Wyatt Earp: The Life Behind the Legend

by Casey Tefertiller

A bold biography of Wyatt Earp, drawing from newspaper stories as well as personal accounts from Earp's friends, enemies, and acquaintances.

"Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a more deeply researched and convincing account."
—Evan Connell, author of Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn

"The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and most meticulously researched."
—Jack Burrows, author of John Ringo: The Gunfighter Who Never Was

"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive account that has been written about the development and career of an Old-West lawman."
—The Tombstone Tumbleweed

"A great adventure story, and solid history."
—Kirkus Reviews

"A major contribution to the history of the American West. It provides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp's colorful career, and places into context the important role that he and his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizona territory. This important book rises above the realm of Western biography and shows the development of the Earp story in history and myth, and its effect on American culture."
—John Boessenecker, author of Gold Dust and Gunsmoke

"The ULTIMATE Wyatt Earp Book—Official."
—Professor Richard Brown, University of Oregon