title: A Killing in Capone's Playground: The True Story of the Hunt for the Most Dangerous Man Alive
author:  Chriss Lyon 
description: "Tales of the Gangster Era in Southwest Michigan have circulated for years - truths, half-truths, and lies. Chriss Lyon finally separates fact from legend in this meticulously researched, well-written book." - <i>Robert C. Myers, Curator, Berrien County Historical Association</i><br /><br />"A thoroughly researched, well-written account of the gangster going-ons in Southwestern Michigan during Prohibition." - <i>John J. Binder, author The Chicago Outfit and Philadelphia Organized Crime in the 1920s and 1930s</i><br /><br />"A fascinating book where big city gangsters of Chicago bring tragedy to the small town of St. Joseph, Michigan. You won't be able to put it down." - <i>Captain Rick Yonker (Retired), Grand Haven, Michigan, Police Department</i><br /><br />"Chriss Lyon's new book on the criminal career and capture of The Prohibition Era's most prolific bank robber and gun-for-hire, Fred "Killer" Burke, is a fascinating study of one of the most feared criminals of the day. Chriss is an indefatigable researcher and has spent years combing through long-forgotten archives and filesto uncover documents that paint a picture of an intelligent, yet ruthless, killer that livedas afriendly well-to-do gentleman while hiding from the law in "Capone's Playground."- <i>Chuck Schauer, Certified Latent Print Examination and retired law enforcement officer</i><br /><br />"Chriss Lyon will amaze readers with this well-written biographythat demonstrate exhaustive research and dedication to history and the local community. This book is an authentic, post-St. Valentine's Day Massacre accounting of the gangsters movements and how one community helped put an end to violence and properly shape our nation's history." - <i>John Winkeler, Cousin of Gus Winkeler, Fred Burke's partner</i>
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