Tap Duvarney lost his innocence in the War Between the States and then put his skills to the test as a soldier in the frontier army. Now he has settled on the Texas coast, working a ranch as the partner of his old friend Tom Kittery–and finding himself in the middle of a feud between Kittery and the neighboring Munson family. Around Matagorda Island, most people are either backing the Munsons or remaining silent. But the danger from outside Kittery’s camp is nothing compared to the threat within, as Duvarney begins to suspect that Kittery’s woman isn’t everything she appears to be. Now Tap is discovering that he must go to war again. But will it be with the Munsons–or with his closest friend?
Another Louis L’Amour novel that doesn’t disappoint! You can’t beat a Louis L’Amour novel. I know he wrote a lot of them,…I just wish he had written a lot more. I’m hooked on these and when there is no more I will be very depressed. I have yet to find a LL novel that I didn’t like. It’s a western novel and LL isn’t overly descriptive about characters, places and ideas, as some authors try to be, he gives you enough and lets your imagination do the rest. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong.
Residents of the gulf coast can certainly enjoy the history that accompanies this ride Story incorporates historical events including the first of two hurricanes that ultimately destroyed the Texas coast town of Indianola. A novel that incorporates the early history of a area around the port of entry for many of Texas’ early European settlers. As always L’Amour combines a fast moving story with well-researched actual events and places. Residents of the gulf coast can certainly enjoy the history that accompanies this ride.
RMD – Matagorda This was an entertaining story. Once again Louis L’Amour abilities come shining through. I’ve been very lucky not to have experienced any serious weather. A tornado or two, the worst thunderstorms in history in Lansing Michigan (1963), even several mild earthquakes, but never 120 mile an hour winds.Â