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Experience all the thrills and suspense of chasing down the worldâs highest-profile criminals. What does it take to catch a criminal? Not just any criminal, but one of the worldâs most wanted? In Outlaws, Spies, and Gangsters, Laura Scandiffo chronicles eight of historyâs most famous manhunts, from searches for drug dealers to dictators, hackers to henchmen. Discover the danger and intrigue behind these riveting stories of daring and perseverance. Read about the great lengths authorities went to, to catch:  Albert ÂMad Trapperâ Johnson, an unpredictable and violent fugitive in Canadaâs Northwest Territories  Bank robber and escape artist extraordinaire John Dillinger, Americaâs frst ÂPublic Enemy Number Oneâ  Manuel Noriega, Panamaâs corrupt and tyrannical president  CIA mole Aldrich Ames, whose longing for the high life led to the disappearances and murders of many of his fellow colleagues  Vladimir Levin, the worldâs frst high-profle computer hacker  Osama bin Laden, the terrorist who became a household name after the attacks of September 11, 2001. An introduction and afterword help frame these remarkable stories, which also address how manhunts have changed over time. Gareth Williamsâ bright, dramatic art makes each exciting tale jump off the page.
Hardcover:
9781554516216 | Annick Pr, January 16, 2014, cover price $24.95
Paperback:
9781554516209 | Annick Pr, January 16, 2014, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Experience all the thrills and suspense of chasing down the worldâs highest-profile criminals.
Paperback:
9781433349041 | 2 edition (Shell Education, November 1, 2012), cover price $10.99
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9781426308611 | Natl Geographic Soc Childrens books, March 13, 2012, cover price $7.95
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9781410914330 | Raintree, October 1, 2005, cover price $8.99 | About this edition: Describes crimes in which the criminal made obvious mistakes, as well as cases in which prisoners tried to escape from prison.
Library:
9781410914279 | Heinemann/Raintree, October 5, 2005, cover price $31.43 | About this edition: Describes crimes in which the criminal made obvious mistakes, as well as cases in which prisoners tried to escape from prison.
Prebinding:
9780613571654 | Turtleback Books, July 1, 2003, cover price $14.65 | About this edition: Identifies real and fictional individuals notorious for their criminal acts, from gang members and the Mafia to the actors portraying the Joker and Dr.
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9780789488510 | Dk Pub, August 1, 2002, cover price $5.99 | About this edition: Identifies real and fictional individuals notorious for their criminal acts, from gang members and the Mafia to the actors portraying the Joker and Dr.
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