The Barefoot Bandit: The True Tale of Colton Harris-Moore, New American Outlaw
"Will keep you on the edge of your seat.""I doubt if even the best fiction writer could create a character like Colton Harris-Moore. This is an incredible but true story. Bob Friel is a gifted reporter and a very fine writer."—Nelson DeMille,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Gold CoastandThe Lion"Something about Colton Harris-Moore--crafty stealer of cars, boats, and airplanes--captured the fascination of our fast-moving country. But it took Bob Friel, a plucky reporter with a pitch-perfect story sense, to chase down the legend and make it real. In Friel's fine telling, the Barefoot Bandit emerges as both villain and folk hero in a thrilling modern fugitive tale."—Hampton Sides, author ofHellhound on His Trail"A Dillinger-esque tale for our current Great Recession era. Friel not only gives a brilliantly clear-eyed look at a bandit's adventures but also the effects they had on his peaceful community."—Matthew Polly, bestselling author ofAmerican ShaolinandTapped Out"[A] true-crime classic."—Aspen Daily News"Friel offers a thrilling portrait of a bright and neglected teen trying to outrun authorities and his own troubled past."—Booklist"This highly entertaining story of a modern-day Huck Finn will be enjoyed by lovers of adventure stories as well as true crime."—Library Journal"It is Friel's ability to spin a great yarn that draws the reader in from the start and never lets up. And he does it with deft reporting and a breezy and entertaining style that enlivens a tale as incredible as it is true."—Associated Press"Riveting, thorough, and deeply human, this terrific read doesn't just tell the story-it brings it to life."—Marcus Sakey, bestselling author ofThe Two Deaths of Daniel HayesandThe Blade Itself