5 Must Read Books About Las Vegas — John L. Smith, Of rats and men: Oscar Goodman’s life from the mob mouthpiece to mayor of Las Vegas
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From Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing to Stephen King's The Stand, discover the best books set in Vegas that capture the city's dark allure and history.
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5. John L. Smith, Of rats and men: Oscar Goodman’s life from the mob mouthpiece to mayor of Las Vegas
This book tells of Oscar Goodman, the country’s unparalleled defense attorney for supposed gangsters like: Jimmy Chagra, Mayer Lansky, Nick Civella, Vinny Ferrara, and Nicky Scarfo among others. It outlines his life and journey from attorney to becoming the mayor of Las Vegas. It is a riveting real-life story especially interesting for those looking to gain insight into the early years of the city.
