For
anyone who hasn't wised up to the fact that a good Western yarn can
reach far beyond being just another “shoot-'em-up”, this
entertaining tale by Steve Mertz would be a good place to start
getting your attitude adjusted.
This
latest entry (number 14) in the Blaze! adult Western series ---
chronicling the adventures of J.D. and Kate Blaze, the Old West's
only husband-and-wife team of gunfighters, as created by Mr. Mertz
himself --- has just about everything you'd want in a rousing
page-turner: humor, romance, tragedy, adventure, some surprising
twists including nice touches of nostalgia and inspiration … and,
oh yeah, plenty of gun-blazing action. The cast of characters is well
drawn and colorful and along the way we also get a little deeper
insight into the backgrounds of J.D. and Kate themselves.
All
in all, another fast-paced and enjoyable read from creator Mertz. If
you aren't already familiar with the Blaze series, this is a good
place to start … and then go out and catch up on the other titles
by a variety of veteran writers. You'll be glad you did.
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