
From that point, Dobbs veers off from the expected and spins a yarn of violence and redemption in gritty, tough-minded prose. Cole Masters is hardly an infallible hero. He can be indecisive at times and dangerously impulsive at others. He never loses his devotion to the law, however, and before the book is over, the title reference to a tarnished star takes on more than one meaning.
THE TARNISHED STAR is an entertaining, fast-moving story, as are all the books I’ve read from the Black Horse Westerns line. From the pulpish cover to the final showdown in which plenty of bullets fly, it’s a fine, action-packed Western that still manages to be character-driven. You can order it from an assortment of places, including Amazon and The Book Depository (which offers prompt, free shipping worldwide – hard to beat that deal, which is why I ordered THE TARNISHED STAR from them), and if you’re a Western fan, you want to get your hands on this one.
5 comments:
Yes, a fine novel.
I just finished this one as well and enjoyed it.
A new story by Jack Martin at BTAP next wekk, BTW
Yep, just finished it and have to agree. Pace and character just right. Looking forward to Gary's next, Arkansas Smith.
Nik (Ross Morton)
Guys - you are all so kind. Thanks and thanks to James, a man with vast western experience, for reviewing it.
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