In 1971, a skyjacker with a briefcase bomb demanded a $200,000 ransom and a parachute. Then he vanished out the jet's back door and became an instant legend. Now a determined citizen sleuth has assembled a forty-member cold case team, spearheaded by former FBI agents, to solve the mystery of D. B. Cooper. And after a five-year quest, they believe they have succeeded-with a fugitive at trail's end. The team's relentless investigation and final confrontation with the mystery man serve as the bookends in The Last Master Outlaw. The subject's astonishing life story as a daredevil fills the remaining chapters, the bulk of which comes from the heartwarming, gut-wrenching accounts of six of his women-two former wives; his only sister; a befriended college coed; a "getaway gal" he met up with during two more FBI escapes, both again involving planes; and a Hollywood producer who was also his cocaine-trade partner. Buckle your seatbelts as this Jekyll-and-Hyde ladies' man travels through five countries, utilizing more than a dozen identities, wigs, and fake mustaches while engaging in a half-dozen careers and raising three families. Then be a witness as the cornered chameleon is forced to face the truth in front of the cameras of a dogged cold case team, which was armed and ready for any eventuality. "Colbert and his cold case team took on a daunting challenge and it paid off. What unfolds is a tale that is spellbinding and jaw-dropping. I had to keep reminding myself this is not a work of fiction!" --Sylvia Lopez, 25-year Los Angeles News Anchor "Detailed, reliable, and consistent, the book paints a compelling picture and makes for a gripping, entertaining read." --Mark A. Reinecke, Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University "Tom Colbert is the best investigative journalist I know. Tom possesses the curiosity and instinct that have repeatedly led to discovering the truth. All of us who reported the fascinating tale of D. B. Cooper and anyone who savors a mystery must read Tom's superb investigative story. Believe me--and believe him!" --Connie Chung, former network news anchor "Readers will be captivated by the detail and complexity of its content, produced by authors Tom Colbert and Tom Szollosi. Tom and Dawna Colbert brought together a prominent group of cold case professionals from across the country to ensure they left no stone unturned during their extensive investigation. After reading this book you will be able to judge for yourself whether the D. B. Cooper case can be closed 'beyond a reasonable doubt.'" --Thomas P. Mauriello, MFS, Professor of Criminalistics, University of Maryland, one of USA's "Top 15 CSI Professors" "A great tale of dedicated, dogged determination, and a fascinating story for the public. Tom Colbert's research was excellent, and the resolve to see this case to the end is a testament to his focus." --Jamie Graham, former Chief Superintendent, Royal Canadian Mounted Police "The determination of Colbert to track down D. B. Cooper is amazing. His cold case team's investigative work to solve this mystery is unbelievable. The Last Master Outlaw, with co-writer Tom Szollosi, makes for great reading." --Scotty Sang, former Port Director, US Customs and Border Protection, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport "In my professional opinion as a seasoned and trained investigator and former criminal court judge, the case Colbert has made establishing Robert W. Rackstraw as the 1971 hijacker, documented in The Last Master Outlaw , is one of the strongest cases I have ever seen. The book, coauthored by Tom Szollosi, invites you along on the five-year hunt, as Colbert's cold case investigators track down old crime partners and coworkers, dig through the records, and log the solid evidence. You are left to ultimately conclude--beyond a reasonable doubt--that he has identified the man America has come to know as D. B. Cooper." -- Shannen L. Rossmiller , Montana State Investigator and former criminal court judge and FBI cyberspy asset "This book should come with a warning: Don't pick it up because you'll never put it down. I am so pleased that Colbert's efforts to bring closure to this case, which the world has been fascinated by for decades, is ending up in the win column. Credit his talent, time, and selfless attitude for this success. He would have been a great FBI agent!" -- Jim Reese , pioneering profiler, FBI Behavioral Science Unit, and consultant, Silence of the Lambs "A must-read. I believe this cold case, involving a fugitive many consider to be America's last outlaw before modern law enforcement tools, has been finally solved by an outstanding team of professional investigators. A fitting end to an epic legend of history." -- Major General Paul E. Vallely , US Army (Ret.), Chairman, Legacy National Security Advisory Group "Tom Colbert has truly made history by finally solving this cold case. His tenacity and zeal in leaving