Dodge City

Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the Wickedest Town in the American West

Tom Clavin

The book chronicles the lives and legends of Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson, two iconic lawmen of the American West, focusing on their roles in taming Dodge City, Kansas, during its heyday as a hub of lawlessness and vice. It delves into their notable gunfights, personal relationships, and the broader context of frontier justice in a town infamous for its outlaws and gamblers.

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Tombstone

The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell

Tom Clavin

The book chronicles the legendary exploits of Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and the gambler Doc Holliday in the Wild West, focusing on their roles in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the subsequent vendetta ride. It delves into the lawmen's battles with outlaws in Tombstone, Arizona, providing a detailed account of their quest for justice and the violent period of American frontier history.

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Wild Bill

The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter

Tom Clavin

The book chronicles the life of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, detailing his exploits as a lawman and gunfighter in the American Old West. It delves into his legendary shootouts, his role in the Civil War, and his relationships with iconic figures of the era, painting a vivid picture of his impact on American frontier history.

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Lightning Down

A World War II Story of Survival

Tom Clavin

The book recounts the true story of Joe Moser, an American fighter pilot shot down over Nazi-occupied France during World War II. It details his capture, harrowing experiences in Buchenwald concentration camp, and the struggle for survival and eventual liberation.

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