The Last Outlaws, Tom Clavin
The Last Outlaws, Tom Clavin
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The Last Outlaws
The Desperate Final Days of the Dalton Gang

Author: Tom Clavin

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 7 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/07/2023


Synopsis

The definitive account of the Dalton Gang and the most brazen bank heist in history, by the multiple New York Times bestselling author.

The Last Outlaws is the thrilling true story of the last of one of the greatest outlaw gang. The dreaded Dalton Gang consisted of three brothers and their rotating cast of colorful accomplices who saw themselves as descended from the legendary James brothers. They soon became legends themselves, beginning their career as common horse thieves before graduating to robbing banks and trains.

On October 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted their boldest and bloodiest raid yet: robbing two banks in broad daylight in Coffeyville, Kansas, simultaneously. As Grat, Bob, and Emmett Dalton and Bill Power and Dick Broadwell crossed the plaza to enter the two buildings, the outlaws were recognized by townspeople, who raised the alarm. Citizens armed themselves with shotguns and six-shooters from nearby hardware stores and were locked and loaded when the thieves emerged from the banks. The ensuing gun battle was a lead-filled firefight of epic proportions. As the smoke cleared, eight men lay dead––including four of the five members of the doomed Dalton Gang.

For the first time ever, the full story of the Dalton Gang's life of crime, culminating in one of the Wild West’s most violent events, are chronicled in detail––a last gruesome gasp of the age of gunfights.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

About Tom Clavin

TOM CLAVIN is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and has worked as a newspaper editor, magazine writer, TV and radio commentator, and a reporter for The New York Times. He has received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and National Newspaper Association. His books include the bestselling Frontier Lawmen trilogy—Wild Bill, Dodge City, and Tombstone—and Blood and Treasure, The Last Hill, and Throne of Grace with Bob Drury. He lives in Sag Harbor, NY.


Reviews

3.5 stars Big thanks to St. Martin’s Press, Tom Calvin and Goodreads for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions! While not my usual genre - this was informative and actually pretty interesting to learn about. I found out I knew ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about the Wild West - including when it......more

Goodreads review by Eli

A big thanks for the Advanced Reader Copy of Tom Clavin’s newest book! As always, well researched and well presented. It even made me chuckle a few times.......more

Goodreads review by Brendan

I can't think of a better pairing on subject with author than Tom Clavin and the Wild West. In fact, The Last Outlaws might be his best. Clavin tells the story of the Dalton gang (and various others) as they act as a swan song for what we think of when we say the Wild West. As per usual, Clavin tells......more

Thank you to Tom Clavin, St Martins Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read The Last Outlaws, The Desperate Final Days of the Dalton Gang. This is the account of the Dalton Gang’s final bank heist that consisted of robbing two banks, at the same time, in Coffeyville, Kansas. First of all, I......more


Quotes

Praise for Tom Clavin:

"[T]he exciting climax entertains ... Wild West history buffs will be rewarded." —Publishers Weekly on The Last Outlaws

“A rollicking tale of a Texas lawman and the iron-jawed contingent that rode with him...Fans of the Wild West and its pistol-packin’ miscreants will enjoy Clavin’s latest.” —Kirkus Reviews on Follow Me to Hell

Lightning Down has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience.” —Associated Press

"
Absorbing...Fun and revealing.” —The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City

“Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter.” —The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill

“Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore.” —NPR on Tombstone