Books with title Las Vegas

With each passing second, her strength faded as her world turned darker, unable to move, to fight anymore. Her lifeless body fell into a heap at his feet, and he stood there for a brief moment, panting, not taking his eyes off her. “Excellent Story! First time I've read this author and Las Vegas Girl was excellent. Good story and well written with good supporting characters. Thought I had figured out who the culprit was, but I was totally wrong. Will definitely read more by this author.” – Mike, five-star Amazon review. The crime: audaciousIn a fashionable Las Vegas hotel, with hundreds of witnesses and countless video surveillance cameras watching, a young girl is brutally murdered in an audacious crime that shocks the entire city. It looks like a relatively simple investigation for Detectives Laura Baxter and Jack Holt, but it soon proves to be anything of the sort, as the one vital piece of the jigsaw is missing; the killer. The forensics: stupefyingEven with a crime-scene fingerprint that reveals more questions than answers, the persistent duo are undeterred and begin to make inroads into the life of the deceased. But what they discover is a complex web of lies and intrigue about her life that all seem to lead to an ambitious politician and a terrible secret. The truth: shockingAnd now that secret threatens Baxter and Holt’s lives too, as a message from beyond the grave reveals the shocking truth. Will a connection with the victim’s distant past hold the key to catching her killer? And can they uncover them before they become victims themselves? Two mavericks form an intriguing team. Baxter and Holt trust each other with their lives, just not with their darkest secrets. Praise for Las Vegas Girl “Las Vegas Girl is a well written, captivating, psychological thriller with enough twists and turns to satisfy even the most demanding reader.” “Las Vegas homicide detectives Laura Baxter and Jack Holt are well paired, each willing to do whatever is necessary to find justice.” “Wolfe is a master storyteller, and this is a compelling tale with flawed protagonists.” “Thrilling to the end and so well developed and written, wished it could have gone on for 100 more pages.” “Outstanding! I really enjoyed this murder mystery.” “The best I’ve read this year. It’s a real page turner.” “Nonstop action which will keep your attention as you try to solve the crime.” What Readers and Reviewers Are Saying About Leslie Wolfe “The author knocked out of the park with this one!” “I can truly say that Leslie Wolfe is one of the best crime writers of our time.” “I always love Wolfe's books, but this one is one of my favorites.” “An intriguing plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development.”

Mix six teenaged girls and one ’60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add boys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two … and you’ve got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson’s new chick lit series for young adults!In a whirlwind, DJ accepts “lonely” Taylor’s invitation to join her mom’s tour in Las Vegas during Christmas break. DJ soon discovers that the unsupervised Taylor is focused on one thing only—partying with a capital “P.” She’s invited Eliza, too, and DJ is quickly overwhelmed by the behavior of the wild duo. Desperate, she calls on Casey for help and prays for a miracle to help Taylor before she self-destructs.

Robin's latest school task is to learn about the states of America. As a treat for his hard work, Grandad and Robin fly over to Las Vegas.With Sarah Winnemucca as their guide, they learn all about Las Vegas before it was a city. Do you believe in ghosts? Because you're going to be visiting a ghost town! Robin is about to find out! Luckily they have The Magic Talking Book of the World's Most Interesting People and Places to help them learn! With his magic spell, Grandad awakens a new historical figure to show them around the cities they visit. Each has a fascinating story to tell Robin, and helps to teach him some very important facts about the world and its history. The Diaries of Robin’s Travels is a 10 book series that introduces readers to new cities and historical figures. Aimed at children aged 6 and above, these stories are a combination of fact and fiction, both educational and entertaining.

With six teenage girls living under one roof, things are bound to get interesting. Mix six teenaged girls and one ’60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and huge personalities … and you’ve got the Carter House Girls.After some begging on Taylor's part, DJ accepts Taylor’s invitation to join her in Las Vegas during Christmas break, where Taylor's mom is performing. DJ soon discovers that the relaxing vacation she was promised is anything but, as Taylor is focused on one thing only―partying with a capital “P.” Taylor's invited Eliza as well, and DJ is quickly overwhelmed by the behavior of the combined―and unchaperoned―duo. As the parties begin to escalate, DJ is left with few options but to tag along as a babysitter … and pray Taylor will see the light before she totally self-destructs.

Mix six teenaged girls and one ’60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add boys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two … and you’ve got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson’s new chick lit series for young adults! In a whirlwind, DJ accepts “lonely” Taylor’s invitation to join her mom’s tour in Las Vegas during Christmas break. DJ soon discovers that the unsupervised Taylor is focused on one thing only―partying with a capital “P.” She’s invited Eliza, too, and DJ is quickly overwhelmed by the behavior of the wild duo. Desperate, she calls on Casey for help and prays for a miracle to help Taylor before she self-destructs.

After both getting rejected by their prom dates, two best friends, Mitch and Kendra, decide to leave their high school woes behind. What follows is a wild ride through roadside diners, the endless desert, the alluring Las Vegas Strip--and encounters with danger Mitch and Kendra hoped to never find. After all, they say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas--but only if you manage to get back home. Vegas is from Summer Road Trip, an EPIC Press series, a division of ABDO.

Mix six teenaged girls and one '60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add boys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two ... and you've got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson's new chick lit series for young adults! In a whirlwind, DJ accepts 'lonely' Taylor's invitation to join her mom's tour in Las Vegas during Christmas break. DJ soon discovers that the unsupervised Taylor is focused on one thing only---partying with a capital 'P.' She's invited Eliza, too, and DJ is quickly overwhelmed by the behavior of the wild duo. Desperate, she calls on Casey for help and prays for a miracle to help Taylor before she self-destructs.