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The basis for the Apple TV+ show Black Bird.
In with the Devil presents the true story of a young man destined for greatness on the football field—until a few wrong turns led him to a ten-year prison sentence. He was offered an impossible mission: Coax a confession out of a fellow inmate, a serial killer, and walk free.
Jimmy Keene grew up outside of Chicago. Although he was the son of a policeman and rubbed shoulders with the city’s elite, he ended up on the wrong side of the law and was sentenced to ten years with no chance of parole.
Just a few months into his sentence, Keene was approached by the prosecutor who put him behind bars. He had convicted a man named Larry Hall for abducting and killing a fifteen-year-old. Although Hall was suspected of killing nineteen other young women, there was a chance he could still be released on appeal. If Keene could get him to confess to two murders, there would be no doubt about Hall’s guilt. In return, Keene would get an unconditional release from prison. But he could also get killed.
A story that gained national notoriety, this is Keene’s powerful tale of peril, violence, and redemption.
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"good book about a man who goes into jail to get a confession from a serial killer. Easy reading and great info about how the FBI and local police work behind the scenes to get a confession."
— John (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Reads like a fast-paced suspense novel.”
— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune -
“An amazing story.”
— Chicago Sun-Times -
“Keene and coauthor Levin structure the book like a mystery novel, dramatizing events that Keene didn’t observe firsthand, and telling the story in the third person. It’s a clever way to narrate a true-crime tale, more involving, somehow, than a straight first-person account might have been. Recommend this fascinating, suspenseful book to readers of both true crime and crime fiction.”
— Booklist -
“A low-key but fascinating view of life behind bars that deserves a wide audience.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" This was an AMAZING true story of somebody I have known for years! To hear all that he went through and survived is amazing!! "
— Sheri, 1/1/2014 -
" This book was boring. Didn't think a book about going undercover to catch a real serial killer could be so boring and laborsome, but somehow, it was. "
— Shiela, 10/2/2013 -
" I think this could have been a better book if it had been fictionalized a bit. If it were ever made into a movie, it would be a great one. As it was written the characters really didn't grab me all that much. Still an enjoyable book. "
— Shawna, 7/12/2013 -
" I enjoyed this one, but it isn't a must read. "
— Amanda, 6/24/2013 -
" What a hard road to redemption James Keene took. Looking forward to the movie. "
— Diane, 3/31/2013 -
" Great book! Offers history of the BOP, discusses dynamics within the prison walls, and is just an interesting subject for all who love true crime. "
— Tessa, 3/12/2013 -
" Interesting story about an incarcerated drug dealer who goes undercover into a mental health prison to obtain a confession from a serial killer. "
— Elyssa, 2/10/2013 -
" A must read for fans of true crime. Still thinking about it days after finishing it. "
— Hilarie, 5/21/2012 -
" It was mildly interesting if you like this kind of book. "
— Katie, 2/23/2012 -
" Great book....glad James stayed out of trouble when he got out of prision "
— Kristen, 6/25/2011 -
" Very fast paced non-fiction read. I can't wait until the movie comes out! "
— Jaclyn, 6/2/2011
About James Keene
James Keene is an American author of several novels. He was an Executive Producer of Black Bird, the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series based on Keene’s life and his novel, In with the Devil. His past work with the FBI continues to inspire his writing to this day. The son of a former police officer, he took a few wrong turns and ended up charged with a federal conspiracy. For his freedom, he accepted an offer to go undercover as an FBI Operative in a prison for the criminally insane in order to help solve the case of a serial killer. Keene’s story is one of redemption. After his release, he returned to college and earned a second degree in business. He now lives in Chicago.
About Robertson Dean
Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.