Robert J. Randisi
When a rumor spreads that Frank Sinatra's ex-wife, Hollywood Goddess Ava Gardner, was seen in the Sands Hotel & Casino in a state of distress, Vegas pit boss/fixer/amateur sleuth Eddie G. is asked to check it out. Eddie tracks her down to LA, where he finds out that Ava’s afraid she did something horrible . . . and it falls to Eddie to find out exactly what went down. But someone’s after Ava who means her harm, and soon he’s dodging bullets in Vegas in an attempt to keep Ava – and himself – alive.
This is the fifth book in the series, which I have enjoyed, but because Randisi seems to be amping up the foul language and sexuality, I think this is going to be my last. Besides, this and the remaining six titles are only available from the library as digital downloads, and I prefer having an actual book in my hands instead of having to sit at my computer or stare at my phone's screen. That said, these books are actually kind of light on "mystery" and rely on a fondness for Frank Sinatra and friends to engage the reader. They are enjoyable reads with the bite-sized chapters I like, but not enough to keep me from switching over to Alex Cross.
First Line: Jenny Phillips was a looker
Page 56 / Line 5: "Try the Beverly Hills Hotel," Frank said.
A Good Line from Somewhere in the Middle: "Almost the truth," I said.
Last Line: "Maybe two days?"
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