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Lucky O'Toole runs the customer‑relations department at the famed The Babylon hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. When a wealthy patron is found dead in a Ferrari—stiletto heel lodged in her carotid artery—Lucky is thrust into the investigation of a high‑profile murder. Amid her efforts to untangle the case, she faces personal turmoil: a growing attraction to the hotel’s charismatic French chef and the unexpected return of her husband, Teddie. Balancing the demands of the case, her professional responsibilities, her love life, and even her wardrobe, Lucky must navigate the glittering yet dangerous world of Las Vegas luxury to uncover the killer.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Deborah Coonts
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