Out of the eight books Leo has written, it is the first one, “The Saga of Jack Durant” that after 12 years is still her best seller. Her bio of Jack Durant, a well-known restaurateur in Phoenix, AZ, tells the story of how a young boy hopped the train and left his home in Tennessee with the dream of being a professional baseball player. Instead he became the most trusted friend of infamous gangster, Bugsy Siegel. The book became the basis of an award-winning play, “In My Humble Opinion.” The sequel “Jack’s World,” shares rare insights on the man – his wives, his life, his dog. Get to know Jack and we’re sure you’ll want to know the full story. Check her website, www.booksbyleo.com to purchase “The Saga of Jack Durant,” and find out more about her new book which delves deeper into Durant’s criminal activities.
