The Bomb Maker Audiobook by Elliot Christopher
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Listen to full audiobook for free : https://audiobookzap.com/free Title: The Bomb Maker Subtitle: The True Story of the Harvey’s Casino Bombing Categories: Biography, Murder, Robbery, True Crime Author: Elliot Christopher Narrator: Virtual Voice Publisher: Independently Published Release date: 05-15-2025 Language: English Summary: In August 1980, the peaceful casino town of South Lake Tahoe was shattered by an event that would become one of the most complex domestic bombing cases in U.S. history. Shattered Paradise: The Harvey’s Casino Bombing tells the gripping true story of a man with a grudge, a homemade weapon of mass destruction, and a plan to bring one of Nevada’s most iconic resorts to its knees. At the heart of this explosive tale is John Birges, a Hungarian immigrant and former WWII pilot who built a life in California as a landscaper and family man. But beneath the façade, Birges was a compulsive gambler whose obsession with high-stakes betting at Harvey’s Resort Hotel had destroyed his finances, his business, and his peace of mind. As his debts mounted and his dreams crumbled, Birges became consumed with the belief that Harvey’s had cheated him—and that it was time for revenge. Birges began plotting what would become the most sophisticated bombing attempt of its time. He studied explosives, conducted homemade experiments, and recruited his sons and a few trusted associates to help him build an “unmovable” bomb. #ad Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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