Late Bet

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 Books

A clever blend of villainy - Sunday Times

Do read this superb novel - Sunday Independent

So hard to put down- A1 Crime