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About the Book

The Real Mccoy

Loosely based on the real life of an enigmatic turn-of-the-century icon and charlatan, The Real McCoy introduces a character like no other in recent contemporary fiction. "Kid" McCoy was a man of many talents and faces: championship boxer, jewel thief, scam artist, and one of the most married men in America. Unfolding against the tumultuous backdrop of history, his story is a fascinating mirror of the times as he becomes a legend and a symbol of all that's true in America. The Real McCoy is an audacious and unforgettable novel about identity, illusion, and the pursuit of life long love.

The Real Mccoy
by Darin Strauss

  • Publication Date: May 27, 2003
  • Genres: Fiction
  • Paperback: 326 pages
  • Publisher: Plume
  • ISBN-10: 0452284414
  • ISBN-13: 9780452284418