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THE NEXT BEST THING TO PARADISE follows Katie Lindstrom from an abusive husband in farmtown Minnesota to working in the casinos of Nevada where she finds alcohol, drugs, love of money and promiscuity are acceptable ways of life.
About the Author
Acclaimed author Mary Jane Edwards worked in the casinos of Nevada for almost twenty years and her newest book is the story of a life we recognize but are never likely to experience. Edwards has written for children's magazines, as well as several travel guidebooks, and dozens of articles for national and international newspapers. She lives with her husband in the sunshine of Tucson, Arizona.
