Deadville: A Novel

by Robert F. Jones

At the height of the California Gold Rush in 1833, the Griffith brothers leave Pennsylvania to make their fortunes in the West, and experience many adventures with Indians, outlaws and gunfighting action as they build their new lives

Genres: Westerns, Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction

244 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 1998

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Reviews

[Chris Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far one of my favorite books of any genre. Robert F. Jones wrote about the wilderness with an authenticity that is lacking in many writers (he was a journalist on hunting and fishing for Field and Stream and Sports Illustrated) which shows in his books. He also had a great sense of place and time that comes across as he described the southwest in transition from mountain men covertly moving through the Mexican frontier to a burgeoning American land. Deadville is bloody, funny, sensual, and most of all a great adventure.

[papasteve · Rating 5 out of 5]

A different kind of western--more about mountain men and Indian wars than plains settlements with sheriff's and bad guys. An engaging read with good voicing.

[NANCY D. RIGGS · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs editing

Would have been much more interesting if there had been a decent editor. Took away from the story. It kept the storyline from flowing

[Glen J · Rating 5 out of 5]

A remembrance of the West

This is a page Turner for all you wild west aficionados. Mr. Jones spins a powerful story that will surely satisfy. Despite a number of typos; this tale moves along nicely.

[Puna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my usual fare, but good, nonetheless. Packed with action and realistic western atmosphere. A very interesting read.

[Carol and Gary Curtis · Rating 1 out of 5]

I enjoy Westerns but not this one. I quit after only 9 percent mostly because the author's style was so sparse and wooden.