Books like Fools Die by Mario Puzo
Merlyn, a renowned author, struggles as his passion for gambling in Las Vegas intertwines with the seductive pull of the film industry in Hollywood, drawing him deeper into a world of excess and danger.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Mario Puzo
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