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About Murder on Madison Street

"Murder on Madison Street by John Voneiff II is a gripping tale set against the backdrop of 1922 Baltimore, weaving a suspenseful narrative of crime, corruption, and justice. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Voneiff brings to life the tumultuous era of Prohibition and the shocking murder of a respected businessman. The story about the crime, the search for the gang members involved, and the court cases delves into the complex interplay of local and state politics, law enforcement, and organized crime, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. This historical crime thriller offers a compelling glimpse into the career of a Baltimore City state's attorney who rises in stature to become Governor of Maryland and later, U.S. Senator from Maryland." -Dr. Wallace E. Boston, Jr. President Emeritus, American Public University System John Voneiff is a native Baltimorean. He graduated from McDonogh School, McDonogh, Mary land and the University of Richmond. He was born in 1945-the day following the official end of the second World War. His background of designing and building high speed packaging machinery is not typical of a professional writer. Over the years, however, he has written and published more than 150 short stories. Murder on Madison Street was one of these short stories that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he lengthened into a novel about the biggest national crime story of the 1920s.

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