First published 1994
Charley Floyd, a charismatic country boy, robs his first armored car and rockets to infamy as the notorious "Pretty Boy Floyd." As the FBI and J. Edgar Hoover hunt him, Charley's crime wave of bank heists, shootouts, and headline-grabbing exploits captivate the public. But the glamour and celebrity can't hide the darker realities of his outlaw life, and Charley must confront the consequences of his choices.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, crime
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, cat-and-mouse
Setting: United States
Period: 20th-century
444 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster
Content warnings: violence