5 must read books about Las Vegas

John L. Smith, Of rats and men: Oscar Goodman’s life from the mob mouthpiece to mayor of Las Vegas

This book tells of Oscar Goodman, the country’s unparalleled defense attorney for supposed gangsters like: Jimmy Chagra, Mayer Lansky, Nick Civella, Vinny Ferrara, and Nicky Scarfo among others. It outlines his life and journey from attorney to becoming the mayor of Las Vegas. It is a riveting real-life story especially interesting for those looking to gain insight into the early years of the city.