Alcatraz

The Last Escape

By: Ken Widner, Mike Lynch

Narrated by: Christopher Grove

When Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin boldly escaped from Alcatraz prison on June 11, 1962, it is widely believed that they succumbed to the waters of San Francisco Bay, though no trace of the men has ever been found, only their makeshift raft.

In this reexamination of the escape and its aftermath, the Anglin brothers' nephew presents compelling evidence that his uncles did, in fact, survive, and eventually made their way to Brazil, where they married and had children. Using official, government documents showing how mobster Mickey Cohen may have been involved in the escape, some revealing letters from fellow inmate Whitey Bulger, and recorded testimony from the person who facilitated their escape to Brazil, the authors make a strong case for the Anglin brothers' survival.

In addition, a 1975 photograph of the brothers in Brazil has overcome all challenges to its authenticity by skeptics. This book provides a plausible outcome to one of America's enduring mysteries.

©2024 Ken Widner and Mike Lynch (P)2024 Tantor

Incredible!

An excellent account of the life and times of the only people to escape from Alcatraz. Well written, documented and read, I take this to be the one true account of the escape.
I will read it again!

well written keeps you engaged the whole time

great story kept my attention the whole time. so great to get the full story of the escape. the evidence in this book leaves no doubt what happened to the escapees.

Interesting story, but not developed

The Anglin brothers had very little formal education. The author, a nephew of the Anglins, keeps the family tradition alive by writing an interesting story at a junior high level. There is almost no character or scene development, rather, the readers are given one sentence and expected to fill in all of the gaps to see things the way the author does. Did the Anglins escape and live out their lives in Brazil? I don't know, but it is a fun concept. The author, however, has no doubts based on circumstantial evidence, a lack of facts in any direction, and his own blatant desire to believe they did. Overall, it was a good listen, but not great or in depth.

Very compelling

I think there were a lot of literary liberties taken, however, very compelling story to be believe “they made it”

Great story!

This was a very interesting story and the author did a great job telling it. I really enjoyed the research and the history that went into this book. Also the narrator did a fantastic job. I would absolutely recommend this book!