INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil (Script)

Download and read the 1997 crime/mystery feature film script.

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.

Lethal Weapon (Script)

Download and read the 1987 comedy crime/action film script.

Nothing Lasts Forever (book adapted as the film "Die Hard")

A pulse-pounding thriller that combines intricate character development with relentless action.

Die Hard (Script)

Download and read the 1988 action/crime feature film script.

Die Hard (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1988 crime/action movie.

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.

The Salton Sea (Script)

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

Days of Heaven (Script)

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

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)

Screenplay written by Guy Ritchie Story by Guy Ritchie & Ivan Atkinson & Marn Davies Point of Attack | Inciting Incident | Opening Image Criminal entrepreneur Mickey Pearson (an American i...

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.