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"Winterhalder makes an important contribution to the documentation of a quintessentially American subculture." —Booklist
"Engaging, witty, and conversational." —Quill and Quire
"Intriguing. . . . Winterhalder certainly has the credentials to speak with authority about motorcycle clubs in general, and the Bandidos in particular. . . . In an extremely incisive and informed dissection, Winterhalder moves out of the shadows to give his take on the [Shedden, Ontario] slayings." —The Globe and Mail
"Details Winterhalder's efforts to take Canadian bikers into the Bandidos' fold amid a bloody war in Quebec." —Hartford Courant
"Focuses on Winterhalder's life, and the difficulties of being a ranking officer in the national chapter, business owner, and single father." —Tulsa World
"Extremely compelling. . . . I read this in one sitting and would recommend this to anyone with an interest in motorcycles or even an interest in organizations that may be straddling the law. " —Crimespree
Overview
From years of bloody conflict to probationary Bandidos membership, this memoir recalls the life and times of an outlaw biker from Oklahoma and his quest to add to the Bandidos Nation. The Rock Machine, founded by Salvatore Cazzetta, had every intention of standing up against the Hells Angels. Heavily outnumbered, the Rock Machine appealed to the worldwide Bandidos Motorcycle Club, who rivaled the Hells Angels in terms of membership and strength. In January 2000, the Rock Machine ceased to exist and became a ...