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Implosion: The search is on for six million dollars hidden in a Las Vegas hotel destined for destruction!
Time is running out. With the pending implosion of the grand old Las Vegas hotel/casino, the Desert Palace, an eleven-year-old mystery of stolen money remains unsolved.Newspaper reporter Nedra Dean feels the pressure to use every means she can to make this dramatic moment in Las Vegas history her biggest scoop, one she hopes will catapult her to big-time journalism at CNN.Celebrity maitre d’ Eduardo only wants to reconcile his estranged family before his forced retirement.Hotel/casino manager John Cusamano schemes to find the money and run away with the love of his life, his boss’s wife.Elvis impersonator Hector Deatle and star showgirl Candy Bybee are also hot on the trail of the stolen millions.No one seems to care that the money is rumored to be cursed—everyone who has touched it has died a horrible death. Now cocktail waitress Linda Mayo’s nine-year-old daughter—after secretly finding the money—suffers from a terminal, flesh-eating disease.And somewhere within the walls of the Desert Palace is hidden that six million dollars, which owner “Crazy” Foxy Craig will do anything to find before the walls come tumbling down."A tense, meticulously-plotted story that will easily hook readers.” - The BookLife PrizeCLICK THE BOOK COVER IMAGE to the left to activate Amazon’s LOOK INSIDE feature.The CLICK the BUY BUTTON on the right to begin reading now!
239 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2015
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About the author
Carolyn V. Hamilton
26 books22 followersCarolyn V. Hamilton is a multi-genre author, free-lance journalist, workshop leader and Success Coach for Memoir Writers. Professionally trained as an illustrator and graphic designer, she spent over 3 decades working as a marketing executive and copywriter in the real world of “Mad Men.”
In 2009 she founded www.adventuress-travel-magazine.com, the digital magazine “for women over 50 doing fun things”, focusing on essay stories from women about their personal travel adventures.
Carolyn V. Hamilton is a graduate of Antioch University Seattle and her other adventures have included two years’ service as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer and a stint (in her “younger days”) as a Playboy Bunny.
When she is not traveling, she resides in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Visit her writers' website at www.carolynvhamilton.com and her publisher's website at www.swifthousepress.com!
In 2009 she founded www.adventuress-travel-magazine.com, the digital magazine “for women over 50 doing fun things”, focusing on essay stories from women about their personal travel adventures.
Carolyn V. Hamilton is a graduate of Antioch University Seattle and her other adventures have included two years’ service as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer and a stint (in her “younger days”) as a Playboy Bunny.
When she is not traveling, she resides in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Visit her writers' website at www.carolynvhamilton.com and her publisher's website at www.swifthousepress.com!
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March 8, 2025
Cursed money!
Money is the root of all evil and this was definitely a story of it. Many have died trying to find the missing six million mans and the destruction of an old casino hotel also saved a young child. Well if no one believed in curses then maybe after this story they will. I'm sure Linda did and she was grateful that it was destroyed in the explosion, she hopes, because it have her what was more important to her.
Money is the root of all evil and this was definitely a story of it. Many have died trying to find the missing six million mans and the destruction of an old casino hotel also saved a young child. Well if no one believed in curses then maybe after this story they will. I'm sure Linda did and she was grateful that it was destroyed in the explosion, she hopes, because it have her what was more important to her.
January 30, 2020
Fun and fast-paced read. I found this to be a great thriller that kept me turning pages!
May 14, 2019
Well done. A fun plot with interesting characters. Just what I was looking for. Recommended.
I really appreciate the copy for review!!
I really appreciate the copy for review!!
June 26, 2019
Funny with quirky characters. The antics keep you entertained and flipping pages. Fast paced read that delivers and will have you shaking your head.
January 30, 2020
Description
Time is running out. With the pending implosion of the grand old Las Vegas hotel/casino, the Desert Palace, an eleven-year-old mystery of stolen money remains unsolved. Newspaper reporter Nedra Dean feels the pressure to use every means she can to make this dramatic moment in Las Vegas history her biggest scoop, one she hopes will catapult her to big-time journalism at CNN. Celebrity maitre d’ Eduardo only wants to reconcile his estranged family before his forced retirement. Hotel/casino manager John Cusamano schemes to find the money and run away with the love of his life, his boss’s wife. Elvis impersonator Hector Deatle and star showgirl Candy Bybee are also hot on the trail of the stolen millions. No one seems to care that the money is rumored to be cursed—everyone who has touched it has died a horrible death. Now cocktail waitress Linda Mayo’s nine-year-old daughter—after secretly finding the money—suffers from a terminal, flesh-eating disease. And somewhere within the walls of the Desert Palace is hidden that six million dollars, which owner “Crazy” Foxy Craig will do anything to find before the walls come tumbling down.
My Review
Implosion is one of those books that when you start reading you cannot put down until you have read the very last page. This ARC was provided to me in exchange for my honest opinion. So, here goes. BUY it.
The characters are well written and quirky. The book is fast-paced and a must read. Will they find the 6 million hidden somewhere in the hotel? You have to read it to find out, but you will not be disappointed.
Well written.
I give this a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟 🌟
Time is running out. With the pending implosion of the grand old Las Vegas hotel/casino, the Desert Palace, an eleven-year-old mystery of stolen money remains unsolved. Newspaper reporter Nedra Dean feels the pressure to use every means she can to make this dramatic moment in Las Vegas history her biggest scoop, one she hopes will catapult her to big-time journalism at CNN. Celebrity maitre d’ Eduardo only wants to reconcile his estranged family before his forced retirement. Hotel/casino manager John Cusamano schemes to find the money and run away with the love of his life, his boss’s wife. Elvis impersonator Hector Deatle and star showgirl Candy Bybee are also hot on the trail of the stolen millions. No one seems to care that the money is rumored to be cursed—everyone who has touched it has died a horrible death. Now cocktail waitress Linda Mayo’s nine-year-old daughter—after secretly finding the money—suffers from a terminal, flesh-eating disease. And somewhere within the walls of the Desert Palace is hidden that six million dollars, which owner “Crazy” Foxy Craig will do anything to find before the walls come tumbling down.
My Review
Implosion is one of those books that when you start reading you cannot put down until you have read the very last page. This ARC was provided to me in exchange for my honest opinion. So, here goes. BUY it.
The characters are well written and quirky. The book is fast-paced and a must read. Will they find the 6 million hidden somewhere in the hotel? You have to read it to find out, but you will not be disappointed.
Well written.
I give this a 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟 🌟
July 8, 2019
Implosion is an ensemble story taking place in the final weeks of the fictional Desert Palace hotel in Las Vegas. Most of the interweaving stories revolve around six million dollars that went missing after a botched robbery of the casino. Rumor has it the money is still in the building and everyone wants to find it before the hotel is leveled.
Much of the story revolves around hotel/casino owner Foxy Craig, Elvis impersonator Hector Deatle, Hotel/casino manager John Cusamano, cocktail waitress Linda Mayo and reporter Nedra Dean. Some of the characters are actively after the money, others are just dreaming about it.
Like many workplaces, the employees of the Desert Palace are like a second family to each other. Author Carolyn Hamilton was able to link all the character’s storylines together in a believable way. Between work and home, they each crisscrossed to create a cohesive and flowing story.
This was a fun book to read. The closing of the Desert Palace along with the pending destruction of the building gave real ticking clock to beat. If the six million can’t be found it will be lost to the explosion that brings down the building.
If you are looking for a fun story with a good mix of twists and more than a few “did not see that coming” moments, you will want to download Implosion.
A free advance copy was given by the publisher via NetGalley for this unbiased review.
Much of the story revolves around hotel/casino owner Foxy Craig, Elvis impersonator Hector Deatle, Hotel/casino manager John Cusamano, cocktail waitress Linda Mayo and reporter Nedra Dean. Some of the characters are actively after the money, others are just dreaming about it.
Like many workplaces, the employees of the Desert Palace are like a second family to each other. Author Carolyn Hamilton was able to link all the character’s storylines together in a believable way. Between work and home, they each crisscrossed to create a cohesive and flowing story.
This was a fun book to read. The closing of the Desert Palace along with the pending destruction of the building gave real ticking clock to beat. If the six million can’t be found it will be lost to the explosion that brings down the building.
If you are looking for a fun story with a good mix of twists and more than a few “did not see that coming” moments, you will want to download Implosion.
A free advance copy was given by the publisher via NetGalley for this unbiased review.
January 28, 2020
Six million embezzled dollars! It's the stuff of Legend! Missing for eleven years: three "white-collar" professional thieves, executives and managers at a famous classy Vegas Casino Hotel opened in 1955. One dead; one missing, presumably in a Mexican prison; one serving his 10th year in a Nevada medium-security prison. So where's the $$? Rumors say: hidden in the Desert Palace. The problem: everybody wants it, but the building is scheduled for demolition by Implosion. Result: a mad scramble! Tension, suspense, lots of Action! In the end, who's gonna win?
July 7, 2019
Implosion was a fun book to read. It is about a group of people who worked around the Grand Old Las Vegas Hotel/Casino and a reporter by the name of Nedra Dean.
They are all trying for different reasons to find money that is supposedly hidden in the hotel before it is demolished. There are a lot of ups and downs and twists in this book made it fun to read.
They are all trying for different reasons to find money that is supposedly hidden in the hotel before it is demolished. There are a lot of ups and downs and twists in this book made it fun to read.
January 30, 2020
Fun and fast-paced read. I found this to be a great thriller that kept me turning pages! I will be looking for more books from this author.
December 12, 2015
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This book was well paced and draws you easily into the life of the people who work in Las Vegas. A cursed pile of mob money that was stolen years before and hidden in a hotel that is to be imploded by the end of the book. Everyone's looking for it and no one really believes in the curse. Then people start dying. This is not going to end well!
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend in to anyone who enjoyed the Jackie Collins 'Lucky' novels. Not as much sex but a wonderful insight into Vegas and the different lives that are lived there.
This book was well paced and draws you easily into the life of the people who work in Las Vegas. A cursed pile of mob money that was stolen years before and hidden in a hotel that is to be imploded by the end of the book. Everyone's looking for it and no one really believes in the curse. Then people start dying. This is not going to end well!
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend in to anyone who enjoyed the Jackie Collins 'Lucky' novels. Not as much sex but a wonderful insight into Vegas and the different lives that are lived there.
August 3, 2016
Great story line, keeps u on your toes the whole time. Very enjoyable read.
April 18, 2017
Great read
Love the way the momentum builds as each character tries to find happiness. Great characters and a fast-paced plot. A great way to get to know Vegas
Love the way the momentum builds as each character tries to find happiness. Great characters and a fast-paced plot. A great way to get to know Vegas
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