It’s finally time for a vacation and Sheriff Milt Kovak of Prophesy County Oklahoma is heading for Vegas. He’s ready to head to the casinos but he gets a call from his cousin, Maida. She and her husband, Burl, are in Las Vegas visiting their daughter. Burl has been arresting for beating up his abusive son-in-law and now is in jail. Milt postpones his plans of rest and relaxation to help out his cousin. The son-in-law is from a wealthy family so it’s not going to be easy, but Milt finally gets Burl released under his supervision. Things become worse when Burl disappears and the son-in-law is found murdered. Then Burl’s sons show up to help, but they might be more trouble than they’re worth. Vegas Nerve by Susan Rogers Cooper is the eighth adventure for the Sheriff with the added twist of Sin City. A flavorful mystery with murder and family all rolled into one and that asks the question when will Milt finally get a real vacation.