Dead Stay Dumb Info

: Critics and readers often note that the violence in this book comes with a "rapid, unrelenting speed" that was shocking even for its time.

The novel follows Dillon, a ruthless, cold-blooded gunman who claws his way from being a small-time hood in Kansas City to a powerful gangster. Unlike many protagonists of the era, Dillon is entirely devoid of redeeming qualities. He is: Dead Stay Dumb

: He doesn't drink, party, or care for romance. His only goal is becoming the top mob boss. : Critics and readers often note that the