What Really Happens in Vegas, James Patterson
What Really Happens in Vegas, James Patterson
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What Really Happens in Vegas
True Stories of the People Who Make Vegas, Vegas

Author: James Patterson, Mark Seal

Narrator: Phil Morris

Unabridged: 8 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/04/2023

Synopsis

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—until now. James Patterson shows the real Vegas in a dazzling journey through “lively tales of those who labor and dream in Sin City" (Kirkus).

“Wild and wonderful…The magic of Sin City doesn’t just happen. Patterson and Seal tell its secrets in beautifully presented snippets that often overlap not just surprisingly, but charmingly too.” —Telegraph (UK)
  Las Vegas is on Luxury Standard Time: every clock in the airport is a Rolex. No dream is too big, no wish is too small—the VIP hosts in Vegas fulfill guests’ every (legal) desire. Jackpots hit when least expected. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has days to find a man who unknowingly won over $200,000 at the slots. “I love love”: the inventor of the Elvis impersonator wedding and the drive-thru wedding has performed hundreds of marriages—and believes in them all. Glamorous yogis take a helicopter across the desert to the Valley of Fire, where they perform sun salutations to the glory of Las Vegas. A gambling VIP “whale” loses $1 million at the casinos, yet still leaves saying, "Had a great time. I'll be back." ​
​In What Really Happens in Vegas, full of surprises for both newcomers and Las Vegas regulars, James Patterson and Vanity Fair contributing editor Mark Seal transport readers from the thrill of adrenaline-fueled vice to the glitter of A-list celebrity and entertainment.

About James Patterson

James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories.

Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading.

James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on June 05, 2024

I listened to this on audiobook and learned interesting behind-the-scenes stories about Vegas hoteliers, chefs, gamblers, and dancers. The narration is terrific and the stories delve into personal details on how various people chose to settle in Vegas and became successful. It is a light, fun book.......more

Goodreads review by Chris on February 04, 2024

Read this to remind myself of all the things that fascinated me about Las Vegas when I began writing THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS three years ago -- and as book tour "prep." Also, the ONLY blurb on my first novel (the single worst first novel ever published, bar none) was. . .James Patterson. Thank you......more

Goodreads review by Scott on February 03, 2024

James Patterson tends to publish one or two non-fiction books each year, and “What Really Happens in Vegas” takes the readers behind the scenes stories that make Las Vegas the ultimate experience that it is for visitors. It focuses on the movers and shakers who provided incredible visions that made......more

Goodreads review by Jules on December 29, 2023

I received an ARC of this audiobook from Netgalley. I really had to struggle to listen to this book. I have lived in Las Vegas for over 25 years and I can say I learned a lot about things I didn’t know before. Mostly, I learned about the rich, the famous, the happy, the successful, and the political......more

Goodreads review by Mary on December 22, 2023

Ugh. I kept thinking that it would get better. It didn’t.......more

Quotes

“Lively tales of those who labor and dream in Sin City…the entertainment value is high.”—Kirkus

“Uptempo, vivid, and fun … an entertaining ride.”—Publishers Weekly

"Unusual facts and tales about Las Vegas... the inner workings of those who live and work in Las Vegas and those who make the city come alive... reads like a novel."—Library Journal

“Wild and wonderful…The magic of Sin City, it turns out, doesn’t just happen. It’s carefully created within the walls of all manner of buildings, from advertisement firms to topless bars, by dedicated professionals – people whose lives are at once more mundane and more strange than anyone, until they read this book, could guess.”—Telegraph (UK)

“A breezy, nonstop narrative capturing the essence of a crazy, wide-open town … a dazzling and fun account of America’s entertainment capital.”—New York Journal of Books

“Especially entertaining…What Really Happens in Vegas is a must-read for anyone wondering what really happens in the city Hunter S. Thompson once dubbed ‘the savage heart of the American Dream.’”—Air Mail

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