Review: Van Holt – a master of the Western novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 8, 2013
Get ready to be taken back in time. This is a stylish period thriller, with an original story line, and a stream of unusual characters. Yes, some of the familiar elements are there: the fear of a hidden enemy, and a sinister mastermind pulling it all together, but that’s about it. From then on it’s a new story about saving a fortune in hidden treasure from the war and ploughing it back into the Reich; and two young lovers, the intelligent Johnny Fedora and his beautiful wife neither of whom have qualms about getting rid of people will get in their way. There’s an unforgettable climbing scene that will stay with me for a long time. Beautifully written.