Published by the University Press of Florida and available for purchase March 12, 2013. Order the book in hardback or eBook 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.
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(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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2014 Schedule of Public Appearances
Palatka, Florida
January 7, 2014 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Palatka Golf Club, 1715 Moseley Ave, Palatka, Florida
Kickoff event in celebration of Backcountry Lawman’s selection by the One Book One Putnam Committee as Putnam County’s 2014 Community Read. Outdoor themed displays will be available for the public to browse. Come hold LIVE ALLIGATORS, learn about edible wild plants, the collection of animal skulls, knife making, survival, archery and bass fishing.
Sanibel Island, Florida
January 17, 2014 | 10:00-2:00 PM
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
The author will give talks at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, followed by a book sale/signing.
Punta Gorda, Florida
January 18, 2014 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Copperfish Books, 1205 Elizabeth St., Punta Gorda, FL–author talk and book sale/signing
Crescent City, Florida
January 21, 2014 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Crescent City Library–book discussion
Crescent City, Florida
January 21, 2014 | 7:30-8:30 PM
Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society–book discussion (Crescent City Library)
Melrose, Florida
January 31, 2014 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Melrose Library
Meet the author and Roger Gunter–a colorful character from Backcountry Lawman and a legendary outlaw. They’ll give a tag-team presentation followed by a book sale/signing.
Palatka, Florida
February 4, 2014 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Palatka Library–book discussion
Interlachen, Florida
February 11, 2014 |2:00-3:00 PM
Interlachen Library–book discussion
Bostwick, Florida
February 13, 2014 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Bostwick Library–book discussion
Palatka, Florida
February 27, 2014 | 5:30-7:30 PM
GFWC Woman’s Club of Palatka, 600 S. 13th St., Palatka, FL 32178
Finale for the Backcountry Lawman Community Read. Come watch and listen as the author conducts one-on-one interviews with retired game wardens Tommy Shearer, Hank Starling, Guy “Gator” Banks, and the notorious poacher, Roger Gunter (all characters from the book). It’s guaranteed to be a hoot!
Palatka, FL
March 1, 2014 | 1:00-3:oo PM
Read(think)Books, 627 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 (Book Signing)
Bunnell, FL
March 29, 2014 | 8 :00-5:00 PM
Cracker Day at the Flagler County Fairgrounds, County Road 13, Bunnell, FL.
The author will be selling and signing books next the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission exhibit (kids will be able to hold live alligators).
Palatka, FL
April 14, 2014 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Putnam County Tea Party (open to the public), meeting to be held at the Palatka Bert Hodge American Legion Post 45, 312 Osceola Ave, Palatka, FL 32177. Author talk/book signing.
Welaka, FL
May 3, 2014 | 5:00-6:00 PM
Welaka Lodge & Resort, 1001 Front Street, Welaka, FL 32193
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.
St. Augustine, FL
September 27, 2014 | 3:15-4:15 PM | Room 213
Florida Heritage Book Festival | Ringhaver Student Center at Flagler College
The author will give a 45 minute book talk followed by a sale/signing
Elkton, FL
October 18, 2014 | 8:00-5:00 PM
Cracker Day at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 State Road 207, Elkton, FL 32033
The author will be selling and signing books next to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission exhibit.
Ft. McCoy, FL
December 6, 2014 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Ft. McCoy Library, 14660 NE County Road 315, Ft. McCoy, FL 32134
Book talk followed by a sale and signing
2014 Appearance Dates for Schools, Churches, Civic and Private Clubs
Green Cove Springs, FL
January 23, 2014
Clay County Cattlemen’s Association
St. Augustine, FL
February 18, 2014
Garden Club of St. Augustine (Las Adelfas Circle)
Gainesville, FL
February, 22, 2014
University of Florida Law School PIEC (Public Interest Environmental Conference)–the author and Dennis Bayer, prosecutor for the Amtrak Environmental Case, will give a tag-team presentation.
Palatka, FL
March 2, 2014 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Palatka Health Care
Palatka, FL
March 18, 2014
Military Officer of America Association
Keystone Heights, FL
April 24, 2014
Senior Adult Ministry (Presbyterian)
Bunnell, FL
May 1, 2014
Flagler County Historical Society
Interlachen, FL
May 15, 2014
Rotary Club of Interlachen
Palatka, FL
August 14, 2014
People of Limited Sight
Lake City, FL
November 20, 2014
Lake City Altrusa & Lake City Rotary Clubs (Annual Meeting)