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The Great Vegas Escape

A Memoir

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The Great Vegas Escape

By: Riano McFarland
Narrated by: Richard Salem
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About this listen

Since 2018, I’ve devoted myself to crafting highly realistic fiction novels. However, following my retirement from the entertainment industry and my decision to relocate from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Nashville, Tennessee, I encountered events that defied comprehension.

What began as a simple plan to close one chapter and begin another quickly unraveled into a surreal journey—one that demanded a memoir all its own.

The Great Vegas Escape chronicles the bizarre, often bewildering series of events that accompanied my move from Sin City to Music City. At times humorous, at others mysterious and downright terrifying, this story explores the emotional and logistical chaos of uprooting a life deeply rooted in a city that doesn’t let go easily.

It’s been said that the hardest part of living in Las Vegas is leaving it. Some call it the Vegas curse. Others dismiss it as folklore. My personal experience may not settle the debate—but I can no longer call it mere conjecture.

This first-hand account marks my debut in nonfiction. And while the ordeal was frustrating, infuriating, and occasionally horrifying, I hope my faithful fans will find it, at the very least… entertaining.

—Riano D. McFarland

©2025 Riano D. McFarland (P)2025 Riano D. McFarland Las Vegas Witty Memoir
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The Great Vegas Escape is an unusual yet deeply fascinating memoir that chronicles Riano McFarland’s personal struggle to leave Las Vegas after many years and find his way back to his roots. The story is well written and emotionally engaging, making it hard to stop listening once you begin. Riano's journey feels honest and relatable, offering insight into the pull of place, identity, and the courage it takes to change direction.
Richard Salem’s narration is superb and adds real depth to the listening experience.
Highly recommended.

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