Review: A writer who knows what he's doing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2012
Brodie lost an arm during the Civil War. Also lost his wife-- she ran off with another man while he was off fighting. Now, ten years later, Brodie is still drifting, trying to convince himself he doesn't care. Until he finally hears from her again, in the form of a gut-shot messenger. Eva needs his help, it seems, against some particularly ruthless enemies. Before he can even question his own motives, Brodie is off to help her.This is a short, sharply-written book that absolutely steamrolls along with sudden violence, burning anger, and incisive character moments. It's by James Reasoner, veteran of literally hundreds of books, novellas and short stories, so you know you're in good hands-- this is a writer who knows what he's doing. If you've never read a western before and want a good idea about what can be done with the genre these days, James Reasoner is a good choice to start with, and SAVAGE BLOOD fits the bill perfectly.