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Aces & Eights: The Legend of Wild Bill Hickok
Written by Loren D. Estleman
Narrated by Joel Fabiani
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
This suspenseful courtroom drama is based on the actual historical trial of Jack McCall, who shot James Butler Hickok from that most dishonorable position-behind.
Author
Loren D. Estleman
Loren D. Estleman is the author of more than eighty novels, including the Amos Walker, Page Murdock, and Peter Macklin series. The winner of four Shamus Awards, five Spur Awards, and three Western Heritage Awards, he lives in Central Michigan with his wife, author Deborah Morgan.
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