INK & CINEMA JOURNAL

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.

Mystic River (Book Notes)

A haunting and compelling story that resonates with themes of loss, redemption, and the inescapable grip of the past.

Mystic River (Script)

Download and read the 2003 crime/drama feature film script.

Gallipoli (Book Notes)

A powerful, sweeping historical narrative that masterfully captures the complexities and tragedies of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.

Gallipoli (Script)

Download and read the 1981 war/coming-of-age feature film script.

Australian Desperadoes: The Incredible Story of How Australian Gangsters Terrorized California (Book Notes)

A riveting account of an unlikely group of criminals who terrorized the early California frontier.

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (Book Notes)

A fascinating and engaging read on the profound impact that firearms have had on key events in American history, from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts.

Jane Got a Gun (Script)

Download and read the 2015 western feature film script.

In Defense of the Second Amendment (Book Notes)

A compelling and forceful defense of gun rights in America, offering readers a detailed exploration of the Second Amendment’s historical and practical importance

The Last of the Mohicans (Book Notes)

A timeless historical novel set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War in colonial America.

The Last of the Mohicans (Script)

Download and read the 1992 action/war/romance feature film script.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (Book Notes)

The harrowing true story of US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell's experience during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005.

Lone Survivor (Script)

Download and read the 2013 action/war feature film script.

Doug Zembiec: The Lion of Fallujah (Book Excerpt)

Marine Sgt. Maj. William S. Skiles reflects upon his time serving with Major Douglas Zembiec, known as "The Lion of Fallujah" for his heroic actions commanding Echo Co, 2/1 Marines.

The Second Battle of Fallujah (Book List & Notes)

The incursion into the city of Fallujah in November 2004 was one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War.

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War (Book Notes)

An outstanding and compelling account of one of the most intense military engagements of the late 20th century, the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.

Black Hawk Down (Script)

Download and read the 2001 action/war feature film script.

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. History (Book Notes)

A poignant & thought-provoking memoir that provides a firsthand account of the experiences & challenges faced by a Navy SEAL sniper during his deployments in Iraq.

American Sniper (Script)

Download and read the 2014 action/war 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 (Script)

Download and read the 2009 historical crime/drama feature film script.

The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior (Book Notes)

A riveting and revealing memoir that offers a rare look inside the mind and life of a Navy SEAL, and gripping narrative of the operation to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden.

Zero Dark Thirty (Script)

Download and read the 2012 political-thriller war/drama feature film script.

Echo Among Warriors: Close Combat in the Jungle of Vietnam (Book Notes)

A fictionalized account that reads like a true story, Echo Among Warriors weaves a realistic narrative of what it was like to be a Marine in Vietnam.