When Money Grew on Trees
The True Tale of a Marijuana Moonshiner and the Outlaw Sheriff of Madison County, Arkansas
by
Book Details
Language :
English
Publication Date :
5/19/2003
Format :
Softcover
Dimensions :
6x9
Page Count :
492
ISBN :
9781403376138
About the Book
Imagine breaking the law without fear. Imagine piles of money
that literally grew on trees. Those dreams became reality for David Mac after
the young man from Michigan settled in Madison County, Arkansas. This is his
tale about life as a marijuana moonshiner in the Ozark Mountains, and the corrupt
sheriff who made it all possible. It’s a story about drugs and arson,
murder and suicide, friendship and betrayal. Most importantly, this book reveals
one of Arkansas’ darkest secrets, and demystifies one of its greatest
legends. Sheriff Ralph Baker, the man who befriended David Mac, and taught him
what it means to be an outlaw. This is Mac’s story of damnation and redemption.
From the first marijuana seed he planted, to the Devil’s bargain Mac struck
with Sheriff Baker, this book explores their harrowing journey on the twisted
outlaw trail. Along the way, the unlikely duo of lawman and outlaw discovered
that greed ruins even the best-laid plans, and the Devil always gets His due.
Although the hills and hollows echoed with whispers after the sheriff’s
alleged suicide, no one dared to reveal the hidden truth behind his double life.
Until now.
About the Author
David Mac, a native of the great state of Michigan, now lives
in Fayetteville, Arkansas where he raises his two teenage children and tries
to remain true to his self imposed retirement from his outlaw profession. A
causality of the Drug War, Mac no longer votes, owns a firearm, posses a passport
nor travels into Canada for his once loved fishing trips. He also holds scant
hope of ever running for political office. Although he sold out much of his
honor, he still maintains a little pride. But, such is the life of an outlaw.
Mac does spin a fair yarn though, and this is his first published work. Barring
a cosmic phenomena, this will also be his last.