Even a buzzard with its little brain had learned that where men went, death often followed " p 336
Cogburn bangs up suspense from by start, with woundeEven a buzzard with its little brain had learned that where men went, death often followed " p 336
Cogburn bangs up suspense from by start, with wounded Widowmaker "Newt" Jones stumbling in desert, mumbling for revenge. Also leads to predictability. This is a series.
Knock him down, he rebounds. Cogburn gives the ugly giant a smart mouth and mighty honor. Brawls and guns move fast.
Earlier feels like years with sharp gambler Alice, her giant Indian guardian Smith, NY artist Remington (true), Mex Pablo & grandpa. Villain McCluskey obviously intends to ambush banker Kerr's treasure expedition....more
"Omens .. don't always mean what they say" Things will change. How can things not change ? p 37, 26, 39
Action, suspense hide history. By age 16, Bass b"Omens .. don't always mean what they say" Things will change. How can things not change ? p 37, 26, 39
Action, suspense hide history. By age 16, Bass born 1824 was adult "six foot two when most men were five foot three or four" p 212 and had to flee his beloved mama and drunken master. In 1875 when lifespan was usually 40 years, Bass 51 was freed by Lincoln's Emancipation. He was one of 200 marshals appointed by "Hanging Judge" Parker to "clean up" lawless Indian Territory.
Paulsen adds tension to incidents recorded starting then. By age 70, Bass had tracked cold-blooded killers like Webb, Dozier, for two, three years. The persistent marshal had disguises, techniques, secret tricks.
Thrills are in the details. Bass brought in a record number of men over trips, "three thousand times" p 170, even for his own son. Yet he himself was unharmed after remarkably close calls. Always illiterate, his "memory became truly phenomenal" p 150. Bass was a true hero....more
Jagears makes the couples' give and take wry, humorous, and them pushed for time- the dance, then deadline for Dex's wagon-train departure. She gives Jagears makes the couples' give and take wry, humorous, and them pushed for time- the dance, then deadline for Dex's wagon-train departure. She gives us easily decodable clues that Dex has read/ write learning disability and his correspondent is now desperately pregnant and transparently silly solving a serious problem. I liked all Jaegers' people and setup, worth finding more of her work. How love doth bloom! Read in collection https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Small-town West Virginia store-keeper in 40s shares love after he hires widow Delilah 20s to help. Thomas writes a straightforward romance. Likeable gSmall-town West Virginia store-keeper in 40s shares love after he hires widow Delilah 20s to help. Thomas writes a straightforward romance. Likeable good-looking couple, who thought they were beyond spouse and kids, look forward to building family. Read in collection https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......more
" ... and everything changed" p 242 ReRd. Texas 1893. Plots and people are mostly easy to remember First two are similar, cowboys pass through, sidet " ... and everything changed" p 242 ReRd. Texas 1893. Plots and people are mostly easy to remember First two are similar, cowboys pass through, sidetrack to rescue by matchmaker notice. Cox lets us laugh at Lucy's dilemmas and "old" Martha shoots "cow jumping over the moon". Conealy gives couple both problems, so aid is more mutual. 1 A Cowboy Unmatched - Karen Witemeyer Recently widowed Clara needs help from newcomer Neill to fix roof on run-down ranch. 2 An Unforeseen Match - Regina Jennings Going blind, former teacher Grace needs handyman help from Clayton, on the way to Land Race. 3 No Match for Love - Carol Cox Lucy can't make tea when Andrew takes her to help his aunt; alone on her ranch, she sees visions. 4 Meeting her Match - Mary Conealy Hannah, stuck in depressed rut, causes Mark's tongue and limbs to tangle and trip. ...more
When I try to start at #1 to end, even new writers, for series, I care about the hero(s), how they (inter)act. Cole and Hitch are brave, kind, loyal, When I try to start at #1 to end, even new writers, for series, I care about the hero(s), how they (inter)act. Cole and Hitch are brave, kind, loyal, good, and funny in a wry way. Oh, expert shooters. Knott captures Parker's humor, valiant efforts to stay on the side of justice, rather than letter of the law....more
Stephen R Bissette in afters ascribe parody of movies from 1931 to recent makers of the bloody, violent, and unusual, stretching to warp humor. Yup foStephen R Bissette in afters ascribe parody of movies from 1931 to recent makers of the bloody, violent, and unusual, stretching to warp humor. Yup for the funny bits, worth a snort of snicker.
The shocking "Feature" end held no surprise because my sense of absurd was already locked in. Too bad Library and Hoopla don't have sequel "Pirates of Fireworld". Just the title and I want it.
"Featurette" confused me. Final frame is vulture flying over horse corpse, so guess bird is 'hungry' of title? (view spoiler)[ Injun chases horse who bucks him, so he kills it for vultures that ate rider he killed before. (hide spoiler)] C'est ça"? That's it?
Afters were informative. Every page had clear copies of comic frames, movie posters, stills, and actor photos, some with remarkable resemblance to main "feature".
Includes: Foreword - Richard Klaw Red Range I could eat a horse Sam J Glanzman 1996 MoJo Press A Brief History of Cowboys & Dinosaurs - Stephen R Bissette About the Authors...more
Rapes. Gloris draws intricate detail, rounded 'nekkid' ladies all round, men just behinds. Jane is here the name for all girls in the Fox brothel. SuRapes. Gloris draws intricate detail, rounded 'nekkid' ladies all round, men just behinds. Jane is here the name for all girls in the Fox brothel. Such TINY print. Arghh.
This comic covers only Calamity's start, as orphan Martha, scrubbing maid, who catches the eye of boss' trigger second, handsome kind Buck. He's attentive, especially coming upon her in trouble Wild Bill comes to town twice, and proves a truer friend. Sad but believable, that drudge, whore, or wife combining two, is only future for girl. ...more
This "new" 2022 series by William Johnstone's nephew J.A. echoes as if I have read the cast and action before, always knowing what would happen next. This "new" 2022 series by William Johnstone's nephew J.A. echoes as if I have read the cast and action before, always knowing what would happen next.
Wife Beatriz, "Si, si" in case we forget her classy Spanish heritage, is always by her full name. Patriarch Tynan is mostly "Ty", almost 70 but never called old. His horse is the "dun", cream, never by name. "Old" Marshal Southern always creaks his knees. Others are inconsistent, Brendan may be Talbot and Con, Stalcup p 336.
Many typos suggest some text dictated because words sound the same. Repetition of carnage, bush, appy, booted, booted the appy, around p 320 on. Does girl Mack, MacKenna, ever name her Appaloosa?
Preview for sequel is not for me, scary and brutal. Zadie is sold on to worse and worse owners. "Different" Al tells her not to run away because Tipsy tried and he took an axe to her foot, kinda missed. . Typos: p 127 plains IS planes p 155 main IS mane p 179 stealing IS steeling p 263 pale of milk IS pail ... p 265 stride IS strode p 266 mount IS mounted p 302 edged... edged IS ? p 264 shone is shown p 325 flower IS flour p 349 after Cass. Pa's IS after Pa. He's p 366 she could jerk IS he ... ...more
Vaughan again puts Hawke on hero pedestal. Skilled at fighting and guns, yet modest, he protects the helpless from criminals. Her plight would be hopeVaughan again puts Hawke on hero pedestal. Skilled at fighting and guns, yet modest, he protects the helpless from criminals. Her plight would be hopeless without him.
Start of Italian Mafia in US true? When feuding Families cross Hawke, one gang leader telegrams ahead of paddleboat. Rachel, whore witness to murder, ìs also target. Pursuers are persistent, following train, endangering passengers.
Rachel is exceptionally stunning. No surprise when they connect. Hawke usually has a wonderful woman for one book. But he leaves early morning, no hard weepy farewells. ...more
Vaughan knows how to write villains as well as heroes and victims. Short yet vicious, merciless. Sorting out the mystery, why she runs a politician foVaughan knows how to write villains as well as heroes and victims. Short yet vicious, merciless. Sorting out the mystery, why she runs a politician for a new railroad company.
Vaughan knows how to write shootouts too. The title Showdown has a long buildup. Hawke remembers a dead end ambush in The War, Civil for him. Handy....more
Texas Just after US Civil War. Vaughan has Hawke a standard lone cowboy that takes off without a word. But "dandy" 'finest dressed in saloons' attractTexas Just after US Civil War. Vaughan has Hawke a standard lone cowboy that takes off without a word. But "dandy" 'finest dressed in saloons' attracts beauties to his bed. Gentleman to females.
However, a twist is his skill as classic pianist. Passing through. Best shot. Warns first. Does what he says. Honorable. Cool.
Villain Culpepper has deputies, led by crazy cruel Vox, who steps over the line of justice. Obvious climax. Shootout.
Thugs repeat crime that led to creation of their "Regulator" gang. Naive young cowboy Kendall is trope symbol sacrifice. More deaths throughout, relieved by romance. One prayer....more
X-rated for torture, violence. Series top for shootist. Sam fights on the side of right, whether with Clemson brothers "Ditch" Dave, Paul, Reb guerrilX-rated for torture, violence. Series top for shootist. Sam fights on the side of right, whether with Clemson brothers "Ditch" Dave, Paul, Reb guerrillas, Texas Rangers, or Apaches who see "Death Shadow" darkening his soul with evil. Could have been the title. Sometimes good suffer, die.
Pacing revs up tension, even at a standstill. Sam gives 'em a chance if he can. Dialogue varies with person, chief Ranger more 'eddicated' than Dave. Girls hostages, cleaner words....more
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