The Eyes of Texas: Lone Star Legacy, Book 3

Lone Star Legacy #3

by Gilbert Morris

The Texas Frontier provides for riveting adventure and inspiring characters as this historical fiction series draws readers into the struggle for freedom.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Historical

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Kati · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Eyes of Texas is the last book in Gilbert Morris's Lone Star Legacy trilogy. The story starts with Texas joining the U.S. as a state. Compared to the first or even the second book in the series, there is very little historical activity going on. Mainly, it is the same as before: threat of murderous Comanches or cattle-thieving Mexicans which the folks of the Yellow Rose Ranch have to deal with.

The central problem in this book seems to be marrying off the single members of the Hardin/Taliferro household. Not every pairing goes smoothly; there are plenty of ups and downs and misunderstandings and fears to overcome, but also plenty of comical and dramatic situations before happy endings can be declared.

At times rough, but mostly sweet, clean read.

[Rachelle]

I enjoyed this series until the last portion of the third book. It was rushed, and not believable. My problem with all three books was there were typos in all of the books. There was a huge continuity issues going from book 2 to 3. I enjoyed the historical aspect and some of the story line, but the mistakes bother me too much to recommend these books to anybody.

[Faith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Final book in a fascinating historical tale, following a family through the early days of Texas. Unfortunately, this final book appears rushed, the final third was a disappointment. However, the whole series is worth the read, even though the final pages fall short

[Kw · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think Book 2 may be my favorite, but this was a wonderful ending to this great series. I am already into another one, "The Exiles," by this same author. So thankful for books of this calibre.

[Tori DeVries · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like you didn't get a good feel for the newest characters. It seems a little rush....

[Joanna Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have read this series at least three times and will definitely will read many times more!

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it sooo much! The whole series is amazing, as it shows from a family's perspective of what it was like to live in the new state called Texas.

[Aleena Grosjean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great conclusion to the series.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great ending to this three book series. A happy ending...man its hard to find any of them anymore. This was my first series by this author and even though it was a Christian novel (which I have nothing against this type of literature I just has never read any is all) it was not what I expected. I thought I would give this type of novel a try and I was not disappointed. I found myself just turning page after page. The preaching was not over the top and was kept to a minimal amount but enough to get the point across. I found the books (there were three in the series) very enlightening and very enjoyable reads. Would read books from this author again.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series started out as a decent Christian western trilogy, but it lost its way from the first book to the last. I feel like it should have stopped with two books. The plot and characters felt stretched too thin for three. With each book, the characters were watered down and barely recognizable as themselves aside from their names. The plot was all over the place and very slow, and certain storylines get a sloppy/disappointing wrap up with very little or no explanation. Overall, a mediocre read.

[Cws]

YA Mor

[Chelsea Chappell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it except Morris has changed up a couple of the names in the book: Rhys became Rice and Barr became Farr .. don't care for the much.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have finished the last book in the series. I only wish the story could continue! A good beginning to the year 2013, though.

[Rebecca Rash · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe the best of the series. Were some things Gilbert Morris seems to have repeated, as I have read actual lines in other books that match, or there are similarities. Good just the same.

[Nick Woodall · Rating 3 out of 5]

3rd book in a trilogy. Loved the characters, but this one went a little slow for me, especially right in the middle.

[Breakfast & Bookmarks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Romance, action, and slight comedy throughout this novel. The Eyes of Texas is a great read for any lovers of westerns!