Cactus Cavalier

by Norman A. Fox

A roaring gun battle in the street; a bullet intended for a giant Swede cuts down a small boy playing with his dog. This is the scene that greets Dave Larkin in the first hour of his return to Swayback. Dave left an innocent town as an irresponsible youth. What he has returned to is trouble - deep and evil. And this native son tunred frontier marshal is jut the man to settle it. But it will take a LOT of settling!

Paperback

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

The western novels of Norman A. Fox have sold several million copies throughout the world. His works have appeared on motion picture and television screens and have been dramatized for radio. This popularity is founded on Fox's ability to tell a gripping tale, backed by the vitality that comes from his knowing the West through both travel and research. Born in Michigan, Fox has, since early childhood, claimed Montana as his home.

Reviews

[Alonzo Church · Rating 3 out of 5]

A town tamer western, featuring the usual burnt out gun slinging sort who just wants to settle down to a little ranch with the right little woman. And, of course, he's got one more town to reform.

This one shows that the author has been watching movies -- the description in many places is cinematic, with the omniscient narrator becoming a camera eye. It's not surprising a couple of his books later became Audie Murphy movies. Plot is pretty unsurprising (and uninspiring). There are some pretty outrageous coincidences throughout, and they really make it hard to keep that willing suspension of disbelief going.

This is fine for a train ride, but not worth seeking out.

[Kellyt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not one of Norman Fox’s better efforts. Somewhat choppy writing, more like a screenplay. An OK but very predictable storyline.