Set against the backdrop of 1940s Kansas City, the narrative unfolds amidst rampant corruption and the transition from home rule to state control. The murder of socialite Leigh St. Marie thrusts Detective Sergeant John Walker and his partner, Detective Lieutenant James R. O'Malley, into a high-stakes investigation. They join an elite task force of dedicated officers determined to confront the city's criminal underbelly and uncover the truth behind the shocking crime.
“Somebody with credentials has combed through a mountain of boring literature, highlighted all the ticklish parts and served them up for appreciation. This is an excellent book for people who like to start sentences with ‘Did you know that…’” —The New York Times A hilarious, entertaining, and illuminating compendium of the most bizarre ways you might become a federal criminal in America—from mailing a mongoose to selling Swiss cheese without enough holes—written and illustrated by the creator of the wildly popular @CrimeADay Twitter account. Have you ever clogged a toilet in a national forest? That could get you six months in federal prison. Written a letter to a pirate? You might be looking at three years in the slammer. Leaving the country with too many nickels, drinking a beer on a bicycle in a national park, or importing a pregnant polar bear are all very real crimes, and this riotously funny, ridiculously entertaining, and fully illustrated book shows how just about anyone can become—or may already be—a federal criminal. Whether you’re a criminal defense lawyer or just a self-taught expert in outrageous offenses, How to Become a Federal Criminal is your wonderfully weird window into a criminally overlooked sector of American government.
Set in 1940, the story follows Captain James O'Malley, who leads the Kansas City Police Department against organized crime and mob boss Vincentiso Gargotta. As O'Malley and his team strive to maintain order, they discover that the challenges they face extend beyond the mafia, hinting at deeper threats to the city's safety. The narrative explores themes of courage and the complexities of law enforcement in a turbulent era.
A stormy night takes a dramatic turn when contractor Mitch Cones witnesses a car plunge into a flooded Missouri river. His impulsive decision to rescue the occupants leads him into a harrowing journey filled with misconceptions and fear. As he navigates this perilous situation, Mitch must confront the challenges of survival in an unfamiliar and dangerous environment.
