The Perpetual Engine of Hope: Short Stories Inspired by Iconic Las Vegas Photographs

by Megan Edwards, Dayvid Figler, F.W. Jeter, Oksana Marafioti, P. Moss

Overview

The Perpetual Engine of Hope, a collection of short stories inspired by vintage Las Vegas photographs, takes you on an epic journey from the heyday of the mob era to a dystopian future of dashed dreams. No matter the genre, from crime noir to horror, psychological drama to urban fantasy, these stories have something compelling to say about Las Vegas and its ability to inspire hope even amid the most dire circumstances. Along the way, the writers revel in the city's rich past and ponder its uncertain future, the historic images driving them to consider Las Vegas from fresh and illuminating perspectives.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015673401
Publisher:	CityLife Books
Publication date:	09/14/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	156
File size:	4 MB

Editorial Reviews

The iconic and somewhat mysterious photo of Miss Atomic Bomb is the inspiration behind Megan Edwards' new short story, "Fallout" found in this brand new anthology written by seven "Sin City" writers. Set in present day Las Vegas, Megan's story weaves historical facts into a compelling & intriguing fictional story, touching on controversial subjects as the so-called "downwinders", missing persons, imploding casinos, leaky implants and other aspects of Las Vegas culture.

The other six aut

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