06 Jul For Fans of the Killing Series by Bill O’Reilly…
Written by Ellie A., Adult Services Library Assistant
Along with his #1 bestselling series of historical thrillers in the Killing series, Bill O’Reilly explored another avenue of historical retelling as an executive producer on the TV series, Legends & Lies. This documentary series presented the history of notable people through dramatizations of their lives and exploits, in addition to explanatory segments by historians and experts. To coincide with each season, David Fisher and O’Reilly coauthored an accompanying book. All three of these books are in our collection. To place a hold on a physical copy through the Evergreen catalog, click on any of the links below.
Bill O’Reilly’s Legends & Lies: The Real West, David Fisher & Bill O’Reilly
In Frontier America, instinct mattered more than education and courage was necessary for survival. It was a place where luck made a difference and legends were made. This book features the ten legends featured in the first season of Legends & Lies, accompanied by two bonus chapters on Daniel Boone, Buffalo Bill, and Annie Oakley.
Bill O’Reilly’s Legends & Lies: The Patriots, David Fisher & Bill O’Reilly
The American Revolution was not inevitable, nor was it a unanimous cause. It pitted neighbors against one another as loyalists and colonial rebels faced off for their lives and futures. This book includes the remarkable lives of these first Americans, as featured in the second season of Legends & Lies.
Bill O’Reilly’s Legends & Lies: The Civil War, David Fisher & Bill O’Reilly
In an epic struggle between the past and future, the Civil War sought to fulfill the promise that “all men are created equal.” It freed an enslaved race, decimated a generation of young men, and ushered in a new era of war brutality. Featuring archival images, eyewitness accounts, and beautiful artwork that further brings history to life, this book coincides with the third and final season of Legends & Lies.
