Published by the University Press of Florida and available for purchase March 12, 2013. Order the book in hardback, eBook, or audio by clicking on photo.
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Chasing poachers and outlaws in alligator country…
“As thrilling as any Indiana Jones epic.”–Florida Times-Union
“If you want to know how old-time game wardens did it, read this book.”–Chris Christian, Contributing Editor, Outdoor Life Magazine
“Has something for everybody, including white-knuckle boast chases in the dark, surveillance on bird poachers, deer decoy operations, and even an entertaining, yet important, pollution case.”–International Game Warden
Newsroom
Click here to view ABC/NBC First Coast News (Jacksonville) segment ‘Foes to Friends,’ about an unlikely friendship between the author and Roger Gunter, Putnam County’s most notorious poacher. This feature story won an Emmy Award for First Coast News in the Historical and Cultural category.
Click here to read book review in the St. Augustine Record (includes video clip of the author interviewing Roger Gunter–infamous poacher and outlaw–about electric fishing, snake bites and boat chases).
Click here to read book review in the Tampa Tribune (outdoor column).
Click here to read book review in the Daytona Beach News Journal.
Click here to read book review in the Florida Book Review.
Click here to read book review in the Palm Coast Observer.
Click here to read book review in Woods ‘n Water Magazine.
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Backcountry Lawman won First Place in the Florida Outdoor Writers Association 2014 Excellence-In-Craft Award for best outdoor book.
(Schedule of appearances are listed below.)
Kickoff celebration for Backcountry Lawman’s selection as the 2014 Community Read for Putnam County.
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2015 Schedule of Appearances
Hawthorne, Florida
February 14, 2015
Star Lake Homeowners Association, book talk
Ocala, Florida
March 7, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Silver Springs State Park
Book talk followed by a sale/signing.
Satsuma, FL
March 14, 2015 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Log Cabin Winery, 376 County Road 309, Satsuma, FL 32189
Meet the author and Roger Gunter–a legendary outlaw and colorful character from Backcountry Lawman. They’ll give a tag-team talk followed by a book sale/signing.
Ocala, Florida
March 29, 2015 | Sunday, 2:00-3:00 PM
Main branch headquarters–Marion County Library
The kickoff for the author’s speaking tour of all the branch libraries within Marion County. He’ll give a book talk followed by a sale/signing.
Ocklawaha, Florida
Saturday, April 11, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Forest Public Library
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Reddick, Florida
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 12:00-2:00 PM
Reddick Public Library
Brown bag luncheon followed by book talk & sale/signing
Ocala, Florida
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Marion Oaks Public Library (partnered with Freedom Public Library)
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Belleview, Florida
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Belleview Public Library
Book talk followed by a sale/signing
Dunnellon, Florida
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Dunnellon Public Library
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Gainesville, Florida
Sunday, August 9, 2015 | 2:30-4:00 PM
Writers Alliance of Gainesville, will meet at the Millhopper Branch Library
Thirty minute book talk followed by 15 minutes on tips for nonfiction writers. Book sale/signing afterwards.