Mark Lee Gardner is an acclaimed historian and author specializing in the American West.
Raised in rural Missouri, he holds degrees in history, journalism, and American Studies.
His extensive body of work covers subjects ranging from Billy the Kid and Geronimo to Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
His previous books have earned numerous prestigious awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award.
Beyond writing, Gardner performs historic Western music and is passionate about rare books and historic photography.
He lives with his family near Pikes Peak, Colorado, and is the 2024 recipient of the Frank Waters Award for Literary Excellence.
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