Local Legends

Some of the American West’s grandest legends are about people who in reality were remorseless killers, robbers, and bandits. These outlaws flourished during the 1800s and gained notoriety throughout the following century. How did their fame persist, and what has inspired the publishing, movie, and television industries to recreate their fictionalized careers over and over again? Mark Dugan brings reality to the forefront in The Making of Legends. Some of the characters in his accounts are practically unknown but deserve more recognition than the bandits whose names are mythic.

One diamond, two people, and a world of danger. Oceanographer Aria Raith, renowned as the underworld's most skilled treasure hunter, channels her expertise into uncovering lost pirate treasures—a quest driven by the need to solve the mystery of her sister's disappearance. However, her latest job catapults her into an adventure far beyond the ocean's depths. Tasked with finding the most extraordinary treasure in history, the legendary Kohinoor diamond, Aria quickly learns that the gem holds secrets far deeper than she ever imagined. Enter Jave Lincoln, a secret government agent haunted by ...