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Prince of Thieves (book adapted as the movie "The Town")

A compelling crime heist novel that offers more than simply action and suspense.

The Town (Script)

Download and read the 2010 crime movie script.

Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie & Clyde (Book Notes)

A thoroughly researched and engagingly written account that dispels the myths surrounding Bonnie and Clyde, while painting a nuanced picture of their lives.

Bonnie and Clyde (Script)

Download and read the 1967 crime feature film script.

Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde (Book Notes)

From cattle rustlers, bandits, labor strikes and corruption to the relentless pursuit of Bonnie and Clyde, Texas Ranger takes the reader on a wild ride of the lawman's legendary life.

The Highwaymen (Script)

Download and read the 2019 contemporary western crime/drama feature film script.

The Wettest County in the World (book adapted as the film "Lawless")

The novel is based on the true story of the author's grandfather and great-uncles, who were part of a notorious moonshine gang in Franklin County, Virginia during the Prohibition era.

Lawless (Script)

Download and read the 2012 historical crime/drama feature film script.

Fire in the Hole (book adapted as the TV series "Justified")

A gripping and entertaining collection of stories that showcases author Elmore Leonard's skill as a writer.

Justified (Script)

Download and read scripts from the 2010 neo-western crime series.

City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit (Book Notes)

An atmospheric crime novel that plunges readers into the gritty underbelly of Detroit, where corruption, crime, and moral ambiguity reign.

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders & the Birth of the FBI (Book Notes)

A powerful and compelling true story that sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter in American history.

Killers of the Flower Moon (Script)

Download and read the 2023 historical crime/drama feature film script.

Live by Night (Book Notes)

A captivating crime novel set during the Prohibition era, blending historical fiction with a gripping narrative of ambition, crime, and redemption.

Live by Night (Script)

Download and read the 2016 crime/drama feature film script.

Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-1934 (Book Notes)

The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of organized crime in America.

Public Enemies (Movie Script)

Download and read the feature film screenplay

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Book Notes)

The book remains a beloved classic of Southern literature, offering a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both glamorous and sinister, beautiful, and haunting.

Santa Fe Noir (Book Notes)

A collection of 14 short stories exploring the criminal element of the "Land of Enchantment".

Palm Springs Noir (Book Notes)

A collection of short stories exploring the dark side of the California desert's Coachella Valley.

Detroit Noir (Book Notes)

A collection of 15 short stories that delve into the gritty underbelly of Detroit.

The Life of Crime: Detecting the History of Mysteries and their Creators (Book Notes)

A captivating and educational journey through the rich tapestry of crime fiction.

Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood - Danny Trejo (Book Notes)

This memoir is a must-read for fans of Trejo’s work, individuals interested in stories of personal transformation, and readers fascinated by Hollywood’s underdog stories.

James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life (Book Notes)

An entertaining and fast-paced memoir that reflects the author’s personality: dynamic, witty, and endlessly creative. 

The Devil All The Time (Book Notes)

Set in the rural town of Knockemstiff, Ohio, the story follows the lives of several characters whose paths intersect in unexpected and often violent ways.