"Here is Las Vegas' story from the grass roots, told with a sharp eye and a clear voice. Sun, Sin & Suburbia is the best look at every inch of the amazing development of Las Vegas. Easily the most farsighted journalist in Nevada, Schumacher turns his keen skills on the city's recent growth, describing in fine detail the expansion of the city, the growth of its population and the many quirks that make Las Vegas what it is. An essential addition to the short shelf of valuable Las Vegas books, Sun, Sin & Suburbia will enlighten longtime residents and newcomers alike."
Hal Rothman
Author of Neon Metropolis: How Las Vegas Started the 21st Century
and 2004 electee to the Nevada Writers' Hall of Fame
"Other books about Las Vegas have explored the Who and the Why of the city's explosive growth. Schumacher takes a long-overdue look at the How - how Las Vegas grew like a bat out of hell, how it is still sprinting toward an imaginary finish line, and how there are consequences to the pursuit of total, all-out growth for its own sake. It's not only a great read but will likely become an indispensable reference for anyone who hopes to understand America's Last Great City."
George Knapp
Investigative reporter
KLAS Channel 8 News
"Geoff Schumacher has done us all a great service with his new book. He tells the incredible true story of the rise of Las Vegas from gambling whistlestop to destination resort city. He's a serious writer who isn't dazzled by the Strip, and with this book he makes an important contribution to the Las Vegas history that exists beyond the hype and bright lights."
John L. Smith
Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist and author of Running Scared: The Life and Treacherous Times of Las Vegas Casino King Steve Wynn
"Sun, Sin & Suburbia is a great scorecard of the people and events of this period of Las Vegas history that gets it all straight for old-timers and newcomers alike. Geoff has written a thoughtful, well-researched book. Sun, Sin & Suburbia fills a void that few, if any, authors of books devoted to recent Las Vegas and its colorful history have tackled."
Joe McCauley
Ruralite magazine
"Sun, Sin & Suburbia shows the real Las Vegas behind glitter city. Schumacher writes with a crisp, easy-to-read style. Although he complains about Vegas, you get the feeling that he really loves it. Moreover, Vegas needs him. He' s a friend, a defender, yes. But above all he is a much-needed barking watchdog."
Jake Highton
Sparks Tribune
"Extremely well researched, Sun, Sin & Suburbia covers the early days of Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson and North Las Vegas, reading like a textbook for a course in Las Vegas History 101."
Cateland White
What's On magazine
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March 3, 2005 - Piece of the puzzle
January 23, 2005 - From the barren desert, a booming metropolis (Los Angeles Times)
December 6, 2004 - GROWING PAINS: An Inside View (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
December 6, 2004 - Excerpt from book (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
November 19, 2004 - Writer with Pahrump ties at Winery (Pahrump Valley Times)
November 10, 2004 - Author explores Las Vegas history (View News)
October 21, 2004 - Piece of the puzzle (Las Vegas City Life)
October 17, 2004 - Steve Sebelius: Join the conversation (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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