Comanche

by Max Brand, Eric G. Dove (Reading)

When Andrew Apperley visits his brother David in the East, he brings along an unexpected companion. Andrew’s giant wolf dog, Comanche, is so wild that he has to be chained up for the safety of others. However, when the Apperley brothers come across a man drowning in the East River, Comanche breaks loose from his chains and swims to the man’s rescue. In fact, this man, Single Jack Deems, is a convict who has just escaped from Blackwell’s Island. Deems wants Comanche for himself, and trails the Apperley brothers as they journey back West. Meanwhile, Andrew has his own problems back home with dangerous outlaw and businessman Alex Shodress. Shodress has learned to steal with immunity from the law, and has imperiled everything Andrew owns. When Deems finally shows up at the Apperley ranch to buy Comanche, Andrew tells him that there is only one way he can win possession of the wolf dog, if he is willing to do it. Once again, beloved Western author Max Brand weaves a compelling story of the Old West, its systems of law and justice, and the people that lived in its time.

Genres: Westerns, Fiction

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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.