G.A. Gibson's historical fiction collection, The Book of James, begins with James Earp and The Tale of Jack Harp , as James Earp, Civil War veteran, gambler, brothel and saloon owner, husband and father, looks back at his life while contemplating revenge for the shooting death of his youngest brother. Often overshadowed by his famous siblings, James Earp's adventures bring a new perspective to the wild days of the old west.