Comanche: A Western Story

by Max Brand

Andrew Apperley is in the East, visiting his brother, David, whom he has convinced to join him on his Western ranch. Accompanying Andrew is a giant wild wolf dog named Comanche. While the Apperley brothers are sailing on the East River, they see a prisoner escape from Blackwell's Island. Comanche breaks loose from his chain and swims to the rescue of the convict. The Apperleys drag both onto their yacht, and hide them below as a guard boat searches for the convict. When the police come aboard, the convict, Single Jack Deems, manages to escape back into the water. Deems tries to get possession of Comanche from the Apperleys on their way West. At Andrew's ranch, Andrew explains to David that everything he owns is imperiled by Alex Shodress, a dangerous outlaw and businessman who has learned how to steal with immunity from the law, hiding behind his gang. When Deems shows up to buy Comanche, Andrew tells Deems there is one way he can take possession of the wolf dog, if he is willing to do it.

Genres: Westerns, Fiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published November 9, 2012

About the author

Frederick Schiller Faust (see also Frederick Faust), aka Frank Austin, George Owen Baxter, Walter C. Butler, George Challis, Evin Evan, Evan Evans, Frederick Faust, John Frederick, Frederick Frost, David Manning, Peter Henry Morland, Lee Bolt, Peter Dawson, Martin Dexter, Dennis Lawson, M.B., Hugh Owen, Nicholas Silver

Max Brand, one of America's most popular and prolific novelists and author of such enduring works as Destry Rides Again and the Doctor Kildare stories, died on the Italian front in 1944.

Reviews

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this novel that introduces Andrew Apperley when he visits his brother David Andrew brings along a giant wolf dog, Comanche. Something his brother didn't expect. Comanche is wild and has to be chained up for the safety of others. The Apperley brothers come across a man drowning and Comanche surprises all when he becomes a hero. Good story.

[Mary Hickey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing story

This is another of his excellent works of art. I've never been disappointed in any of his stories. Excellent author.

[M J · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an interesting story which captured the idyllic wild west of good vs evil, and redemption.
However, the writing style just wasn't something I could connect with as it had a dime novel feel. With that said I know of several people I could recommend to read more from this author. It's never a waste of time when you find something you can use to connect with other readers.

[Rex Eaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story of the bond between wolf and man and the power of their commitment to each other. Great read of those who like to take a little diversion into the world of the Ole' West.

[Paul Parkinson]

Like him so much better than Zane Grey. I'll read more of him when I get the chance.