Follow Me to Hell: McNelly's Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

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Tom Clavin's Follow Me to Hell is the explosive true story of how legendary Ranger Leander McNelly and his men brought justice to a lawless Texan frontier.

In turbulent 1870s Texas, the revered and fearless Ranger Leander McNelly led his men in one dramatic campaign after another, throwing cattle thieves, desperadoes, border ruffians, and other dangerous criminals into jail or, if that's how they wanted it, six feet under. They would stop at nothing in pursuit of justice, even sending 26 Rangers across the border to retrieve stolen cattle--taking on hundreds of Mexican troops with nothing but their Sharps rifles and six-guns. The nation came to call them "McNelly's Rangers."

Set against the backdrop of 200 years of thrilling Texas Rangers history, this page-turner takes readers into the tough life along the Texas border that was tamed by a courageous, yet doomed, captain and his team of fearless men.

It was one hell of a ride!

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Praise for Tom Clavin:

'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." --AP News

Absorbing...Fun and revealing. --The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City

Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter. --The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill

Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore. --NPR on Tombstone

Author Bio

TOM CLAVIN is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and has worked as a newspaper editor, magazine writer, TV and radio commentator, and a reporter for The New York Times. He has received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and National Newspaper Association. His books include the bestselling Frontier Lawmen trilogy--Wild Bill, Dodge City, and Tombstone--and Blood and Treasure with Bob Drury. He lives in Sag Harbor, NY.