It is July 1933, and the infamous gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly makes a bold move. Kelly kidnaps Oklahoma oilman Charles Urschel and holds him for ransom; however, it is a deadly mistake. Things soon become messy for Kelly. Two of his partners worm their way into the deal, a former Texas Ranger tracks Kelly with ruthless precision, and Kelly's wife plays all sides against each other. A gripping novel of crime noir, reminiscent of a Coen Brothers moive, "Infamous" is a Depression-era thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. "Infamous" is another triumph for Ace Atkins, acclaimed author of the Nick Travers novels and "Devil's Garden."
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It is July 1933, and the infamous gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly makes a bold move. Kelly kidnaps Oklahoma oilman Charles Urschel and holds him for ransom; however, it is a deadly mistake. Things soon become messy for Kelly. Two of his partners worm their way into the deal, a former Texas Ranger tracks Kelly with ruthless precision, and Kelly's wife plays all sides against each other. A gripping novel of crime noir, reminiscent of a Coen Brothers moive, "Infamous" is a Depression-era thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. "Infamous" is another triumph for Ace Atkins, acclaimed author of the Nick Travers novels and "Devil's Garden."