When caught, Dillinger staged the most harrowing prison escapes imaginable - only to finally be betrayed by the infamous Lady in Red. They became so famous in the 1930s that throngs of excited spectators would block the route to their getaway cars. Dubbed The Jackrabbit because of the way he leaped over bank cages and railings, Dillinger and his bank-robbing gang cut a criminal swath yet to be equaled. John Dillinger is an adrenaline-fueled narrative that reignites America's fascination with the suave but deadly desperado who was the FBI's first Public Enemy.

Best-selling author Dary Matera sets the Dillinger record straight, seventy years after the outlaw's death.

They then pull back the curtain on the intense reality of Manson's turbulent life behind bars and the events that have transpired since the initial publication of this book in 1999, including Manson's death in 2017. George and his coauthor, Dary Matera, begin by detailing the troubling events of Manson's youth, the historic 1969 murders, and the subsequent trial that ended an era. In this updated edition of George's riveting account, he illuminates the many sides of Manson: charismatic cult leader, master manipulator, calculated 'showman,' sly trickster, and more. But not many people knew him as well as Edward George, who over years of conversations with Manson as his prison administrator, counselor, unofficial 'press agent,' and confidant, gained deep insight into Manson's mind-set.

Convicted for orchestrating the shocking Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969, and for two other killings, there has been much written about him.

'Is he crazy?' My response is that for some people, the answer to all of the above is yes-except for the last question.' -EDWARD GEORGE Charles Manson was perhaps the most infamous criminal of the twentieth century. 'Does he have hypnotic powers?' 'Does he have a diabolical charisma?'. 'Throughout my life, people have asked me about Manson. This is the gripping story of the real Charles Manson as told by his long-time prison administrator, counselor, unofficial 'press agent,' and confidant, Ed George.

John Dillinger by Dary Matera