Welcome To Las Vegas

by Stacy Green

Tate is afraid of the dark. But his junkie sister has disappeared into the terrifying storm drains below Las Vegas. The tunnels stretch hundreds of miles beneath the city, housing the city’s homeless and criminal element. Armed with only his flashlight, Tate wades into the gritty depths of the storm drains to rescue his sister from her demons.


Every step into the smothering darkness challenges Tate’s resolve. With his sister’s life and his own sanity at stake, Tate must face his fears or risk fading into the dank oblivion of the Las Vegas tunnels.

Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Short Stories, Suspense, Mystery, Mystery Thriller

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2012

About the author

Stacy Green is the author of the Lucy Kendall thriller series and the Delta Crossroads mystery trilogy. ALL GOOD DEEDS (Lucy Kendall #1) won a bronze medal for mystery and thriller at the 2015 IPPY Awards. TIN GOD (Delta Crossroads #1) was runner-up for best mystery/thriller at the 2013 Kindle Book Awards.

Stacy has a love of thrillers and crime fiction, and she is always looking for the next dark and twisted novel to enjoy. She started her career in journalism before becoming a stay at home mother and rediscovering her love of writing. She lives in Iowa with her husband and daughter and their three spoiled fur babies.

She is currently working on a new crime fiction series and is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo, Helin and Fountain Literary Management for literary and dramatic rights.

Website: stacygreenauthor.com
Facebook www.Facebook.com/StacyGreenAuthor
Twitter: @StacyGreen26

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

28 pages long, or short (whichever way you look at it), must make it really difficult to create the tension and atmosphere needed to draw your readers in. However, Stacy Green has managed to pull it off. Tate has to face his lifelong fear of the dark and enter the storm drains beneath Las Vegas, in order to search for his junkie sister, who's gone missing. The tension is palpable as he encounters an assortment of characters who call this place home. It was claustrophobic and terrifying for him, but his determination to find his sister supersedes his need to get the heck out of there. Just wish it had been longer.

[Constantine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3.0/5.0

A nice short story of a brother who is in search of his addict sister inside the storm drain of Las Vegas. The story is dark and chilling at times. I wish it was longer and had more events happening. I felt the ending came too soon for such a chilling book.

[Mummy's Naughty Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short read. it packed a lot of emotion into a small book. The characters were well formed and the story was okay. It shows the underside of drugs and it's amazing how well the author can write to paint such a picture in so few pages.

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice short story about a not-so-nice situation. Stacy Green's descriptions are vivid.

[Sheila Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't often download individual short stories, but I'm glad I got this one. The story is fast-paced and exciting from the very first page. Stacy Green did an excellent job creating an interesting plot as well as telling people about what is probably a little known fact to outsiders about the life inside the storm drains in the area in and around Las Vegas.

[Edith Parzefall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Las Vegas takes us into the storm drains below the city, a fascinating world inhabited by those fallen through the cracks. Tate's quest to save his sister from the underworld makes for a riveting fast read.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent story that takes place in the creepy storm drains and tunnels below Las Vegas. Tate puts his fears aside to search for his sister who has a drug problem. Good suspense that has you feeling as if you can smell the stench and feel the cobwebs!

[Sara Freitag · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only problem was it was too short! The description of everything made you feel like you were right there with him. I even cut myself swiping at the back of my neck thinking something was their crawling! Fantastic short story!

[Dee/ bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was short, about 26 pages. And it was good, but it could have been more. I feel like the biggest obsticle Tate faced was his own fears. It did have nice messages, family is important and even the old standby of never judge a book by its cover.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a fan of scarry reads and thought this was a great story. The creepier the better. Looking forward to your book length debut, Stacy. Keep this up.

[Christine Golden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Las Vegas

What there was of it was great. Only wish it could have been longer. I've read a lot of Mrs. Green's books. I end one and immediately start another.. I m getting worried about what will happen when I read all of them 😔 😟 🙁

[Joan Barstad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I give this book 3 stars..only because it isn't my cup of tea. Not that it is poorly written.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well developed and moving

The powerful opening sequence of this story did a great job of drawing the reader into the real life struggles of the protagonist. Now this is a writer!

[Barb VanderWel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book.
I can't wait for more.
I will be leaving reviews on AMAZON & GOODREADS!
And letting everyone know about it.
So I gave it FIVE STARS!

[Stacey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Book Review

I didn't realize this book was going to be so short. I didn't have time to really get into the book before it was over.

[Jorja Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Las Vegas

Very quick and a bit suspenseful. It’s a good look at the underbelly of any place and a snapshot of a different perspective.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a short story. The lead character is searching for his sister - an addict - in the storm drains of Las Vegas, a hangout for homeless.

Interesting

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wasn't sure what to expect when I started to read this shorty story, but I was pleasantly surprised with what I found. It's the story of Tate and Lily. They are twins and best friends till Lily starts using drugs. Now after getting clean, Lily is kicked out of her friends place when drugs are found in her room. She's moved to living in the underground tunnels of Las Vegas. Tate promising their that he would find her, heads into the underground tunnels to do just that. There he encounters Tony who tells him where he might find Lily, and he sets off to find her, only to find a body and then end up knocked out....where Lily and Tony find him. Oh and to top it all off Tate is afraid of the dark.

It's a quick read, but it shows what a brother will do to find and protect his sister.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

The details and descriptions were great in this short story - in fact they were so clear and creepy crawly that I had a hard time reading about the underground tunnels under Las Vegas. Every time Tate felt something crawl on him or a slimy creature move around him I shivered. As the walls closed in as Tate got deeper into the tunnels I found myself taking deeper breaths as I felt his claustrophobia. Great descriptions for anyone who likes scary stories. I don't think I could ever go through an underground tunnel for anything, but missing a loved one might make a person take undeniable risks.

[Roy Stephenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stacey green puts forth an interesting story in this book. Having lived in Las Vegas for thirty years and being familiar with the areas in which she stages her characters, I had a difficult time with the authors accuracy. Some of the locations just didn't agree with what I knew existed but that didn't detract very much from the story. However the characters were of the kind that inhabit the areas this author talks about and the story is believable. You will enjoy this book.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a gripping tale! It held my interest until the end of the book. Tate goes down in the disgusting sewers of Las Vegas looking for his junkie sister. You will not believe what he goes thru to find her. I found myself telling him to go back more than once. A great ending too.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice short story about the underground tunnels in Las Vegas. Made me wanted to read more about this, was interesting and kept my attention. The author was very good at her descriptions and made you feel like you were there.

[Alexia Purdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story was gripping and I enjoyed the few characters in it. I live in Vegas so it was interesting to read about the tunnels. I've never been down them but I did read about the photographer who explored them that was mentioned in the book. Short but suspenseful and entertaining.

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read.

Very well written short story. Felt like I could smell the tunnels, glad I couldn't, but great descriptions. Brings to light some of Vegas you would never see it guess about.

[Theresa Sivelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this very quick short read. I liked the characters and thought the idea was good. I would have liked for it to continue though. :-)

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I liked the story though I wish it had been longer, I think it could have made a good book. I may look into some of this authors novels

[Lisa Eirene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was a short story when I started reading it. I wasn't a fan.

[Beth Lechman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rare insight into the homeless situation in Las Vegas. Liked the book just to short in length.

[Mina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool short story

Well written. Very descriptive, drew the reader in but a little predictable at the end. Not what I expected but enjoyed it anyway.

[Kimda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisted Minds is a sweet little read, I would suggest reading before Into the Devil's Underground....great little warm up to it.