Off the Rock - Escaping Alcatraz

Off the Rock - Escaping Alcatraz

Tom McAuliffe

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Draft2Digital
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9798991171472
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’Off the Rock - Escaping Alcatraz’ by award-winning author Tom McAuliffe is a gripping narrative that delves into one of the most legendary prison escapes in history. In 1962, three inmates-Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin-achieved the impossible by breaking out of the notoriously secure Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, the Rock in middle of San Francisco Bay. McAuliffe, known for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, brings this audacious escape to life, weaving together historical facts with thrilling semi-fictional elements.’Off the Rock’ engages readers with its dramatic and immersive story. McAuliffe not only reconstructs the events leading up to and following the escape but also delves into the broader implications and the enduring mystery surrounding the fate of the escapees. This book is a must-read for history buffs, true crime enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by stories of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of freedom. This is their semi-fictional tale and the story of ’The Rock’.

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