A Serpent's Tooth: A grand tour of the west and intricate storyline.  Feel the gritty dust and sand.
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Just as I expected, Craig Johnson did it again!  I thought it might be difficult to top "As the Crow Flies", but he did. You can't put this book down.  The story's plot line is a bit like a winding country road.  There is something waiting around each turn that pushes the reader forward.  From broken homes, broken hearts, to religious cults that enslave the helpless and hopeless, comes Sheriff Walt Longmire and Deputy Vic to the rescue to save the day!!

As always there are lighthearted moments which offer smiles throughout the novel.  It all begins with an Angel helping out a retired and elderly former teacher of Walt's who he encounters at a funeral service.  The story takes off from there.  Folks, the book is worth the money.  I just hope that Craig Johnson flexes those great fingers and wonder-filled brain of his and writes another novel.  This gal can hardly wait!!!!!  Oh, and talk about a surprise ending, you'll be blown away!
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I would have given 5 stars but was uncomfortable with the inhumanity and violence by supposedly normal people.  The flash backs to explain the mystery of an abandoned town in Colorado was well done but at times confusing.  The millions in gold bricks caused pain, death, unbelievable sadness.  If you like edge of your seat adventure, this is for you.
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A gritty and compelling tale of an outcast scorned and crippled at birth; betrayed and left to die atop a cairn built of his own mother's corpse. This wretched creative's struggle for survival turns into a struggle against intrigue and murder as the fate of an underground kingdom balances upon his scarred shoulders.
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Absolutely one of the best books I've ever read . Have an interest in the west and the desert, in this book those elements brought to life with an incredible feel . loved the description of life and characters in and around the airstream-incredibly likable characters! And the bad guys were incredibly unlikable. Leo Banks has written a book that makes you feel like you're actually there . most highly recommend this book , and would really like to see this as the first installment in a continuing series.
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I like good traditional westerns that engages you from the first chapter.  This is one of those western stories.  Looking forward to the continuing Mule Tamer and more of Horst's western writings.  Liking the desert is liking Westerns!
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An artifact. A nearly omnipresent, self interested force. King Solomon. A father and son at odds. A girl to be queen. There are so many moving part in Smith, but they work together well to bring the reader a cohesive, thrilling, adventure story. It was a bit like The Mummy without the movie monster and more guns. The character arc for the protagonist, Jake, was satisfying.
Overall, this is a solid book with a good (if slightly gruesome) payoff for the reader. Highly recommend!
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Steadman knows the diamond mines and markets of West Africa and takes you there in sweaty heart-pounding detail. One of the best action-packed plots ripe with terrorism, treason and a wounded warrior's race to return the world to sanity. Intricate and convoluted story-telling at its best. Pass the gourd of Palm wine and bite into Bush meat. You won't leave your seat until the last page.
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I appreciate Zane Greys ability to paint a picture of the books changing scenery with words. Made me feel like I was riding my horse through the purple Sage, then the canyons, draws, up the steep hills and banks.
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Fantastic adventure in the desert.  David Sundstrand clearly has personal experience with our Southern California deserts and topology.  He was blended this amazing adventure with the real history of local desert towns and geological features.  I'm typically a reader of technical journals but became captivated by this story.  I hope to see others coming from David.
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I originally came into this series through watching Longmire on Netflix. I did not realize they are based on a book series. Craig Johnson is a master storyteller and his love of Wyoming and the west comes through clearly. I'm almost finished reading all of the books and Serpents Tooth was one of the best.
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An exciting new novel of intrigue and world secrets.  As politics and science clash heads and threaten world humanity.

This was a wonderful trip through intriguing Argentina and New Mexico with colorful descriptions and fast paced action.  With a strong heroine and conspiring villains, this novel is a roller coaster of intrigue.

A story of a quest full of twists and turns, with a surprising ending.  The story keeps the reader interested and satisfied.  The end leaves you wanting more.
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If you like ancient history Wilbur Smith's Desert God is for you! The battle scenes are exciting and described in great detail. They story keeps interested and wanting more .
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Wow!  What a ride!
This book does a fabulous job of bringing alive the experience of being in the desert of Sudan.  As you read, you feel the sun beating down on you, burning your skin and parching your throat.  You feel the grit of the sand as it works its way into your shoes.  Yet you can't stop as you know the fate of the work weighs on the shoulders of the characters.  It is a great, fast-paced story told in a way that transports you into thier shoes.  If you like spy novels or conspiracy theories, you will love this.
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Interesting read.  Through the lives of a select group of families, the author is able to portray an emotionally vivid depiction of the dust bowl.  His detail of the history of the area and the events of the settling of this region is worth the read unto itself.  A quick and enjoyable read.
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Peloquin packs in an incredible amount of action and brutal combat presented with descriptive details that paint clear images with blood a-plenty. This fantasy adventure incorporates cloak 'n' dagger, sword play and body count at a pace that requires an empathic reader to need to step back, rest and recuperate before "hitting" it again! (4 stars because my muscles painfully ache from having survived the journey.)
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Title:  An American Sage ...  Book One
  Threads West

Author:  Reid Lance Rosenthal

Reviewer:  Marilyn Panton

I must admit that I was rather skeptical when I first picked up this book as I don't normally enjoy this genre, but I soon ended up a convert.  In his first novel, Reid Lance Rosenthal penned well-defined, believable characters and ably sprinkled romance throughout the story to add a bit of juiciness to the historical plot. His ability to paint word pictures is impeccable.  His writing style draws you into these people's struggles and destinies and makes you feel that you are watching a movie.  His historical knowledge of the time period added to the richness of novel.  Book one was like a drop of water that wets your appetite for the upcoming flood of sequels.  Bring them on because I want to hear more and soon.
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In this novel, Paul Cooper takes us along side his oil man on incredible adventures, along with his many frustrations.  I felt many of the emotions: confusion, fear, lonliness, wondering if he was ever going to get through to his family.  And just when I thought I couldn't take anymore trouble(wondering how on earth he withstood the daily challenges), I sat beside him and watched the sunset over a gorgeous desert, described anew time and time again.  And I felt peace.