The Porter Rockwell Chronicles: Vol. 3

The Porter Rockwell Chronicles #3

by Richard Lloyd Dewey

The final three years of life in Nauvoo are accurately detailed in Volume 3 - - gun battles with mobs, the murder of Rockwell's best friend, Joseph Smith, and his wife leaving him and remarrying, taking his beloved daughter Emily from him, which tears him apart. Porter must bid a heartbroken farewell as he and the Mormons are driven from Nauvoo and flee West. As chief scout and hunter, he will help his people survive, crossing the plains to the Great Salt Lake, where he can put his life back together and help fight off the lawless once again. (Newer editions of these volumes include a few corrections by the author, taking into account helpful feedback.)

Genres: Historical Fiction, Lds, Fiction, Lds Fiction

527 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot better than volume 2.

[Ammon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume covered a very difficult time in Porter's life. It really showed his flaws and all that he gave up to do what he believed was right. If my fondness for Porter ever wavered it was during this Volume when you see how much of a man and an imperfect man he really was, but at the same time you can understand some of the struggles he went through and you can't help but admire, respect, and give him credit for doing the best that he could.

[Kandace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much better than the 2nd book and even the first. You finally start to find out about the historical Porter Rockwell of legend rather than building up to it in his younger years, etc. I really want to know what happens yet, but not enough to go out and buy the book since my parents don't have the next one.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are so captivating. You can't put them down. I am starting the final volume and I am already sad that his saga will be over soon. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading The Porter Rockwell Chronicles.

[Bobby Daugherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

The departure of Porter's wife and loss of Joseph Smith tend to outweigh the previous troubles of the series so far but none the less the series is difficult to put down and it has to be assumed that it was a popular series in Utah at the time of original publication.

[Mommacarlisle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was emotional. Luana - all I can say about her is AHHHHHH!!! She makes me so mad!!
I love Porter and this book just made it stronger.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't imagine all of the times these saints had to leave their homes behind. What a struggle spiritually as well as physically.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really enjoying this series. I never knew much about Porter Rockwell and it turns out he was a pretty interesting dude! Lots of church history in there too, which I always love.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the first two best in this series, but this was so intriguing. Awesome depiction of a very interesting man.

[Jefferson Coombs · Rating 3 out of 5]

These books are very easy reads. I enjoyed reading the series but didn't love it.

[Kasen Peterson]

Enjoyable.