I thought it might come to this. I just didn’t think the fuss would start until after the book was released. A Question of Bounty: The Shadow of Doubt will be released June 18. The pre-order announcement got the ball rolling. The ‘Pat-Garrett-killed-Billy-the-Kid-end-of-conversation’ purists came out in force at the suggestion the legend might be a lie. My email is full of: ‘Pat Garrett killed Billy period.’ ‘My great-grand something knew somebody who told them the story. There wasn’t any conspiracy.’ ‘What about the coroner’s inquest and the candlelight vigil?’ By the way those last two are good questions. The only folks willing to question Garrett’s claim are the few who’ve actually read advance copies of the book. In the bright light of hindsight, Garrett’s claim and John Poe’s memoire are both based on circumstantial evidence, hearsay, procedural irregularities and unanswered questions. If you put your pre-conceived notions aside, it’s a great story. Buckle-up. We’re in for a ride.
Paul