Publication date UK format 25/1/22 book 225 pages
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Synopsis
In this gritty and action-packed historical western, temporary lawman Caleb Marlowe must face his worst enemy by fighting his own kin. Colorado, July 1878. The nationally famous solar eclipse is almost upon the country and a peak overlooking the fledgling town of Elkhorn is one of the centers of attention. In the midst of boisterous and chaotic frontier pre-celebrations, Caleb Marlowe—reluctantly deputized for the coming event—learns that local power broker Judge Horace Patterson is targeted for assassination by agents of a financial magnate. Caleb's efforts to thwart the plan, however, are complicated when a ghost from his past shows up with the intention of blackmailing him. Elijah Starr, acting for a railroad robber baron, will use any ruthless method at his disposal to clear the way to control a planned rail line to be built through Elkhorn. Caleb is commissioned to bring Starr in to face justice after the assassination attempt, but he has his own burning agenda. Starr is his own father, the man who abused and murdered Caleb's mother. Caleb swears his mother's death will be avenged and justice will prevail...or he'll die trying.
My Review
This was an enjoyable read. I had to finish this one in a day as it was exciting. I love westerns and this was the more old fashioned style of gun slinging type novel with plenty of action. It was a great storyline and I enjoyed the characters they felt realistic and developed well throughout the story. I actually rated this book 3.5 stars rounded up as it is better than a average read. This book had a great medium pace to it. I am looking forward to reading silver trail Christmas out in October. I did lose concentration a few times while reading this book but I can't put my finger on what is was about the book that didn't fully keep my attention. I understand that this may be a personal thing and if you love reading westerns then you should read a sample of the book. As my above average review of the book might be your 5 star read. I enjoyed it the story just didn't stick with me.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating this enjoyable high action novel.
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