Desperadoes by Ron Hansen

At age 65, Emmett Dalton, the sole survivor of the infamous Dalton gang, makes a living by selling his outrageous adventure stories to Hollywood. DESPERADOES details his memories of the murders, bootlegging, and thievery he and his posse committed. The grit and excitement of those violent times are expertly evoked by the sharp pen and authentic voice of bestselling novelist Ron Hansen.