Vegas

In his neglected classic, John Gregory Dunne takes readers on a darkly humorous journey through Las Vegas, where he escapes to grapple with his personal demons in a rundown apartment off the Strip. Blurring the lines between autobiography and fiction, Dunne introduces us to a cast of intriguing characters including Artha, a cosmetology student by day and sex worker by night; Buster, a private detective; and Jackie, a lounge comic at odds with his fame. Set against the backdrop of a city teeming with eccentric personalities, this mordant tale reflects on mortality, creativity, and the human experience.