Talons of Eagles

Eagles #3

by William W. Johnstone

Finding himself called by both the Union and Confederate armies to serve, Shawnee-raised mountain man MacCallister is devastated when his sons are forced to fight on opposing sides, and, when the war is over, he becomes a revenge-seeker's target.

Genres: Westerns, Historical Fiction

342 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1995

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]

The first half is an interesting look at and history of the Civil War through Jamie’s eyes. The second half follows Jamie back to his valley pursued by an army of enemies. A dramatic showdown and a shocking ending finishes the book and will have readers racing to find the next book in the series.

[Jim A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would have been a 4 star book but Johnstone filled in with too much history of the Civil War. Not just as experienced by Jaime, but plain history, some actual, some fictionalized. Military screwups, personality conflicts between generals, both sides. That took up almost half of the book.

More blood feuds between Mac Callister's old enemies and Jaime take up a lot of the action. Cameo appearance by a young Smoke Jensen, the subject of another Johnstone series.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read many of a book, many not included on my list, and I will say the writer is a great writer; but he could have allowed the main character and his wife peace from hate and lived the rest of their life out together. I am finished reading his work.

[Oren Calvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Excellent story. I liked how it tied the MacAllisters in with characters from some of the other Johnstone series'. Mr. Johnstone is a consumate storyteller.

[rick incremona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always amazed by the scope and span of the MacCallister books. This family is tremendous, what they go through is heartbreaking, and what they still have to face is daunting. I need to start the next book now!

[Billy G. Crow · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay

Check out the new one of those things where the same way that I could have done all of those

[larry brashear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good!

I did not finish this book because if there was ever a war to hate it is the Civil War. It should never have been fought!

[David Ferguson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started with a historical fiction re-run of the American Civil War. Then it got better.

[Kevin Key · Rating 5 out of 5]

McCallister becomes a civil war Col. He and Kate have 43 grandkids. But tragic.

[Karrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best reads

I love all of WWJ books but I think the Eagle series is one of the best I have read so far. I love the family setting. Full of lovable characters and action packed.

[Mike Dietz · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like a good western. This crossover into a history series not so much. Here is a story of the Civil War. Not what I was looking for. I'm done with this series.

[JUDY BLOOMFIELD · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heart of an author

The heart and soul of the author always show in their work. It was so disappointing and disgusting to read what this author thinks of black people.

[Nolan · Rating 2 out of 5]

First part is about the Civil War, the second part is like a long never-ending story of murder and mayhem.

[Jeffery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the historical fiction aspect most about this book. Additionally, that all the mountain men including preacher and a young Smoke Jensen.

[Joanne Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

good story

This is a good series but a little heavy on the historic facts. Good characters and lots of action and adventure

[Joe Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fine book by Johnstone. Jamie Ian McAllister is BADASS. Don’t agree with him fighting for the south tho. But badass nonetheless.

[David Carraturo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story and the concentration to detail and references to historical was very well done. I am just always taken aback by super-hero type characters, and while a Civil War/Wild West tale, Jamie Ian could just have easily been named James Bourne. Good read though.

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[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this novel which is the third in this series. I know that I will enjoy more of 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]

No spoiler alert here. Another fantastic book in the series. The author is deft at creating mood and atmosphere.

[Larry Blaylock · Rating 3 out of 5]

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