{"product_id":"george-machine-gun-kelly-the-complete-story-of-his-life-crimes-death","title":"George \"Machine Gun\" Kelly: The Complete Story of His Life, Crimes, \u0026 Death","description":"Those who knew George Kelly as a child would not have believed that he would go on to earn the nickname “Machine Gun” for an assortment of sordid crimes and misdeeds. Kelly grew up in a thriving middle-class home at a time when others were fighting to survive the Great Depression. As a youngster, he wanted for nothing.\nOn the other hand, Kelly needed money and power in a way that his staid upbringing wouldn’t allow. By the time he hit high school, Kelly was deep into a life of crime that would make him one of the most notorious gangsters in America and attract the attention of J. Edgar Hoover himself.\nThis new biography introduces you to the real Kelly and his less-than-savory acquaintances. With the help of his headstrong wife, Kathryn, Kelly planned one of the biggest crimes of the decade. Kelly lived life on the edge, and the subsequent manhunt made him infamous.\nWhile author Bart L. Largent details Kelly’s shocking life, he also turns his attention to the tenacious lawmen who swore to bring Kelly in. Witness the true battle of wits between the gangster and the unrelenting detectives on his trail!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1978322844\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1978322844.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Largent, Bart L\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43071181815869,"sku":"BVV.1978322844.G","price":20.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1978322844-0.jpg?v=1774821115","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/george-machine-gun-kelly-the-complete-story-of-his-life-crimes-death","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}