INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Prince of Thieves (book adapted as the movie "The Town")
A compelling crime heist novel that offers more than simply action and suspense.
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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.
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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.
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Download and read the 2019 contemporary western crime/drama feature film script.
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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.
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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.
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City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit (book adapted as the TV series "Justified: City Primeval")
An atmospheric crime novel that plunges readers into the gritty underbelly of Detroit, where corruption, crime, and moral ambiguity reign.
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Justified: City Primeval (Script)
Download and read scripts from the 2023 modern western, crime series.
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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.
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Killers of the Flower Moon (Script)
Download and read the 2023 historical crime/drama feature film script.
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A captivating crime novel set during the Prohibition era, blending historical fiction with a gripping narrative of ambition, crime, and redemption.
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A haunting and compelling story that resonates with themes of loss, redemption, and the inescapable grip of the past.
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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.
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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.
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Public Enemies (Book to Screen)
The film Public Enemies is an example of why straying from the book is sometimes necessary for screenwriters to create a better experience for movie-goers.
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Download and read the 2009 historical crime/drama feature film script.
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Download and read the 1993 modern western crime/thriller feature film script.
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