Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: The Dawn of Fury by Ralph Compton ISBN: 0-451-18631-1 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: December, 1995 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A well-written western, great story !
Comment: I love Zane Grey westerns. I have read other fine writers of the genre, but needed to find some modern writers of westerns to complement those that I read many years ago and are no longer with us. Ralph Compton (recently deceased)impresses me with his story-telling and character development. I have read some criticism of his historical accuracy or lack of it, but this is "fiction" and I refuse to allow those few inaccuracies to ruin a very entertaining book. Yes, the western formula is present in this book, but it works; and he embellishes the story with some different twists in the fate of his female characters. Nathan Stone was strong enough to warrant the trilogy and I plan to read those as well. Ralph Compton left us too soon as he was hot on the trail of giving us many years of adventure in the Old West.
Rating: 3
Summary: Good first, solid foundation
Comment: Well folks, if you're looking for a fast paced book, relatively seamless transitions and plenty of action without lots of smoochification... I recommend this book. It's a good story, technically correct and historically accurate (mostly). On the downside, it's a little formulaic and predictable, except where the women are concerned. Nathan Stone is a likable character, and I look forward to reading more in this series. Give this book a try.
Rating: 4
Summary: A good book
Comment: My name is James Drury. I played television's The Virginian for nine years, and I hope that gives me some kind of credit when reviewing a western novel.
For those of you who haven't read Ralph Compton, you are in for a real nice book. It's fast moving and vivid. If you don't mind a few trespasses outside the realm of accuracy on Old West outfits (boots, gun leather, etc.), you will really like Ralph Compton. I am only sorry he passed away. I'm sure he was headed for a very long and promising career if he had continued.
Incidentally, for those of you who read a lot of westerns, Kirby Jonas is a young author whose books I'm recording on audio cassette. I must say he is probably the best author of Western novels I have ever read, and if you like Ralph Compton, or even if you don't, give Kirby's books a try. I guarantee you won't be sorry.
 |
Title: The Killing Season by Ralph Compton ISBN: 0451187873 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: June, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
 |
Title: Sixguns and Double Eagles by Ralph Compton ISBN: 0451193318 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: January, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
 |
Title: The Border Empire (Signet Historical Fiction, No. Ae9209) by Ralph Compton ISBN: 0451192095 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
 |
Title: The Shadow of a Noose by Ralph Compton, Ralph W. Cotton ISBN: 0451193334 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: March, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
 |
Title: Riders of Judgement by Cotton Compton, Ralph Cotton, Ralph Compton ISBN: 0451202147 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 09 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
