<p>The volume is simultaneously disturbing and moving as Nunes goes behind the headlines to give readers sleepless nights by taking them on dozens and dozens of unflinching and riveting looks at sociopathic serial killers, crime bosses, audacious crooks and crimes of passion. Nor does he leave out white collar criminals who made sensational headlines through kidnappings, fraud and embezzlement. Southern Illinois is fully and equally represented by such topics as the Herrin Massacre, Buster Wortman, the Shelton gang, the Birger gang, Paul Powell's shoebox mystery, Dale Cavaness, S. Glen Young, the KKK, Thomas Venezia, Orville Hodge, Paula Sims, Thomas Brimberry and James Earl Ray. As noted on the cover, the book is also about Missouri crime, covering such topics as Jesse James, the Civil War, the Kansas City Massacre, lynchings, the Baldknobbers, the KKK, Boss Pendergast, the Kansas City mob and notable murderers.</p>

The Big Book of St. Louis & Southern Illinois Crime

BILL NUNES

Bill Nunes Books

<p>Bill Nunes, best-selling author of 13 books about Illinois, has teamed with St. Louis authors Lonnie Tettaton and Dave Lossos for his latest, The Big Book of St. Louis Nostalgia. This 8.5 x 11 softbound volume is 328 pages long and has an astounding 650 photos, drawings and illustrations. The book covers just about every aspect of St. Louis history including: the Zoo, the Arch, Casa Loma, Veiled Prophet, caves, neighborhoods, businesses, breweries, landmarks, the Highlands, Gaslight Square, gangsters, street names, famous people, the Admiral, Lewis and Clark, early French, WW II contributions, notable women, river lore, advertising, historical events, politics, theaters, pro sports, and much, much more. About 20% of the book is devoted to Missouri history covering important events, farming, mining, railroads, the Civil War, Jesse James, tourism, government, geography, Route 66 and more. Written in a lively and engaging style, the book will have broad popular appeal. No other book about St. Louis and Missouri has ever been done in this manner.</p>

The Big Book of St. Louis Nostalgia

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