The Lake of the Ozarks is America's playground but has never had a casino. From the construction of Bagnell Dam that created the lake in 1934, there has been shenanigans' that shaped the commerce and entertainment at the lake. Two young men from the Ozarks combine to finally bring a casino to the lake. This historically based novel tells of days past when fortunes were made and dreams shattered by a deciding few, and then the future, as various interests compete for the new casino site and the lucrative license to operate the new casino. The two area young men who spearheaded the voter authorization of the lake, Eddie Bradley of Bagnell and Tim Moulder of Brumley, are caught up in the nefarious activities of those who covet the casino license.