First published 2008
Duane Chapman opens his life story from the streets where he built his reputation hunting down fugitives who thought they could disappear. Over 25 years, he captured more than 6,000 people who jumped bail or fled justice. Chapman describes the violent confrontations and dangerous pursuits that defined his career long before television cameras followed his every move. He traces his path from troubled beginnings to becoming the star of A&E's reality series, revealing the personal struggles that shaped his approach to tracking criminals. The memoir shows how Chapman transformed his own dark past into a mission to bring others to justice. He writes with the same bold confidence he brings to his work, never backing down from difficult truths about his journey. The book captures both the inspiration and brutality of a life spent chasing people who run from their problems.
Genres: biography, crime, autobiography, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate
Tropes: redemption, transformation
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
292 pages · Paperback · ORION
Content warnings: violence