Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to Outlaw Southwest written by Ron Franscell and published by WildBlue Press. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rollicking ride through the true crime history of the American Southwest from the USA Today–bestselling author of The Darkest Night. The line between history and mythology is razor thin—and the American Southwest often erases the line altogether. We might never disentangle crime-fact from fiction, but this book will transport you to Billy the Kid’s real-life stomping grounds, legendary Tombstone, the childhood home of one of the worst al Qaeda terrorists, and the scenes of dozens of crimes throughout Arizona and New Mexico’s history. Dozens of fascinating stories in Outlaw Southwest are told in the same fast-paced, enthralling voice that’s made Ron Franscell one of America’s most beloved crime writers…and the Crime Buff’s Guides a three-time winner of the TrueCrimeZine.com Book of the Year! Includes GPS COORDINATES, PHOTOS AND MORE! “Well researched … Armchair detectives will enjoy the tales, but the book’s purpose is to take the reader to the scene of the crime.”—Albuquerque Journal “The ultimate guilty pleasure book.”—San Antonio (TX)Express-News “Perfect for summer vacations because you can put it down and pick it up without losing your place (but you won’t want to put it down). For those of who week true-crime stories, it’s a fascinating look at the dark side.”—Tucson (AZ) Sentinel
Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to Outlaw Los Angeles written by Ron Franscell and published by WildBlue Press. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] meticulously researched guide book into the baddest of the bad in LaLa Land.”—Steve Hodel, New York Times-bestselling author of Black Dahlia Avenger Los Angeles is where America’s dreams and nightmares got all tangled up. In this otherworldly place of seemingly everlasting life, death could have an otherworldly quality, too. In a city where anything was possible, even the ghastly could happen. Where else does a list of a city’s top five most recognized citizens include a mass murderer? Stand in the footsteps of Manson, the Hillside Strangler, the Night Stalker, the Black Dahlia’s killer, and the Onion Field slayers. Visit crime scenes where Hollywood’s weird history took fatal turns for O.J. Simpson, John Belushi, Ramon Novarro, Phil Hartman, Dorothy Stratten, Sal Mineo, and so many others. This book provides a sunset cruise through a place where ordinary inhumanities are entertainment—with GPS coordinates, photos and more. It continues the series that critics, true-crime fans, historians, and travelers have hailed as “thorough and unflinching” and “the best damn crime travel series ever published!” Dozens of fascinating stories are told in the same fast-paced, enthralling voice that’s made Ron Franscell one of America’s most beloved crime writers—and the Crime Buff’s Guides a three-time winner of TrueCrimeZine.com’s Book of the Year.
Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to Outlaw Texas written by Ron Franscell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating journey through the Lone Star State’s unruly past— with maps, photos, and more Texas rightfully claims a celebrated place in the “wildest” West of both myth and reality—which makes it truly stranger than fiction that The Crime Buff’s Guide to Outlaw Texas is the first-ever travel guide to the many sites related to the Lone Star State’s renowned rambunctious past, complete with GPS coordinates that put you at the scene of the action. From outlaws like Sam Bass and John Wesley Hardin to Bonnie & Clyde and Houston’s notorious Candy Man killer, Texas has dozens of places where true-crime buffs can actually stand close to history. For many readers, the attraction to these sites—some well-known, some obscured by time—is irresistible. Written with the same fast-paced, gripping style that marked the author’s widely praised earlier work, The Crime Buff’s Guide to Outlaw Texasis an indispensable resource for both criminal-history enthusiasts and travelers. Each site description includes a concise summary of the location’s significance, historical context, maps, directions, and photos. Praise for a previous book by the same author, The Darkest Night “Heartbreaking . . . Not unlike Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood.” —Chicago Sun-Times “This uncommon story has every chilling component of human terror, drama, and suspense that readers of true crime look for.” —Vincent Bugliosi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Helter Skelter “A very, very, good book . . . written by a very, very, good writer.” —Ann Rule, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Stranger Beside Me
Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to Outlaw Washington DC written by Ron Franscell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington D.C. isn't known as the "District of Crime" or "Murder Capital of America" for nothing. Though the capital city's motto is "justice for all," D.C. has a darker side, including an extensive history of crimes and misdemeanors, some political and some not. The Crime Buff's Guide to Outlaw Washington D.C. is the ultimate guidebook to the criminal and seedy history of the nation's capital -- plus Maryland, Northern Virginia and (ironically) Arlington National Cemetery. It also contains an entire chapter pinpointing key and little-known sites in the Lincoln Assassination. With photographs, maps, directions, and precise GPS coordinates, this collection of outlaw tales serves as both a travel guide and an entertaining and enlightening read. It is a one-of-a-kind exploration into well-known and more obscure sites in D.C. that retain memories of bandits, corpse-snatchers, murderers, snipers, bootleggers, assassins, rogue scientists, spies, mobsters and corrupt politicians -- even a legendary serial killer dressed in a bunny suit -- and their scandalous deeds.
Download or read book Deaf Row written by Ron Franscell and published by WildBlue Press. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retired detective investigates a cold case of child murder in Colorado in this “darkly engrossing” mystery thriller (New York Times–bestselling author Anne Hillerman). Former detective Woodrow Bell left his big-city homicide beat for a quiet life in a small Colorado mountain town. Having failed in so many ways—as a father, husband, friend, and cop—all he wants out of retirement is to fade away. But when he stumbles across a long-forgotten child murder, he can’t just let it go. Suspecting that the killer may still be near, Woodrow is drawn into the macabre cold case. With local cops taking no interest, Bell must rely on the end-of-the-road codgers he meets for coffee every morning—a club of old guys with unique skills who call themselves Deaf Row. Soon, this motley crew finds itself on a collision course with a serial butcher.
Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to the Outlaw Rockies written by Ron Franscell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating journey through the Rockies’ unruly past—with maps, photos, and more.
Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to Outlaw Pennsylvania written by Ron Franscell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crime Buff's Guide to Outlaw Pennsylvania is the ultimate guidebook to the crime, injustice, and seedy history of the Keystone State. With photographs, maps, directions, and sites to visit, this collection of outlaw tales serves as both a travel guide and an entertaining and informational read. It is a one-of-a-kind exploration into well-known and more obsure sites in Pennsylvania that retain memories of bandits and their scandalous deeds. The Crime Buff series offers indispensable guidebooks for criminal-history enthusiasts and travelers. Each site description includes a brief summary of the spot’s significance, historical context, maps, directions, and photos. Appealing to both residents and visitors, the books reveal the exploits of famous and less famous outlaws in an irresistable and informational manner. Readers will be shocked, unsettled, and captivated by the true stories and secrets illuminated in the Outlaw collection.
Download or read book Crime Buff s Guide to Outlaw Arizona written by Ron Franscell and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...will transport you beyond legendary Tombstone to the scenes of some of America's most shocking crimes. It will point the way to sports where infamous crime figures--John Dillinger, Wyatt Earp, and Billy the Kid, among others--once stood" -- Cover p. [4].
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Southwest USA written by Greg Ward and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the definitive handbook to the fabled desert wildernesses of the Wild West. As well as step-by-step hiking and driving guides to spectacular national parks like Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon, it provides full coverage of the region's Native American heritage, from the ancient ruins of Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde, to the modern Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. Its detailed, up-to-the-minute restaurant, bar, hotel and nightlife reviews, tailored to suit every budget, will help you make the most of the Southwest's cities too, whether you're cruising down Las Vegas's legendary Strip, or strolling the adobe-lined streets of Santa Fe. Colour photos, easy-to-read maps and suggested itineraries make it easy to plan your own tour of Western landmarks, such as Monument Valley, with its signature red-rock buttes, or Tombstone, where the OK Corral still rings to the sound of daily gunfights. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Southwest USA. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Southwest USA written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Southwest USA is the definitive guidebook to the fabled desert wildernesses of the Wild West. In addition to step-by-step hiking and driving guides to spectacular national parks like Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon, The Rough Guide to Southwest USA provides full coverage of the region's Native American heritage, from the ancient ruins of Canyon de Chelly and Mesa Verde to the modern Navajo, Hopi, and Pueblo peoples. Its detailed restaurant, bar, hotel, and nightlife reviews, tailored to suit every budget, will help you make the most of the Southwest's cities, too, whether you're cruising down Las Vegas's legendary Strip, or strolling the adobe-lined streets of Santa Fe. Full-color photos, easy-to-read maps, and suggested itineraries make it simple to plan your own tour of Western landmarks, such as Monument Valley, with its signature red-rock buttes, or Tombstone, where the OK Corral still rings to the sound of daily gunfights. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Southwest USA.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Southwest USA Travel Guide eBook written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to the Southwest USA Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Discover the Southwest USA with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to take a retro road-trip down the iconic Route 66, explore the snow-white sand dunes of New Mexico, or immerse yourself in the camp and colourful world of Las Vegas, The Rough Guide to the Southwest USA will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to the Southwest USA: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to the Rockies - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Santa Fe, Phoenix and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including sunset over the Grand Canyon and a bird's-eye view of Zion National Park - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in the Southwest USA, from Wild West Towns to rural New Mexico - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - Covers: The Four Corners, Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, Albuquerque and southern New Mexico, Phoenix and southern Arizona, Flagstaff and central Arizona, The Grand Canyon, Southern Utah and Las Vegas You may also be interested in: Rough Guide to the USA: West Coast About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of World Crime A C written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book American Mythmaker written by Mark J. Dworkin and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2015-02-27 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter Noble Burns (1872–1932) served with the First Kentucky Infantry during the Spanish-American War and covered General John J. Pershing’s pursuit of Pancho Villa in Mexico as a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. However history-making these forays may seem, they were only the beginning. In the last six years of his life, Burns wrote three books that propelled New Mexico outlaw Billy the Kid, Tombstone marshal Wyatt Earp, and California bandit Joaquín Murrieta into the realm of legend.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Lawmen Outlaws and Gunfighters written by Leon Claire Metz and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Standoffs, saloons, and sunsets spring to mind when one envisions the rough and tumble early days of the American frontier.
Download or read book Southwest USA written by Greg Ward and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From in-depth coverage of ten great national parks to the high-rolling pace of Las Vegas and the laid-back charm of Santa Fe, this new "Rough Guide" leaves no canyon, desert, or town unexplored. of color maps and photos.
