The Vapors

"The Vapors" explores the colorful and tumultuous history of Hot Springs, Arkansas, before Vegas became synonymous with gaming, highlighting its reputation as a hub for vice, entertainment, and organized crime from the 1930s to the 1960s. The book tells the story of key figures, including mobsters and gamblers, and the rise and fall of a glamorous casino that captivated the era's social scene. Blending true crime, cultural history, and local stories, it offers an engaging look into a forgotten chapter of American entertainment and vice.