the victim¿s secret life could¿ve been the obstacle in an ambitious politician¿s path. As the investigation unspools the well-concealed secrets surrounding the victim¿s life, Baxter and Holt attract the attention of someone desperate to keep history¿s deadly secrets buried.The truth: shockingA testimony from beyond the grave turns into a death warrant for the two unrelenting detectives. While they expose a connection with the victim¿s distant past that could hold the key to catching her killer, they must learn to rely on each other to survive. Two mavericks don¿t make a team. Baxter and Holt trust each other with their lives, only not with their darkest secrets.

Download or read book The Mystery in Las Vegas Teacher s Guide written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The corresponding Teacher's Guide is a page-by-page supplementary resource that gives you additional activities to enhance the student's learning opportunities by using cross-curricular materials including discussion questions, reproducible vocabulary, science, geography and math activities. Each Teacher's Guide turns you into the expert-we've done all the research for you! This comprehensive resource enhances the many dramatic learning opportunities students can gain from reading this mystery by Carole Marsh. The supplementary Teacher's Guide includes: Š A chapter guide of additional information, trivia, historical facts, and more to help teachers be "Experts!" Š Activity ideas that make the book come dramatically to life for young readers! Š The author's additional comments and thoughts about the subject Š Some reproducible activities Š Great out-of-the-box ideas for activities.

Download or read book Mystery in Las Vegas written by Carole Marsh and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mystery of the Haunted Ghost Town written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Series "Real kids, real places" from cover.