INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

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 (the true story depicted in the film "The Highwaymen")

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 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.

Justified: City Primeval (Script)

Download and read scripts from the 2023 modern western, crime series.

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.

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.

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.

The Way of the Gun (Script)

Download and read the 2000 crime/action comedy movie 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 (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.

Public Enemies (Script)

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

A Perfect World (Script)

Download and read the 1993 modern western crime/thriller feature film script.

The Gauntlet (Script)

Download and read the 1977 crime/action feature film script.

The Gauntlet (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1977 crime/action film The Gauntlet.

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.