INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

California Fire and Life (Book Notes)

A hard-hitting, well-crafted crime novel that combines realistic procedural detail with an engaging, flawed protagonist.

Backdraft (Script)

Download and read the screenplay for the 1991 action/mystery movie.

Backdraft (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1991 action and mystery movie.

The Escape (Book Notes)

An action-packed and emotionally resonant thriller that combines a fast-paced fugitive chase with the personal struggles of its protagonists.

Con Air (Script)

Download and read the 1996 action/crime comedy feature film script.

Con Air (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1997 action/crime comedy film.

I’m Your Huckleberry: A Memoir - Val Kilmer (Book Notes)

A compelling and poetic memoir that gives readers a rare glimpse into the life and mind of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic actors.

The Salton Sea (Script)

Download and read the 2002 crime/mystery feature film script.

True West: Sam Shepard's Life, Work, and Times (Book Notes)

A compelling portrait of Sam Shepard, capturing the essence of an artist who was as rugged and elusive as the American West itself. 

Days of Heaven (Script)

Download and read the 1978 crime romance/drama feature film script.

Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey (Book Notes)

A personal and introspective account of Matthew McConaughey's life, filled with humor, wisdom, and inspiration.

Killer Joe (Script)

Download and read the 2011 crime/thriller feature film script.

Killer Joe (Stage Play)

Download and read the 1993 crime/drama stage play.

The Gentlemen (Script)

Download and read the 2019 action/crime comedy feature film script.

The Gentlemen (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2019 action/crime comedy film.

The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir - William Friedkin (Book Notes)

A captivating memoir that provides a firsthand account of one of Hollywood’s most uncompromising directors. 

The French Connection (Script)

Download and read the 1971 Oscar winning crime/action film script.

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.

Machete (Script)

Download and read the 2010 action/crime thriller feature film script.

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. 

Alex Cross (Script)

Download and read the 2012 action crime/mystery feature film script.

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.

The Sting: The Undercover Operation that Caught Daniel Morcombe's Killer (book adapted as the film "The Stranger")

The book sheds light on the complexities of the investigation, the dedication of law enforcement, and the resilience of the victim's family in their tireless pursuit of justice.

The Pale Blue Eye (Book Notes)

A masterful work of historical fiction that seamlessly blends fact and fiction to create a compelling and suspenseful mystery.

Let Him Go (Book Notes)

A haunting & emotionally charged novel that explores themes of family, loss, determination & justice against the backdrop of the American West.