{"product_id":"alcatraz-the-last-escape-9781493081233","title":"Alcatraz: The Last Escape","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin boldly escaped from Alcatraz prison on June 11, 1962, it is widely believed that they succumbed to the waters of San Francisco Bay. In this reexamination of the escape and its aftermath, the authors make a strong case for the Anglin brothers' survival. This book provides a plausible outcome to one of America's enduring mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKen Widner grew up hearing stories about his famous uncles from his mother and family. In 2015, he participated in The History Channel documentary, \u003ci\u003eAlcatraz: Search for the Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, in which he shared previously unknown stories and photos. He also became friends with James \"Whitey\" Bulger, who was incarcerated at Alcatraz the same time as his uncles. Writing letters to each other for two years, Bulger shared intimate details about his uncles, the escape, and prison life. Ken also filmed an episode about the Alcatraz Escape on \u003ci\u003eExpeditio\u003c\/i\u003en \u003ci\u003eUnknown\u003c\/i\u003e shown on the Discovery Channel in July 2022. He lives in Gainesville, Georgia with his wife and west highland terrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMike Lynch is an award-winning author whose historical non-fiction book, \u003ci\u003eDublin\u003c\/i\u003e, came out in 2007, followed by eight novels, including the historical fiction book, \u003ci\u003eAfter the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lyons Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614303359250,"sku":"9781493081233","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_96d9eb15-3a46-4147-a21a-1b4bd7d1624e.jpg?v=1732437840","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alcatraz-the-last-escape-9781493081233","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}