Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel

Unravel the enthralling drama of two powerful Jewish clans shaping up Las Vegas' casino world from Prohibition era to its peak. Gritty tales of a Vietnam tunnel buster interwoven. Real life-inspired.

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel delves into the captivating journey of two Jewish families, akin to the mafia, as they navigate through the prohibition era and establish their reign over multiple Las Vegas casinos. This riveting narrative, marked by compelling characters and events, draws heavily from real-life experiences. Each chapter is richly laden with exhilarating action, ensuring an unputdownable read from start to finish.

The tale intricately weaves the thrilling adventures of a character serving as a tunnel buster in Vietnam, enriching the plot with a distinctive perspective. This element not only immerses readers in a fascinating piece of history but also injects suspense and intrigue, making for an engaging read.

The author's intimate connection to the characters and events lends an authentic touch to the story, creating a vivid portrait of the casino world in Las Vegas. Each chapter reveals a new facet of the families' rise to power, never shying away from the gritty reality of the world they inhabit. The book is a perfect blend of historical facts and engaging storytelling, making it a must-read for those interested in the bygone era.

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel transcends mere historical fiction; it's a compelling saga of power, ambition, and survival. With its authentic depiction of the Las Vegas casino scene, this book delivers a distinctive and engaging reading experience. An immersive journey into the heart of Las Vegas' past, offering readers a front-row seat to the city's transformation through the lens of two influential families. Dive into this gripping action-packed story to discover the true power of family, ambition, and the indomitable human spirit.

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Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel

Unravel the enthralling drama of two powerful Jewish clans shaping up Las Vegas' casino world from Prohibition era to its peak. Gritty tales of a Vietnam tunnel buster interwoven. Real life-inspired.

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel delves into the captivating journey of two Jewish families, akin to the mafia, as they navigate through the prohibition era and establish their reign over multiple Las Vegas casinos. This riveting narrative, marked by compelling characters and events, draws heavily from real-life experiences. Each chapter is richly laden with exhilarating action, ensuring an unputdownable read from start to finish.

The tale intricately weaves the thrilling adventures of a character serving as a tunnel buster in Vietnam, enriching the plot with a distinctive perspective. This element not only immerses readers in a fascinating piece of history but also injects suspense and intrigue, making for an engaging read.

The author's intimate connection to the characters and events lends an authentic touch to the story, creating a vivid portrait of the casino world in Las Vegas. Each chapter reveals a new facet of the families' rise to power, never shying away from the gritty reality of the world they inhabit. The book is a perfect blend of historical facts and engaging storytelling, making it a must-read for those interested in the bygone era.

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel transcends mere historical fiction; it's a compelling saga of power, ambition, and survival. With its authentic depiction of the Las Vegas casino scene, this book delivers a distinctive and engaging reading experience. An immersive journey into the heart of Las Vegas' past, offering readers a front-row seat to the city's transformation through the lens of two influential families. Dive into this gripping action-packed story to discover the true power of family, ambition, and the indomitable human spirit.

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Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel

by Scott Kolod
Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel

by Scott Kolod

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Unravel the enthralling drama of two powerful Jewish clans shaping up Las Vegas' casino world from Prohibition era to its peak. Gritty tales of a Vietnam tunnel buster interwoven. Real life-inspired.

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel delves into the captivating journey of two Jewish families, akin to the mafia, as they navigate through the prohibition era and establish their reign over multiple Las Vegas casinos. This riveting narrative, marked by compelling characters and events, draws heavily from real-life experiences. Each chapter is richly laden with exhilarating action, ensuring an unputdownable read from start to finish.

The tale intricately weaves the thrilling adventures of a character serving as a tunnel buster in Vietnam, enriching the plot with a distinctive perspective. This element not only immerses readers in a fascinating piece of history but also injects suspense and intrigue, making for an engaging read.

The author's intimate connection to the characters and events lends an authentic touch to the story, creating a vivid portrait of the casino world in Las Vegas. Each chapter reveals a new facet of the families' rise to power, never shying away from the gritty reality of the world they inhabit. The book is a perfect blend of historical facts and engaging storytelling, making it a must-read for those interested in the bygone era.

Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel transcends mere historical fiction; it's a compelling saga of power, ambition, and survival. With its authentic depiction of the Las Vegas casino scene, this book delivers a distinctive and engaging reading experience. An immersive journey into the heart of Las Vegas' past, offering readers a front-row seat to the city's transformation through the lens of two influential families. Dive into this gripping action-packed story to discover the true power of family, ambition, and the indomitable human spirit.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798822966949
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Publication date: 03/18/2025
Pages: 470
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.05(d)

About the Author

Scott Michael Kolod, Esq., is an esteemed author with over thirty years of experience in the legal justice system. His retirement marked the beginning of a new journey, revealing the intriguing history of his family, the Jewish Mafia. Descendants of Russian Jews, his family migrated to America at the turn of the last century. They established a prosperous livelihood through speakeasies during prohibition, in Cleveland on his paternal side and St. Louis on his maternal side, before moving to Las Vegas in the late 1940s. The fusion of these two families, running notable establishments like the Desert Inn, Stardust, Sands, and Thunderbird, serves as the backdrop for his book, Las Vegas Empire: A Family Novel.
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