The Saga of Jack Durant (Inscribed)

by Mabel R. Leo

Book Overview

A poor, uneducated boy from the Smoky Mountains of Tennesse he left home at the age of 14. Making his way across country he learned to drink, smoke, and gamble. Eventually he took the alias of Jack... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B002FT820O
• ISBN13: 9780965078702
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: MIBS Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Fascinating Look into Arizona's Past

THE SAGA OF JACK DURANT is a vibrant, well-researched bio of an intriguing character who typifies the wild-west, sometimes shady, personalities who made their mark in Phoenix. The author cleverly weaves her in-depth research into a lively narrative that gives the reader a feeling of bearing witness to Durant's rather scandalous life. A terrific read! Nancy E. Albert

VIP Arizonan exposed as former pal of mobster Bugsy Siegel

Fascinating reading about Jack Durant, a suave mobster gone straight. His cover-up was so smooth, he became a beloved restauranteur in Phoenix. Who could have guessed that petite Mabel Leo, a newspaper and magazine feature writer, could uncover his past. Crime buffs won't quit until they, too, know about his alias', wives, links to Bugsy Siegel and FBI records. This sleuth book has everything and it's real!Sedona Davis, author of suspense/romance Concha