Coming Up in the Valley is a family saga novel, very dramatic, slightly comical with a hint of mystery. The novel covers 20 years. The backdrop is Las Vegas Nevada. The novel gives a little history of Las Vegas. Its main focus is on the small community inside the Las Vegas Valley, known by its residents as the village. The characters do travel to New York, Texas, and China. The story is very inspiring. The message is that with faith, hard work, determination, and courage and the help of your community (or village) you can achieve the impossible.