About the book
In 1919, Texas rancher J. Frank Norfleet lost everything he had in a stock market swindle—twice. But instead of slinking home in shame, he turned the tables on the confidence men. Armed with a revolver and a suitcase full of disguises, Norfleet set out to capture the five men who had conned him, allowing himself to be ensnared in the con again and again to gather evidence on his enemies. Through the story of Norfleet’s ingenious reverse-swindle, Amy Reading reveals the fascinating mechanics behind the big con—an artful performance targeted to the most vulnerable points of human nature—and invites you into the crooked history of a nation on the hustle, constantly feeding the hunger and the hope of the mark inside.
Editions of The Mark Inside
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307272485
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307473592
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307957610
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307987402
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307987419
Read an Excerpt
In 1919, Texas rancher J. Frank Norfleet lost everything he had in a stock market swindle—twice. But instead of slinking home in shame, he turned the tables on the confidence men. Armed with a revolver and a suitcase full of disguises, Norfleet set out to capture the five men who had conned him, allowing himself to be ensnared in the con again and again to gather evidence on his enemies. Through the story of Norfleet’s ingenious reverse-swindle, Amy Reading reveals the fascinating mechanics behind the big con—an artful performance targeted to the most vulnerable points of human nature—and invites you into the crooked history of a nation on the hustle, constantly feeding the hunger and the hope of the mark inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mark Inside about?
In 1919, Texas rancher J. Frank Norfleet lost everything he had in a stock market swindle—twice. But instead of slinking home in shame, he turned the tables on the confidence men. Armed with a revolver and a suitcase full of disguises, Norfleet set out to capture the five men who had conned him, allowing himself to be ensnared in the con again and again to gather evidence on his enemies. Through the story of Norfleet’s ingenious reverse-swindle, Amy Reading reveals the fascinating mechanics behind the big con—an artful performance targeted to the most vulnerable points of human nature—and invites you into the crooked history of a nation on the hustle, constantly feeding the hunger and the hope of the mark inside.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Mark Inside?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > True stories / true accounts of events > True crime
Where can I read a sample of The Mark Inside?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307272485
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Mark Inside?
Amy Reading
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Mark Inside is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307272485) and paperback(ISBN 9780307473592) and ebook(ISBN 9780307957610) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307987402) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307987419)
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