Join award winning author John Boessenecker for a free talk about his latest book, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro, in California’s First Theater on Saturday, June 20 at 2pm.

After the event, the author will sign copies of his book, copies of which will be available for purchase.

About the Talk

Boessenecker will detail the bloody saga of the famed bandido, Joaquin Murrieta, and his connections to Monterey County. The book reveals how the man known as the “Robin Hood of El Dorado” lived an extraordinarily dramatic and violent life that has been obscured by layers upon layers of legend until now.

About the Author

John Boessenecker has written 13 books including the New York Times bestseller Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Humer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde. He was named the Best Nonfiction Writer by True West Magazine in 2011, 2013 and 2018. He has also received a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, a Best Book Award from Westerners International ,and an International Latin Book Award.