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“Jerkiness isn't as respectable as it used to be, not even in L.A. Which is why they had to build Vegas.”

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Ross Macdonald was an American writer renowned for his detective novels. His works are known for their complex plots and profound psychological descriptions, which have had a significant impact on detective fiction literature. more

“The town will never be the same. After the Tangiers, the big corporations took it all over. Today it looks like Disneyland. And while the kids play cardboard pirates, mommy and daddy dropped the house payments and Junior's college money on the poker slots. In the old days, dealers knew your name, what you drank, what you played - today it's like checking into an airport. And if you order room service, you're lucky if you get it by Thursday. Today it's all gone.”

Gambling Las Vegas Casino Corporate America Martin Scorcese

Author:Sam Rothstein

“Everyone is a bender away from oblivion.”

Las Vegas Anonman

Author:Jonathan Heatt

“From the rubble of their fallen predecessors, the mega-hotel/casinos rose up, towering higher and higher over either side of the boulevard - glittering amnesiacs with the memories of what had come before hidden deep within their foundations.”

Las Vegas Casino Cityscape

Book:Accumulation

Source: Accumulation

“Pain doesn't last. And when it's gone, we have something to show for it. Growth.”

Inspiration Motivation Growth Self Help Self Help For Women

Book:Live Your Truth

Source: Live Your Truth

“On Planet Dragos, everything goes the way he arranges it – unless you decide to cross him, and God help you then, because he doesn’t know how to back down, and he doesn’t ever, ever let up.”

Paranormal Dragons Urban Fantasy Las Vegas Elves Wyr

Book:Planet Dragos

Source: Planet Dragos

“She turned to Dragos. “I’m sorry I’m so crabby.” His eyes gleamed in a subtle smile. “You’re very pregnant,” he told her. “And as you are well aware, I’ve read several books about pregnancy. I’ve decided to consider you somewhat insane until the baby is born.”

Dragons Las Vegas Elder Races Wyr Vampyre

Book:Planet Dragos

Source: Planet Dragos

“In that moment, there was nothing sweeter than the taste of his prey’s name on his lips.”

Dragons Las Vegas Elves Elder Races Wyr Vampyre

Book:Planet Dragos

Source: Planet Dragos

“The only difference between Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. is that at least Vegas has the decency to admit the town is full of hookers and crooks.”

Las Vegas Washington Dc

Author:Glenn Beck

“The people who say New York never sleeps must have never visited Las Vegas.”

Party Vegas Las Vegas Partying

Book:The Secret Diamond Sisters

Source: The Secret Diamond Sisters

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