Song of Eagles

Eagles #6

by William W. Johnstone

New York Times bestselling When war breaks out in New Mexico Territory, one gunfighter must face down the notorious Billy the Kid . . .The American West—bright with hope and possibility, ravaged by war and greed, and forged by the men and myths that defined the frontier. Men like renowned gunfighter Falcon MacCallister, who risked his life to defend it . . .The Ballad of Billy The KidIn Pecos Valley, New Mexico, a cattle war has erupted, pitting rancher against rancher across a once-peaceful land. It has thrust MacCallister into the dead center of one of the most violent battles on record—and barrel to barrel with the greatest challenge he has ever faced. His name is William Bonney. His victims called him Billy the Kid. MacCallister calls him a bad risk. But in the deadly gamble of the Lincoln County War, placing your bet on an outlaw like the Kid is the only game in town.MacCallister's Never turn your back on a man . . . unless he's already dead.

Genres: Westerns, Historical Fiction

359 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 1999

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Bill Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Falcon meets Billy the Kid and becomes involved with the Lincoln County War. Exciting and thrilling western action that explores the boundaries of loyalty, friendship, and justice.

[Jim A · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skimmed over a lot of this. Johnstone spent way to much time injecting Falcon MacCallister into the Lincoln County wars and Billy the Kid. Fictionalized history is fun, but Johnstone really got carried away with this one. Only real positive is the amount of research Johnstone did to keep the story as close to the facts as possible.

[Christopher Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't bad as a book, but I was disappointed overall.

The story is a retelling of the Lincoln County War, with a strangely sympathetic viewpoint toward Billy the Kid, through the story of one of Johnstone's unstoppable gunmen (Falcon McCallister). Because the events are factual and the presence of Falcon would change the outcome significantly in any battle, several encounters are contrived or forced uncomfortably so that he can be around but not have an impact on real events.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Falcon McAllister goes to New Mexico and hangs out with Bily The Kid. Seen all of this before.

[Carolina Mac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being a big fan of Billy the Kid I had to love this book. Mr. Johnstone wove the ledgend through the story and made him live once more - great read if you're into the south west.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent novel

Well, I just finished another great William W. Johnstone western. I am especially liking this Eagles series. I’ve read over thirty of Johnstones’s books and I have thoroughly enjoyed every one. If you haven’t become a Johnstone fan yet then you don’t know what you’re missing and you are missing a lot of good reading.

[rick incremona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Young and old guns

I devoured this book just like I have with most Johnstone stories. I did like it a lot. This happened to be more historical fiction than normal. I would have liked a little more Falcon in it but this wasn't bad. I read it and also listened to the graphic audio version in the car. The song at the end was a nice touch.

[Sue · Rating 1 out of 5]

I thought it was a waste of paper. Conversations sounded like cock fights: everybody trying to one-up the other.

[Ishtiaque Alam Russel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perhaps it is one of those MacCallister books where there is least amount of female characters involved. Having an alternative history of the fate of Billy the Kid is enlightening. Liked it.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, I enjoyed reading this novel and hope to read more in this series.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great western series by Johnstone. This one follows the adventures of a family for generations as they help build the American frontier. Recommended

[Jim Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm beginning to like Westerns. Now onto something else.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Western another ending to Billy the Kid's life.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, I have read this series quite a few years ago. Loved when they brought in his son, falcon, as a main character.

[larry brashear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional!

Great story, full of adventure & thrills just like all of his wonderful books. I could not find a better writer if I tried!