A must read for western readers
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A horrifying account of the events in the south Sudan, where the Christians and the animists are being butchered and sold into slavery ... and it's happening right now.
4336338
Brules is the best western i have ever read, you become very emotionally involved with the main character and the sub-characters which he meets. Very emotional and reignited my passion for the old west. 10/10
1730877
I have read this book probably a hundred times and it is always a good read.  I would recommend this book to anyone who has any liking of westerns.
2234592
A great read!. Wonderful story that touches one's heart, with adventure, mystery, and the love of a good shoot out. This book is so well written it was very hard to put it down once you started reading. Like many "who-dunnits", the reader is given the clues to form' their own idea of the guilty ones, but the great who-dunnits surprise you at the end. Mr. Chamberlain does a great job of springing the surprise on his readers. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes westerns, a love story, or good ol' murder mystery. Well Done!
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This book is obviously written by a person who understands the contemporary west very well. His characters are believable, if not always likable and they have a way of pulling the reader into their heads so far it's almost impossible to break free. Jerry Hogan's literary style mixes well with his modern western themes. There are good guys and bad, as we expect from western narratives, but the characters deal with deeper issues in complicated ways. A must read.
720953
The stories in this book, written in rhyme, brought tears and laughter as they told tales of life and struggle on a Western ranch. The author has used great skill in making the people featured here in true stories really come to life. I'd recommend this to anybody who is interested in life in the West.
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If you love stories from the old west, this book is a must read!  I loved this book. Harper St. George must have lived in the old west in a previous life. I was transported back to a time when our country was new and life was more romantic and less complicated. A very good book to curl up with and forget about the stress of our fast paced life of today. I can't wait to read more about the romantic old west from this author.
1616903
A spectacular story by author David West that I couldn't put down. This is one western you will want to read! Warning once you start you won't want to put it down.
4225329
This book is actually three in one. The reader is treated to three fully formed but related stories of a young man coming of age in a world rich in history, culture and intrigue.
The book is full of insights into a region of the world little known and understood by westerns. Well worth the time. Can't wait for the sequel.
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This book has one continuous activity going on.  There is a never ending storyline. There are gun fights, romance, lawless activity, undercover work and just plain excellent western writing.  Once you start this book, you can't put it down as it is a page turner.  Finally, brother Drew gets his story and it is a challenge. He is the attorney who works for a large corporation but his love is breeding top horses.  He longs to go back home and become a rancher.  Along the way, he meets up with the love of his life. No, I'm not going to spoil it for you.  This book is filled with mystery and thrills.  Ms. Davies has written an excellent book and I look forward to more.
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This book takes you into and through the time before,during, and after the famous shootout at the OK corral in Tombstone Az. But it does not look at it from the participants viewpoint but rather from a young girl/woman who came to Tombstone, from San Francisco, hoping to marry one man but instead ends up in love with Wyatt Earp. It is a journey of self discovery fraught with many different perils and humiliation. The writer has done a great job of depicting the time and danger in the west.

I have given this book a four star rating.

I obtained this book from Amazon in Kindle format.
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One of the best books I have read about the west!  Very realistic and detailed about events and characters.  Definitely recommend this book.
3472087
I really enjoyed reading this book. What a wonderful western love ' story!
853157
This is one of the best western books of all time. Well written, great character development, a little bit of everything. I really felt that I was there observing each scene play out. The end was predictable, but only because the story will play on in the next book, which I have already bought. If you enjoy stories of the old west, you will not be able to put this book down.
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MY THOUGHTS
I'm a big fan of Westerns.  The author gives the reader three stories compiled in one book.  I've read a couple of Mr. Landsborough books before and really enjoyed them.  The author does an amazing job of describing the scenery and the actions between the characters.  The plot moves by at a steady pace and there are places that are quite amusing, bringing a smile to your face.  In this book you get the good ole' western stories of cowboys and their daily lives.  There is no lack of adventure, great descriptions of characters and scenery, true cowboys and lovely women in this collection of western stories..  SO if you love westerns, try out this Omnibus of the wild west.

In QUICK ON THE DRAW the author keeps the reader's attention on each and every page as the adventure goes forward.  Luck never seemed to be on the side of Glenister McCreedie.  He has spent time in prison for a crime that he hadn't done, the woman he loved left him and his own family turned their backs on him.  Alone he is.  When released from prison a bit early he turns to the railroad for a job but that is short lived.  Bad luck sits on his shoulder.  He fights with a man who then turns up dead, so on the run he goes.  What happens next?  The train he's on is held up by a gang, a gang led by Glen's own brother.  On top of that he seems to offend the railroad boss' daughter.  He's striking out big time.  Can Glen get all of this under control or will he end up back in prison or even worse, dead?

 Next is THE FIGHTING COWBOY which is a fast paced read.  The author really got the language, the way the cowboys spoke, down to a "T".  It was like you were standing in front of the Mercantile and eavesdropping on their conversations.  The setting is one of the toughest, hardest places in America during those times, San Francisco.  When Clint Blondel, known as Ringo Shearer to all outlaws, steps off the train, he knew what he had to do.  He came to bring the gangs that robbed trains to face the law. This ole' west adventure gives you much to keep you glued to the pages.  Cowboys are a different kind of species. They talk, act, walk, dress and deal with justice in a totally different way.  The author gives you all of that and more.

The we have BATTLE AT BROKEN KNEE with the main character being, Careless O'Connor.  What a name?  Is he really careless?  He is a Texas Ranger who finds a lovely woman in the middle of dead horses and broken wagons.  She has lost her brother and wants revenge.  She partners with Careless.  Will they solve the robbing and destruction of the stage coaches that are traveling from Broken Knee to Neuces Bend?  Or will they find themselves with only more trouble?  The author keeps you on the edge of your chair as you turn the pages.  Of course, a little romance does help to keep those pages turning.  Once again, I loved the way the characters talked, the unique names and the scenery descriptions.  The author gives you the strong characters that it took to stay alive in the ole' west.  They plodded on in order to survive.  They did what they had to in order to survive.  Back then, men were men, they fought for what they believed in and they fought to stay alive.  They didn't back down.  As it was for the ladies, they were ladies but they still had that strength that kept them and their men alive.  Loved this story.  Will Careless and Grace find the romance to be together? Will Careless settle down or is it in his nature?

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Pioneering Press and the author and voluntarily decided to review it.
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Years ago I used to read westerns but got away from them for years and years.  When Mike let me know he was writing this book I decided that I was going to read it.  I am glad did, it is a true western, Mike's description of the desert and the characters makes me feel like I am watching a movie. Charlie Deegan is some character which is probably a good man that just got into trouble.  Yes he should have killed the Indian at first but didn't.  As you read the book which is hard to put down because you want to know what is going to happen to Charlie next. The details of the area are spot from what I have seen traveling though the west and parts of Texas. Looking forward to the next book
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I enjoyed this book, it had action from cover to cover, if it  had covers.  I recommend it to western readers.