After threatening to expose a casino for cheating, Dex's sister is murdered. After vowing to never gamble, Dex is thrown back into that life. He is hoping to live long enough to prove what his sister was trying to expose.
With the help of his friend Adam and a new recruit Billy, an ex card counter,, Dex will risk his life to prove his sister as right and hopefully win back the $1,000,000 that she was cheated out of.

I took a chance on #deadlinevegas by Douglas Stewart and am glad I did. This thriller is full of twists and turns and great detailed information about the casino life. I found the hero, Dex, to be a well-defined character and while basically a good guy, a flawed human but with a heart of gold. I would read more books featuring him and his ex-journalist/author love interest, Tiffany. If you like fast-paced, action-filled thriller give this a try. A thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this to read and review.

I really enjoyed this book. Character development was good. The plot was very interesting. Not a lot of typos.

Had not read this author before but the storyline called to me being I have been reading alot of thrillers lately. Having been to Vegas before this also was relatable. Dexter also a close relative name so there it was a cinch to get into this. Dexter has his sister's death This will have alot of drama to keep you occupied and clues to pick up. Also see what Dex has gotten himself into while doing what he promised.

Deadline Vegas by Douglas Stewart transports the reader between the casinos in England and Vegas allowing you to gamble along with the players or characters if you so choose, However, it stresses the shady side of the high-stakes gambling world of the players as well as the owners, dealers, and other employees. The mystery is fast moving and intricate by well-woven together for a satisfying read that is difficult to put down once the crimes are revealed.

This is a good yarn. Characters are believable. Might have benefitted from a little more polishing or rounding out...but very enjoyable none the less.
A young woman catches a casino cheating and then is the victim of a horrific car crash. She had forewarned her brother of her suspicions about the casino and her fear of being harmed. He then sets out to discover if she has been murdered and to catch the culprit ( casino ) so as to exact his revenge.
Easy to read, easy to follow the plot. And entertaining.

Deadline Vegas by Douglas Stewart was good. This about revenge. Beth is a gambler and enjoys winning by any means at a Casino. When she is murdered, her brother, Dex goes after the Casino.
There are mobsters, slimy bad guys, and an assortment of bad guys.
I did think the storyline did wander around a bit and could have been cleaned up a bit.
But all and all a good story with twists throughout. Thank you, Net Galley, for an advanced copy for an honest review.

Back in the days when we all traveled for business, I was a frequent visitor to Vegas for various conferences. It helps for being drawn into this book, which shows the "back office" side of running the casinos. I have no idea whether the venality and cheating by the casino owners actually takes place, but it does seem plausible and that makes the book work for me. The plot line is revenge for a murderous owner who is about to launch a new development, using the funds stolen and laundered from his customers. The characters are interesting: the team assembled by Dex, whose sister is one of the victims, is quite the motley crew. that drives the narrative along. I recommend the book for mystery fans.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book.
Entertaining read that holds ones interest. A little too much blood and Gore.
I think the kind of cheating engaged in couldn't happen in Nevada but one never knows. Pretty well written but could use some editing.

The characters, and the writing in general, are very good. This is a rather long story, so if you want words for your money, this is a good book. I prefer faster books, but this is entertaining enough. The only real problem I have with the book, is that the plot doesn't pass my "WHY" test. Why is the main character doing things this way, when there are safer and simpler options?

4.5 stars raised to a 5! Dax is independently wealthy, a sort of recovering alcoholic and pretty much of a mess. His wife and child were murdered by an unknown assailant a few years earlier and he has not recovered. Growing up he, his mother and sister were all abused by his father and he has had little or no contact with him in years. Dax’s sister contacts him and asks for his help in exposing and prosecuting the dishonest people running a London Casino and involved in the creation of a new Casino in Las Vegas. He refuses because it is inconvenient and would interfere with his fishing. Then his sister is killed and his father incapacitated in an automobile accident that appears staged. He decides to learn what his sister discovered and to follow through on her plans. I won’t go into what happens as he and the crew he puts together go through these challenges because of spoilers, however I will say the novel is not only well plotted and well written. It is also engrossing and will keep the reader pursuing the climax. Thanks to Net Galley and Chewton Books for an ARC for an honest review.

This was an exciting read. It had a little bit of everything, action, sexiness, mystery qnd secrets.

A lot of us have unanswered questions about the gambling scene, especially about casinos. Are they as sinister as often portrayed? Are there secret rooms where cheaters get painful reminders that cheaters never prosper? Douglas Stewart, an impeccable writer that uses prodigious research as background for his books, answers those questions and more in his thriller, “Deadline Vegas.” I enjoyed it very much and feel confident that you will as well.

A young man, Dex, promises his sister, Beth, before her death, arranged by ruthless casino boss, Pepe Camino, that she will be avenged is anything happens to her. A patron at Dukes, a gambling casino in London, Beth is a cheater, and discovers that the proprietors of Dukes are cheaters as well. Dukes is highly profitable, with a sterling reputation, and is slated to open a mega casino in Las Vegas but if Beth’s information gets public, all bets are off and the project is doomed.

Camino is a slimy character, as well as a ruthless killer, who grunts and groans in ecstasy as he disassembles his victims with a huge knife. He can’t help himself, he’s so loathsome and unbalanced that disemboweling is a delightful pastime he enjoys. What has Beth discovered about Camino’s past in Panama? Can Dex uncover enough evidence to put Camino away for a long time? Can he scuttle both the London and Vegas casinos? He’s adamant about his intentions. Casino is just as determined to send Dex to join his sister in her grave. The author is amazingly talented blending all the elements of a legal thriller, murder mystery, and crime drama into a single engrossing story with many twists and turns that will surely thrill aficionados of this type of book.

Stewart develops each character with skill and careful attention to detail. The reader is not likely to stumble over all the information because it is so carefully detailed. The dialogue is realistic and engrossing making the connection with the characters all the more relateable. Camino’s character is so unpredictable, and he is such a brilliant antagonist that the reader always feels concerned about Dex’s future as he develops his plans. The storyline is well developed so the reader should find his way without confusion. Although somewhat profane in certain instances, it’s not excessively so, but more a realistic journey through a world of tough guys and hard women.

I strongly recommend this novel for those who enjoy mystery and crime thrillers.

Hoe do you fix a crooked casino. You can make sure that you beat them at their own game while attempting to stay safe. This story moves at a descent pace and will keep you guessing. Intricate and well thought out. A worthy read.