A Ralph Compton novel by David
Robbins
Signet, February 2005
Looking for a new life two men and
their families trails cross. One a former Confederate soldier is leaving behind
the memories of a dead wife and looking to build a new life with his two sons.
The other man is a former Union soldier, a man whose brought his family west in
hopes of setting up a cattle ranch. These two families will have to forget the
bloodshed of the past and fight side by side as their future is threatened by
Indians and outlaws.
Another terrific story from David
Robbins, full of grit and determination. Action a-plenty balanced by moments of
humour. There is a strong theme of family love and unity as the struggles for a
new life play out. Having said that though my favourite character was the
drunk, Three Fingers Bob, a complexed man of tall tales of the true harshness
of the reality of living a hard life in a pretty much lawless land.
As new love blossoms for some so
does the odds against the survival of the former soldiers and their families as
the brutal bandit Vasco Cruz and his gang threaten to bring a very bloody end
to their dreams and lives.
Do they survive? That’s not for me
to say but for you to find out and in doing so you’ll find yourself immersed in
the gripping power of David Robbins ability to hook a reader not only with his
trademark cliff-hanger chapter endings but also with an exciting and
captivating storyline.
2 comments:
Steve. Three Fingers Bob answers the question: Is it possible to be drunk 'and' lucid at the same time. :) David
I'll have to ponder on that one! LOL
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