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Eddie G., pit boss at the Sands Casino in Las Vegas, counts the members of the Rat Pack among his friends. When Frank Sinatra asks Eddie to do him a favor and give Edward G. Robinson an inside look at the world of high stakes poker games to help the actor prepare for a movie role, Eddie of course agrees. Compared to some of the favors Eddie has done for Frank and Dean, this one seems like an easy assignment. Then, a suspicious death at the Sands, as well as pressure from Howard Hughes on an unusual request, keeps Eddie busier than he expected and also put his life in danger.
“The Way You Die Tonight” is another great book in a fantastic series. From the clever titles to vivid characters, to the setting in 1960s Vegas, and humorous dialog, everything is a winner in this series. Although they are fictional stories, the escapades of Eddie, his P.I. friend Danny, and enforcer Big Jerry, give the reader a glimpse into Vegas history. It is amazing how Frank Sinatra, the “Chairman of the Board” and Dean Martin, the “King of Cool” come alive in the pages of these books.
This book is a little different than some of the prior installments. Eddie gets involved in trying to track down the secretary for the owner of the Sands, Jack Entratter, instead of a sensitive assignment from the Rat Pack. However, it’s just as exciting as ever and I didn’t want the fun to end as Eddie’s investigation comes to a surprising conclusion. You don’t need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this book, but returning readers will see a different side to two series regulars. This isn’t my favorite book in this series, but it’s still an entertaining visit with interesting characters from another time.
I received this book from NetGalley through the courtesy of Severn House publishing in exchange for an honest review.
“The Way You Die Tonight” is another great book in a fantastic series. From the clever titles to vivid characters, to the setting in 1960s Vegas, and humorous dialog, everything is a winner in this series. Although they are fictional stories, the escapades of Eddie, his P.I. friend Danny, and enforcer Big Jerry, give the reader a glimpse into Vegas history. It is amazing how Frank Sinatra, the “Chairman of the Board” and Dean Martin, the “King of Cool” come alive in the pages of these books.
This book is a little different than some of the prior installments. Eddie gets involved in trying to track down the secretary for the owner of the Sands, Jack Entratter, instead of a sensitive assignment from the Rat Pack. However, it’s just as exciting as ever and I didn’t want the fun to end as Eddie’s investigation comes to a surprising conclusion. You don’t need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this book, but returning readers will see a different side to two series regulars. This isn’t my favorite book in this series, but it’s still an entertaining visit with interesting characters from another time.
I received this book from NetGalley through the courtesy of Severn House publishing in exchange for an honest review.
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