Dead Stay Dumb -

: He relies on his Tommy gun to handle all negotiations and is famously not above using violence against anyone, including women, who stand in his way.

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. : He relies on his Tommy gun to