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A Shiny Tin Star
On a scorching summer’s day in 1903 the sheriff of Creek County, Eugene Grey, unexpectedly finds himself partnered with feisty young Federal Marshal Forest O’Rourke. The marshal is hell-bent on capturing a wanted man—a man Eugene knows as nothing but an amiable old geezer living quietly in the hills.
But, of course, all is not as it seems. As the manhunt progresses, Eugene slowly works out the true nature of the marshal’s relationship to the old man. And something Eugene has long kept hidden begins to stir inside him. He finds it impossible to deny the desire he feels toward the determined young marshal.
Death and fiery destruction follow, but also passion and stolen moments of joy. Eugene’s journey takes him from his small town of Canyon Creek, Colorado, to the stately homes of Atlanta and Philadelphia. But it also pits him against the very laws he has sworn to uphold. He finds himself risking prison or even death—all in the name of love.
But, of course, all is not as it seems. As the manhunt progresses, Eugene slowly works out the true nature of the marshal’s relationship to the old man. And something Eugene has long kept hidden begins to stir inside him. He finds it impossible to deny the desire he feels toward the determined young marshal.
Death and fiery destruction follow, but also passion and stolen moments of joy. Eugene’s journey takes him from his small town of Canyon Creek, Colorado, to the stately homes of Atlanta and Philadelphia. But it also pits him against the very laws he has sworn to uphold. He finds himself risking prison or even death—all in the name of love.
250 pages, Paperback
First published November 19, 2012
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Jon Wilson
13 books29 followersGrowing up, Jon Wilson wanted to be a stunt man, a professional wrestler or a rodeo clown. After breaking his neck in 2001, he decided writing might be safer.
He was wrong.
Currently living in California, he is occasionally hard at work on his next novel. The first of his Declan Colette Mysteries, Cheap as Beasts, was short-listed for Lambda Literary's Best Gay Mystery.
Learn more at: http://jonwilsonauthor.blogspot.com/
He was wrong.
Currently living in California, he is occasionally hard at work on his next novel. The first of his Declan Colette Mysteries, Cheap as Beasts, was short-listed for Lambda Literary's Best Gay Mystery.
Learn more at: http://jonwilsonauthor.blogspot.com/
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August 31, 2013
3,5 stars
Look at that cover. I expected riders in the Wild West, sunsets, outlaws, sheriffs, shiny stars and smoking guns, gruff cow-boys giving themselves over to the delights of rough man love near a camp fire… I got Gene and Forest.
Eugene Grey’s got a gun, a horse and a shiny star, but he reminded me that a sheriff is actually a policeman who also deals with non exhilarating tasks such as paperwork and the local pageant of his small Colorado town. We’re in 1903 in America, but it’s not all about Jesse James and duels in a dusty main street!
Gene is a smart-ass with a big book collection and a sharp mind. Trust me; nobody could move him out of his role of narrator because he would kill for a good line! Gruff he is not. Crazy about Forest at first sight neither. Quite a moron in the beginning, Marshall Forest O’Rourke is also a southern gentleman, rich when Gene is poor, charming when Gene is rough, barely literate when Gene went to college, insecure when Gene is proud if not out.
There’s a little bit of loneliness, a little bit of attraction and a great deal of boldness and trust in his gaydar in Gene’s signal to Forest; and there is uncertainty, wonder, need and a heavy weight in Forest’s answer.
“Then, slipping his left hand around my waist, he grasped the right one behind my back. After that, he just laid his cheek against my stomach.
We stayed that way for a long time, him in the chair holding me around the waist and resting his head on my belly while I stood there with a bowl of stew cupped in my hands. [...] As if he could read my mind, he leaned forward and kissed me hard on the mouth. It wasn’t a romantic kiss or even a very well-executed one, but powerful, as if he was trying too hard.”
I loved this moment, and I minded a little that their quite enthusiastic sex life wasn’t more explicit; it would have spiced their adventures. Besides, this long scene told a lot about their connection and most of all, it told a lot about Forest who is loved all along this story, but also outshined and under-developed, which means that I sometimes felt like I’d had half a story development when his parts happened off scene, and that I was in the dark about his feelings and motivations.
Anyway, I got Gene and Forest falling in love and I got their story from Colorado to Philadelphia, through loneliness and companionship, separations and reunions, bliss and pain, bar fights, friendship and love. Their romance is well-written, sad and funny at the same time, telling the ageless story of fighting to be, and to be together with the trials of their time.
I got Gene and Forest and was very pleased with them. I recommend “A Shiny Tin Star” to readers who love witty characters and sweet romances that manage not to be sappy.
Look at that cover. I expected riders in the Wild West, sunsets, outlaws, sheriffs, shiny stars and smoking guns, gruff cow-boys giving themselves over to the delights of rough man love near a camp fire… I got Gene and Forest.
Eugene Grey’s got a gun, a horse and a shiny star, but he reminded me that a sheriff is actually a policeman who also deals with non exhilarating tasks such as paperwork and the local pageant of his small Colorado town. We’re in 1903 in America, but it’s not all about Jesse James and duels in a dusty main street!
Gene is a smart-ass with a big book collection and a sharp mind. Trust me; nobody could move him out of his role of narrator because he would kill for a good line! Gruff he is not. Crazy about Forest at first sight neither. Quite a moron in the beginning, Marshall Forest O’Rourke is also a southern gentleman, rich when Gene is poor, charming when Gene is rough, barely literate when Gene went to college, insecure when Gene is proud if not out.
There’s a little bit of loneliness, a little bit of attraction and a great deal of boldness and trust in his gaydar in Gene’s signal to Forest; and there is uncertainty, wonder, need and a heavy weight in Forest’s answer.
“Then, slipping his left hand around my waist, he grasped the right one behind my back. After that, he just laid his cheek against my stomach.
We stayed that way for a long time, him in the chair holding me around the waist and resting his head on my belly while I stood there with a bowl of stew cupped in my hands. [...] As if he could read my mind, he leaned forward and kissed me hard on the mouth. It wasn’t a romantic kiss or even a very well-executed one, but powerful, as if he was trying too hard.”
I loved this moment, and I minded a little that their quite enthusiastic sex life wasn’t more explicit; it would have spiced their adventures. Besides, this long scene told a lot about their connection and most of all, it told a lot about Forest who is loved all along this story, but also outshined and under-developed, which means that I sometimes felt like I’d had half a story development when his parts happened off scene, and that I was in the dark about his feelings and motivations.
Anyway, I got Gene and Forest falling in love and I got their story from Colorado to Philadelphia, through loneliness and companionship, separations and reunions, bliss and pain, bar fights, friendship and love. Their romance is well-written, sad and funny at the same time, telling the ageless story of fighting to be, and to be together with the trials of their time.
I got Gene and Forest and was very pleased with them. I recommend “A Shiny Tin Star” to readers who love witty characters and sweet romances that manage not to be sappy.
July 21, 2014
This was really something special. This was the kind of reading experience that makes you immediately look for other books by the author, that has you check to see if they have a website with news of more books coming, that makes you take a breath after reading it rather than rushing right on to the next one, that makes you go back and reread bits, the kind where scenes linger in your mind long after reading.
I knew right from that great opening line (I considered punching Forest O’Rourke in the face, the first time, about two minutes after making his acquaintance.) that I was going to like Sheriff Gene Grey and he did not disappoint. He’s funny and smart; a small-town sheriff who’s educated and well read, he has a removed from-the-fray, sarcastic tone that makes him the perfect person to show us around this place and its cast of characters. And his manner of speaking goes a long way to establish the wonderful period flavor.
At the heart of this story is the sweet romance between the two lawmen. Gene doesn’t think much of the brash young marshal at first, but you can sense his immediate attraction in the way he closely observes this young fellow. The way these two come together for the first time is one of the most moving depictions of this moment I have ever read. And I don’t mean the sex because, after the kissing, that’s all off page. This was about two lonely men taking a chance on each other. Forest is fighting all he’s ever been taught about his kind of love being sick and filthy. Gene has a healthier outlook, but he doesn’t seem to expect much in the way of happiness. Each needs the other and I felt their relief at having found each other like a giant, happy sigh.
For a while they are just goofy in love and you think maybe they can make this work, even in 1903. But in the sheer joy of being together, they aren’t as careful as they should be and the real drama begins. Can they survive and be together in a world that’s against them? I couldn’t stop reading until I found out.
I was thoroughly engaged and entertained for three days as I read this lovely surprise. I’m so thrilled to have found this author.
I knew right from that great opening line (I considered punching Forest O’Rourke in the face, the first time, about two minutes after making his acquaintance.) that I was going to like Sheriff Gene Grey and he did not disappoint. He’s funny and smart; a small-town sheriff who’s educated and well read, he has a removed from-the-fray, sarcastic tone that makes him the perfect person to show us around this place and its cast of characters. And his manner of speaking goes a long way to establish the wonderful period flavor.
At the heart of this story is the sweet romance between the two lawmen. Gene doesn’t think much of the brash young marshal at first, but you can sense his immediate attraction in the way he closely observes this young fellow. The way these two come together for the first time is one of the most moving depictions of this moment I have ever read. And I don’t mean the sex because, after the kissing, that’s all off page. This was about two lonely men taking a chance on each other. Forest is fighting all he’s ever been taught about his kind of love being sick and filthy. Gene has a healthier outlook, but he doesn’t seem to expect much in the way of happiness. Each needs the other and I felt their relief at having found each other like a giant, happy sigh.
For a while they are just goofy in love and you think maybe they can make this work, even in 1903. But in the sheer joy of being together, they aren’t as careful as they should be and the real drama begins. Can they survive and be together in a world that’s against them? I couldn’t stop reading until I found out.
I was thoroughly engaged and entertained for three days as I read this lovely surprise. I’m so thrilled to have found this author.
August 6, 2014
Wow, this is a great novel. Novel as opposed to story or porn kind of read. This is definitely not OK Homo where a historical setting is populated by accepting straights. Although the first part of the book starts as easy and quite romantic and you think all is right, it's not. Everything is hard fought. His house is firebombed, they are betrayed, relations hire thugs to beat/kill? Thru it all, their love is there. Sometimes hidden under the fog of recovery, but it is fiercely there. Many times I was distraught but when you persevere you win the satisfaction of a great novel. Will read again.
Also check out Elisa's review, she has more plot and more detail than mine.
Also check out Elisa's review, she has more plot and more detail than mine.
June 30, 2014
This historical western romance is set in Creek County, Colorado at the turn of the century in 1903, so it's a different sort of western. Townspeople are settled, the law is enforced, and there's not much of the "wild" left in the West. Sheriff Eugene Grey, a local, has matters under control and lives a relatively peaceful life until the young, arrogant Federal Marshal Forest O'Rourke shows up with an ancient wanted poster looking to arrest a local resident.
The narrative in this novel is strictly from Gene's first point of view perspective. It is quick witted, engaging, and absorbing throughout the novel, so of course I immediately fell in love with Gene Grey's voice and character. Not so much with young, arrogant Federal Marshal Forest O'Rourke or his brand new shiny tin star. That changes as the story unfolds and Gene exposes Forest's truths and vulnerabilities.
Gene and Forest's story is divided into three parts. It begins with "The Law & Rawley Scoggins" and includes that first meeting, Forest's stubborn determination to arrest the old-timer, the disturbing end to those events for Forest and old Scoggins, and a few days of intimate acquaintance for Gene and Forest. Conversations lead to unexpected private revelations from both sides, particularly from Gene who finds himself attracted to young Forest and takes a leap by answering with the truth when asked why he is not married: "Because I like men, not women."
What follows is a beautiful seductive scene where Forest takes the lead. This is a favorite scene where a tentative physical move with an almost tender quality builds into full-blown lusty passion between the two men. I found the depiction of this scene to be excellent, specifically in how well Wilson conveys sexual tension, lust, passion, and the emotions involved, without going into unnecessary minute graphic or explicit details.
In the second part of the book, "Diotima's Child," Forest returns to Creek County under false pretenses and moves in with Gene as his lover, eventually becoming Gene's temporary deputy. This section details a joyful period for Gene and Forest filled with passion and love. Their relief at having found each other, however, makes them a careless pair, so it's no surprise when all ends badly and the lovers end up making their way to Atlanta and Philadelphia in the final and, to my way of thinking, strongest section of the book "Lonesome Trail," where loneliness and terrible despair awaits them. And where Gene risks breaking the law, prison, and death for love.
Wilson's characters are a study in contrasts with Gene a confident, educated, working man from the West and Forest a hot-headed, almost illiterate (not-so-bright) well-to-do gentleman from the South. Needless to say, characterization is fine tuned as well, particularly Gene. Through Gene's narrative the reader experiences the full scope of the novel, as well as the inner workings of a self-assured man plagued by loneliness whose passionate love leads to such raging turmoil and despair that he will do anything for a smidgen of hope. To a lesser degree Forest's character, the man who inspires such passionate love, is also well rendered as he evolves throughout the novel. Wilson humanizes the characters by portraying their strengths and vulnerabilities during different sections of the novel, making them fit with each other, as well as with time, place, and setting.
A Shiny Tin Star is a romance with a hopeful ending. This historical western is memorable for its characters, its witty, engaging, straight-forward narrative style, and a sweet, passionate romance with conflicts that fit the historical period. It ends with one of the best memorable, quotable, last lines I've read in a long time. I would quote it for you, but don't want to spoil it. Read the book and find out!
4.5/5/0
"I considered punching Forest O'Rourke in the face, the first time, about two minutes after making his acquaintance."
The narrative in this novel is strictly from Gene's first point of view perspective. It is quick witted, engaging, and absorbing throughout the novel, so of course I immediately fell in love with Gene Grey's voice and character. Not so much with young, arrogant Federal Marshal Forest O'Rourke or his brand new shiny tin star. That changes as the story unfolds and Gene exposes Forest's truths and vulnerabilities.
"Still, I gave him the benefit of the doubt that day for a couple of reasons, though mostly I claim I was bedazzled by the sunlight sparkling off his shiny, new badge."
Gene and Forest's story is divided into three parts. It begins with "The Law & Rawley Scoggins" and includes that first meeting, Forest's stubborn determination to arrest the old-timer, the disturbing end to those events for Forest and old Scoggins, and a few days of intimate acquaintance for Gene and Forest. Conversations lead to unexpected private revelations from both sides, particularly from Gene who finds himself attracted to young Forest and takes a leap by answering with the truth when asked why he is not married: "Because I like men, not women."
What follows is a beautiful seductive scene where Forest takes the lead. This is a favorite scene where a tentative physical move with an almost tender quality builds into full-blown lusty passion between the two men. I found the depiction of this scene to be excellent, specifically in how well Wilson conveys sexual tension, lust, passion, and the emotions involved, without going into unnecessary minute graphic or explicit details.
In the second part of the book, "Diotima's Child," Forest returns to Creek County under false pretenses and moves in with Gene as his lover, eventually becoming Gene's temporary deputy. This section details a joyful period for Gene and Forest filled with passion and love. Their relief at having found each other, however, makes them a careless pair, so it's no surprise when all ends badly and the lovers end up making their way to Atlanta and Philadelphia in the final and, to my way of thinking, strongest section of the book "Lonesome Trail," where loneliness and terrible despair awaits them. And where Gene risks breaking the law, prison, and death for love.
Wilson's characters are a study in contrasts with Gene a confident, educated, working man from the West and Forest a hot-headed, almost illiterate (not-so-bright) well-to-do gentleman from the South. Needless to say, characterization is fine tuned as well, particularly Gene. Through Gene's narrative the reader experiences the full scope of the novel, as well as the inner workings of a self-assured man plagued by loneliness whose passionate love leads to such raging turmoil and despair that he will do anything for a smidgen of hope. To a lesser degree Forest's character, the man who inspires such passionate love, is also well rendered as he evolves throughout the novel. Wilson humanizes the characters by portraying their strengths and vulnerabilities during different sections of the novel, making them fit with each other, as well as with time, place, and setting.
A Shiny Tin Star is a romance with a hopeful ending. This historical western is memorable for its characters, its witty, engaging, straight-forward narrative style, and a sweet, passionate romance with conflicts that fit the historical period. It ends with one of the best memorable, quotable, last lines I've read in a long time. I would quote it for you, but don't want to spoil it. Read the book and find out!
4.5/5/0
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April 19, 2013There are not many novels set at the beginning of the XX century and dealing with homosexuality, but the few I read gave a chance of happiness to the heroes that at first I wasn’t thinking possible. But indeed, hidden in the layers of history, there are many of these stories, of “roommates” who never married, of old bachelors who shared an house, of men who married but still had a special relationship with their best friend. They are the gay men of the past, sometime emerging from vintage photo-shoot, posing in their best Sunday attire and conveying from those pictures all the love they felt for each other.
But it was not simple for them, it was not easy above all to accept they were different. For how strange it sounds, I think that, for who was living in the “Wild” West, it was easier, women were scarce, and I don’t think many questioned if two men were living together. But our heroes move their story to the big cities of the east, Atlanta and Philadelphia, and with the big city comes the feeling they are different, and comes the guiltiness, the hoping and believing there could be a cure for those strange feelings.
This is not a cowboy meets cowboy and they walk together towards the horizon, they have to earn that right, more than an heterosexual couple. And while Federal Marshal Forest O’Rourke can be more refined than County Sheriff Eugene Grey, he also the one who seems to give up to them, not accepting his feelings, believing they are an illness. Not that Gene is more comfortable, even him has the feeling to be dirty, but in a way he is more resigned, less bent upon denying them.
There is sex between Forest and Gene, but it’s not graphic details and mostly to give the feeling to the reader that their love is complete, in any sense, physical and emotional. It’s also romantic in a way, and the ending, while not easy is, as I said, full of hope for a chance at happiness.
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But it was not simple for them, it was not easy above all to accept they were different. For how strange it sounds, I think that, for who was living in the “Wild” West, it was easier, women were scarce, and I don’t think many questioned if two men were living together. But our heroes move their story to the big cities of the east, Atlanta and Philadelphia, and with the big city comes the feeling they are different, and comes the guiltiness, the hoping and believing there could be a cure for those strange feelings.
This is not a cowboy meets cowboy and they walk together towards the horizon, they have to earn that right, more than an heterosexual couple. And while Federal Marshal Forest O’Rourke can be more refined than County Sheriff Eugene Grey, he also the one who seems to give up to them, not accepting his feelings, believing they are an illness. Not that Gene is more comfortable, even him has the feeling to be dirty, but in a way he is more resigned, less bent upon denying them.
There is sex between Forest and Gene, but it’s not graphic details and mostly to give the feeling to the reader that their love is complete, in any sense, physical and emotional. It’s also romantic in a way, and the ending, while not easy is, as I said, full of hope for a chance at happiness.
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February 23, 2015
I'm happy that I was recently introduced to this author (thanks Jax), as his writing style is just what I enjoy. Down to earth characters, portrayed in an interesting historical time frame, without fancy embellishments to hide plot deficiencies.
I liked Gene and Forest from the word go, well maybe not Forest as much, but he grew on me as he grew on Gene. Their developing attraction is subtle. In 1903 it would've been hard to send signals, but these two managed to get the message across.
It was hard for me to put my eReader down, I was so eager to see how things would end up. I wasn't disappointed, and would love to read more about Gene and Forest. I became quite attached to them and was sorry to see the story end.
I liked Gene and Forest from the word go, well maybe not Forest as much, but he grew on me as he grew on Gene. Their developing attraction is subtle. In 1903 it would've been hard to send signals, but these two managed to get the message across.
It was hard for me to put my eReader down, I was so eager to see how things would end up. I wasn't disappointed, and would love to read more about Gene and Forest. I became quite attached to them and was sorry to see the story end.
January 25, 2016
4.5 stars.
Honestly, if I hadn't been offered this book by the publisher for review, I probably would have never checked it out. The new cover is really sexy, though it made me expect an erotica.
What I got instead was a wonderful and rich story about love between two men of the law in a time where such a connection was against the law. The story was slow-burning but fun and pulled me in quickly and made me root for the two guys.
***I listened to a review copy of the audio version in exchange for an honest review***
Honestly, if I hadn't been offered this book by the publisher for review, I probably would have never checked it out. The new cover is really sexy, though it made me expect an erotica.
What I got instead was a wonderful and rich story about love between two men of the law in a time where such a connection was against the law. The story was slow-burning but fun and pulled me in quickly and made me root for the two guys.
***I listened to a review copy of the audio version in exchange for an honest review***
October 7, 2016
3.75 stars from me ... but I wished I could give it a resounding 4.
What I liked about it:
1. The sparse/laconic and no-nonsense voice of the narrator Gene - the telling of the unfolding storyline is consistently well done.
2. Everything to do with the small frontier town where Gene is the Sheriff. Interesting township characters and some humorous interactions.
3. The evolving dance of attraction between two men who are uncertain and conflicted about their sexuality and how to go about 'loving another man'.
4. The effective use of the symbols of each MCs role - sheriff and marshall i.e. badges.
What I did not like:
1. The roadblocks to the MC's relationship seemed a little contrived - Gene and Forrest would not have been so careless/cavalier with their acts of loving and PDAs - and their exposure seemed a little convenient to the plot progression.
2. I know relationships can take a turn for the worse before they come good, and misunderstandings and internal dissonance can wreak havoc - but most of the roadblocks to Gene and Forrest seem to be external to them - extended family, nosy township folks, ex-lovers, the law enforcement, hired thugs, societal disapproval. I think Chris O'Guinn would say the MCs had little sense of 'agency'. I frustrated as he** by the time the final chapter came round and almost wanted them to move on and get over each other.
As characters, Gene and Forrest worked for me. As a couple who fought and deserved each other in the end - not so much.
What I liked about it:
1. The sparse/laconic and no-nonsense voice of the narrator Gene - the telling of the unfolding storyline is consistently well done.
2. Everything to do with the small frontier town where Gene is the Sheriff. Interesting township characters and some humorous interactions.
3. The evolving dance of attraction between two men who are uncertain and conflicted about their sexuality and how to go about 'loving another man'.
4. The effective use of the symbols of each MCs role - sheriff and marshall i.e. badges.
What I did not like:
1. The roadblocks to the MC's relationship seemed a little contrived - Gene and Forrest would not have been so careless/cavalier with their acts of loving and PDAs - and their exposure seemed a little convenient to the plot progression.
2. I know relationships can take a turn for the worse before they come good, and misunderstandings and internal dissonance can wreak havoc - but most of the roadblocks to Gene and Forrest seem to be external to them - extended family, nosy township folks, ex-lovers, the law enforcement, hired thugs, societal disapproval. I think Chris O'Guinn would say the MCs had little sense of 'agency'. I frustrated as he** by the time the final chapter came round and almost wanted them to move on and get over each other.
As characters, Gene and Forrest worked for me. As a couple who fought and deserved each other in the end - not so much.
December 15, 2013
4.25 - 4.5 stars.
There’s one word I immediately thought of after reading the first few pages: Beautiful.
A Shiny Tin Star might not be what you expect after reading the blurb or seeing the cover, because it’s not really your typical western or cowboy romance. But the writing was so beautiful and Gene’s voice so captivating, that I truly enjoyed this ride! A great book with action-packed & heart-wrenching moments and a happy end – even though for one moment I thought it wouldn’t end well. Really liked it!
There’s one word I immediately thought of after reading the first few pages: Beautiful.
A Shiny Tin Star might not be what you expect after reading the blurb or seeing the cover, because it’s not really your typical western or cowboy romance. But the writing was so beautiful and Gene’s voice so captivating, that I truly enjoyed this ride! A great book with action-packed & heart-wrenching moments and a happy end – even though for one moment I thought it wouldn’t end well. Really liked it!
April 5, 2018
I had forgotten to leave a review for this great read. The story is very believable, also in term of the obstacles the MCs have to overcome in a society which sees them as sick. In fact Forrest has deeply introjected this kind of thinking. I appreciated the fact that there is no explicit sex on page beside some (great) kisses. The story is told by Gene, I like his humour and his style. If there would be a sequel I would read it for sure.
September 4, 2022
** 3.5 Stars **
August 19, 2015
Completely Unexpected and Worth a Sequel
If you read the blurb describing the book, you will not have any idea how good it is. Two exceptionally different characters, molded by author Wilson into living, breathing examples of their "type," will grab you from the start and not let you go.
One of them, a laid back but not-to-be-messed with sheriff, Eugene Grey, is confronted early by an incongruity--a tough Federal Marshall with a distinct Southern Gentleman undercurrent, Forest O'Rourke. They set each other on fire from the start, and the book leaves a trail of plotlines and locations and from Colorado to Atlanta and Philadelphia.
The twist and turns will leave you alternately excited, hopeful, despondent and angry. You will mostly direct your anger at Forest, who cannot seem to right himself until a truly unexpected twist in the plot brings everything full circle.
I loved these men, the way they were presented in their own styles with their own languages, and their incredible love for each other. I only wish Mr. Wilson would continue their tale some day.
If you read the blurb describing the book, you will not have any idea how good it is. Two exceptionally different characters, molded by author Wilson into living, breathing examples of their "type," will grab you from the start and not let you go.
One of them, a laid back but not-to-be-messed with sheriff, Eugene Grey, is confronted early by an incongruity--a tough Federal Marshall with a distinct Southern Gentleman undercurrent, Forest O'Rourke. They set each other on fire from the start, and the book leaves a trail of plotlines and locations and from Colorado to Atlanta and Philadelphia.
The twist and turns will leave you alternately excited, hopeful, despondent and angry. You will mostly direct your anger at Forest, who cannot seem to right himself until a truly unexpected twist in the plot brings everything full circle.
I loved these men, the way they were presented in their own styles with their own languages, and their incredible love for each other. I only wish Mr. Wilson would continue their tale some day.
January 22, 2013
Set in the early 1900's, this is an excellent western novel.
January 22, 2014
Not a shoot-em-up, but a darned good read.
4.5 bees
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4.5 bees
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July 27, 2014
This was a great read. I loved the main characters.
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