Discover the blurred lines between lawmen and outlaws in When Outlaws Wore Badges. This fascinating look at the Old West reveals how some of the most well known figures carried both a badge and a criminal past, challenging the traditional image of frontier justice.

Author Melody Groves explores the double lives of legendary characters like Wyatt Earp, Burt Alvord, and others who walked the line between enforcing the law and breaking it. Through gripping stories and historical insight, this book uncovers a side of the West where good and bad were not always clearly defined.

Filled with intriguing accounts of corruption, survival, and shifting loyalties, this book offers a deeper understanding of frontier life and the complex individuals who shaped it. A must read for anyone interested in Western history and the true stories behind the legends.

Author:
Melody Groves

Publisher:
TwoDot

Publication Date:
April 1, 2021

Length:
164 pages

Language:
English

Awards:
Winner of the 2021 New Mexico Arizona Book Awards History Category