Review: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 15, 2012
The good:This is an extremely fast-paced book. The action starts on page one and never lets up. The hero, Nash, is a true wild west hero. He's rough, draws fast, loyal, fearless, but still knows how to help out a lady in need -- even two ladies. He values freedom above all else.The author has a sense for the genre, and writes a real western story. At no point in time does the action slow down. Nash, Kate, Shannon, and their enemies live in a wild, chaotic world, where law exists only at the end of a peacemaker. At the same time, there is a human connection that forms between the characters, and Nash, for all his hard exterior, still has a heart capable of feeling.The bad:Clearly, this book is not meant for children. The action scenes are constant, and leave the character development feeling a bit rushed. In all honesty, though, that might not even be a downside for the right reader. Don't come into this expecting a romance. The book is quite physical, and there is a lot of blood being spilled, quite literally.The ugly:This is a good book by a first-time author, and if this book is any indication, the author has a great career in front of him bringing the wild west to life. However, there are formatting issues. The writing itself is error-free and very good, but the format could have used a bit more love. Certain lines are broken weird, a page break is missing by chapter 38, etc.The verdict:Highly recommended for lovers of action books. You won't be able to put it down.