Larger Than Life: The Legends

The small-town Midwestern German community of Cole Camp, Missouri, is richly steeped in its heritage. The town has been blessed with a long line of strong-willed and determined individuals who have each played a role in building and upholding the character of the community.

This book is without doubt the most extensive look at the stories of many of the town's most colorful and influential characters who walked the streets while contributing largely to the strength of the community and the upholding of its character. After reading this book, whether you've ever lived in Cole Camp or even heard of the town, you'll have established a connection and affection for the picturesque little community.

Randy Linss was born on January 13, 1958, in Clinton, Missouri. His cherished boyhood experiences of growing up in a picturesque storybook village of a slower, simpler day provide much of his writing inspiration today. He was a 1976 graduate of Cole Camp High School before studying creative writing at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri.

His adult years have been spent in various entrepreneurial ventures across the upper Midwest. He has lived his entire life in Missouri cities, including Columbia, Jefferson City, and Rolla, before retiring to his current home in Clinton, near the shores of Truman Lake, where he and his partner and proofreader, Beverly, enjoy a simple, quiet life.

His hobbies include reading, writing, hiking, bicycling, and following his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.