D. B. Cooper, the infamous sky jacker, has been called "a Northwest folk hero", "Jesse James" and "Billy the Kid". But until now, he hasn't been called a she. This devoted exploration by close friends with the help of family is a story that will leave you wondering. Was Bobby/Barbara Dayton D. B. Cooper?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The true, unsolved story of D. B. Cooper’s 1971 airplane hijacking, one of the greatest cold cases of the twentieth century, by an author featured in D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!, now streaming on Netflix “Here is writing and storytelling that is vivid and fresh—a delectable adventure.”—Gay Talese “I have a bomb here and I would like you to sit by me.” That was the note handed to flight attendant Florence Schaffner by a mild-mannered passenger now known as D. B. Cooper on a Northwest Orient flight in 1971. It was also the start of one of the most astonishing aviation whodunits in the history of American true crime: how one man extorted $200,000 from an airline before parachuting into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, never to be seen again. The case of D. B. Cooper is a modern legend that has obsessed and cursed his pursuers for generations with everything from bankruptcy to suicidal despair. Now, with Skyjack, Geoffrey Gray obtains a first-ever look at the FBI’s confidential Cooper file, uncovering new leads in the infamous case. Starting with a crack tip from a private investigator, Gray plunges into the murky depths of the decades-old mystery to chase down new clues and explore secrets of the case’s most prominent suspects, including Ralph Himmelsbach, the most dogged of FBI agents, who watched with horror as a criminal became a counter-culture folk hero; Karl Fleming, a respected reporter whose career was destroyed by a D. B. Cooper scoop that was a scam; and Barbara Dayton, a transgender pilot who insisted she was Cooper herself. With explosive new information, Skyjack reopens one of the great cold cases of the twentieth century.

The 3rd Edition of DB Cooper and the FBI - A Case Study of America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking

In "The Blue Eyed Devil" movie maker Harvey finds himself entangled in a web of blackmail when he is lured to Carpo, Nevada to listen to a movie pitch. The story revolves around Deval, a young man who grew up in a harsh and unforgiving environment. He was from the wrong side of where the tracks used to be, Ithaca Island. With a mother involved in the world's oldest profession and a fierce protectiveness towards his siblings, Deval's life is marked by struggle and violence. Despite his small stature, Deval possesses a relentless fighting spirit that both intimidates and attracts those around him. As he embarks on a journey, Deval's friends and acquaintances attempt to exploit his violent tendencies for their own gain. His path takes him to Vietnam, where he finds himself imprisoned in a military facility. In a daring escape, he encounters drug smugglers, battles South China Sea pirates, and even faces the unimaginable horror of cannibals. Deval faced all these struggles and battles while navigating the delicate issues of racism. It is during a life-threatening encounter with the cannibals that Deval sustains grave injuries while heroically saving the life of his friend, a man of black descent. The story concludes with a gripping cliffhanger, leaving readers wondering if Deval survives his ordeal. "The Blue Eyed Devil" draws inspiration from Homer's epic tale, weaving a thrilling narrative of survival, redemption, and the indomitable human spirit. With its gritty portrayal of a troubled protagonist and a series of perilous adventures, this book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the darkest corners of humanity.

In 1971, a skyjacker with a briefcase bomb demanded a $200,000 ransom and a parachute. Then he vanished out the jet's back door and became an instant legend. Now a determined citizen sleuth has assembled a forty-member cold case team, spearheaded by former FBI agents, to solve the mystery of D.B. Cooper. And after a five-year quest, they believe they have succeeded with a fugitive at trail's end.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation. “How Music Works is a buoyant hybrid of social history, anthropological survey, autobiography, personal philosophy, and business manual”—The Boston Globe Utilizing his incomparable career and inspired collaborations with Talking Heads, Brian Eno, and many others, David Byrne taps deeply into his lifetime of knowledge to explore the panoptic elements of music, how it shapes the human experience, and reveals the impetus behind how we create, consume, distribute, and enjoy the songs, symphonies, and rhythms that provide the backbeat of life. Byrne’s magnum opus uncovers thrilling realizations about the redemptive liberation that music brings us all.