by Michael Walsh

A “compelling” novel based on the life of Irish American gangster Owen Madden, from a New York Times–bestselling author (Booklist).

Winner of the American Book Award for Fiction

“A bright romp, with enough period detail and dialogue to fill ten Cagney films.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Reminiscent of Roddy Doyle’s novel A Star Called Henry.” —Booklist

“A tale that feels remarkably authentic.” —Hartford Courant

This vivid historical novel, written in the form of a fictionalized memoir, uses Madden’s voice to trace his life from his boyhood in England to his early 2oth century heyday and beyond.