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Ever wanted to get revenge against a casino? Dex did after being cheated! Revenge -
an obsessive all-consuming thirst for revenge is the theme of
Late Bet, set in the casino world of and . Ignoring the dangers of taking on casino moguls, Dex plans to
destroy , the glitzy mega-resort on the Las Vegas Strip as well as its partner, the discreet Dukes Casino in s .
In taking on casino bosses like the sinister Audley Shawcross and Carlo Letizione, weak links are a risk. Dex involves fellow gambler Scotty Brannigan, a based Formula One Grand Prix racing driver to help him. Scotty though has troubles of his own as does Mark, a brilliant blackjack card-counter who abuses cocaine. A Malaysian betting syndicate that corrupts sportsmen plays a sinister role. Pretty women too present both opportunities and problems as Dex gets involved with Tiffany Richmond, a svelte BBC-TV journalist and the outrageous Jude, an Australian nurse.
The action races through time zones between and Vegas, the French Riviera, a Caribbean hideaway and Grand Prix circuits including and . Murders, suspense and jaw-dropping shocks abound as the vile Shawcross fights dirty to the breathtaking end.
Praise for Douglas Stewarts BooksA clever blend of villainy - Sunday TimesDo read this superb novel - Sunday IndependentSo hard to put down- A1 Crime