Review: Another good read from Van Holt
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 11, 2013
This is another well written western from Van Holt which will keep you reading to find out how the story ends.The two families, the Farrells and the Haggens and their assorted relatives have been at war for years although there has been a recent stand off. However, the action starts again when the Haggans decide to ambush and kill a member of the Farrells. Once this has been achieved, further ambushes follow and the war begins again. The story follows the lives of the families and explores the characters and their way of thinking, incorporating the local townsfolk most of whom are scared of the Haggans who ride into town and pillage the local shops whenever they feel the need to.It takes most of the book to find out who is the 'last of the fighting Farrells' after many twists and turns, and after most of the characters have been involved in various battles and revenge attacks.The hero of the book has many flaws to his character and is not the typical gunslinger portrayed in many westerns. He appears more human than most and often doubts his own ability to overcome the evil he faces.I enjoyed the fact that the author named the four eldest Farrell brothers Matt, Mark, Luke and Johnny - a clever little twist!I recommend this book as a lighthearted read which will keep you hooked until the final outcome.