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What secrets do the Las Vegas storm drains keep? What discoveries wait in the dark? What’s beneath the neon? Armed with a flashlight, tape recorder and expandable baton for protection, writer and editor Matthew O’Brien sought to answer these questions.
Dec 4, 2008 · Hundreds of people live under the casinos in a hidden matrix of storm drains. Local journalist Matt O'Brien has been exploring those drains for five years.
Jul 28, 2017 · For 15 years, Matthew O’Brien has delved into the darkness of Las Vegas’ underground tunnels, first to tell the stories of those who live there and later to help them find a way out through...
Mar 31, 2024 · As the entertainment capital of the world, there’s an incredible number of things to do in Las Vegas. But don’t feel overwhelmed — I’m a Las Vegas local who can help you find the best attractions for you. This guide highlights some of the city’s top hotels, shows, and restaurants.
Matthew O'Brien (born in 1970) is an American author, journalist, editor and teacher who writes about the seedier side of Las Vegas. His most well-known work is the nonfiction book Beneath the Neon , which documents the homeless population living in the underground flood channels of the Las Vegas Valley .
Dec 20, 2020 · O’Brien is a journalist, social worker, and the author of “Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas” and “My Week at the Blue Angel.” He has a master’s in creative writing from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and a Silver Pen award from the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame.