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Spill the jackpot!

Book • 1941
Erle Stanley Gardner's "Spill the Jackpot," published in 1941, is a hard-boiled detective novel set in a pre-Flamingo Las Vegas.

The story follows Donald Lamb and Bertha Kuhl as they investigate a case that involves the city's casinos.

Gardner's sharp writing and vivid descriptions of early Las Vegas create a compelling atmosphere.

The novel offers a glimpse into the city's nascent gambling scene and its underworld characters.

It's a classic example of Gardner's engaging storytelling.

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due to great writing and historical Las Vegas context.
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