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John Koblas
John Koblas is one of the most prolific writers in the outlaw genre and is the foremost authority on the James-Younger Gang's exploits in Minnesota. He is the author of 68 books fo...view moreJohn Koblas is one of the most prolific writers in the outlaw genre and is the foremost authority on the James-Younger Gang's exploits in Minnesota. He is the author of 68 books focusing on U. S. history and American literary figures as well as the Doc & Tweed History/Mystery Series, a popular fiction series for young readers; three volumes of poetry; and a novel, The Outlaw Billy Stiles. Among his 68 volumes are a dozen books on Jesse James; Let Them Eat Grass, a lengthy trilogy on the 1862 Dakota Conflict in Minnesota; MA, a detailed study of Ma Barker and the gangster era; and several others. Koblas has served as a consultant and script writer for various television documentaries including Discovery Channel, History Channel, PBS American Experience, as well as independent film companies. His book, Jesse James Northfield Raid: Confessions of the Ninth Man, was made into a television movie, in which Koblas wrote the book, the screenplay, and performed some of the music.view less