The Way You Die Tonight: 9 (A Rat Pack Mystery) - Hardcover

Randisi, Robert J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727883348 ISBN 13: 9780727883346

Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Edward G Robinson is in Las Vegas researching his new movie, The Cincinnatti Kid with Steve McQueen. Frank Sinatra puts him in touch with Eddie G., floor manager of the Sands Casino and friend to the Rat Pack who frequent it.

But rumour has it that Howard Hughes is also in town looking to buy a casino; and what Hughes wants he usually gets. Jack Entratter, the owner of the Sands tries to fight the takeover and sends Eddie G., to go and convince Howard Hughes not to pursue it.

Then, Entratter's secretary goes missing and Eddie G. is entrusted with looking for her, delving into the murky underworld of Las Vegas; a world he knows well . . .

About this title

Review:

"A breezy period romp"--Publishers Weekly

"Randisi's light touch and sense of nice-and-easy swing keeps the plot moving in sprightly four-four time."--Booklist

About the Author:

Robert Randisi is the founder and executive director of the Private Eye Writers of America. He lives in Missouri.

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0727883348
• ISBN 13: 9780727883346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208