When an evil magic arises during the Civil War, wreaking death and destruction along the western frontier, Jake Bird must stand up to the man who killed his father and faces a showdown with the most... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:034540209X
ISBN13:9780345402097
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:Del Rey Books
Length:346 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 4.2" x 6.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Two great books, so why did the series stop!?!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
As can be seen from the reviews below, this is a truly enjoyable book (as is the sequel, Devil's Engine). Pretty much everything -- characters, action, etc.-- works in the books (A smidge of explanation of why the dead rose at Shiloh, etc. would have pleased this reader but with magic sometimes there just is not an explanation.). Thus the question: Why was the series not continued!?! It really started to take off in the sequel. And then, nothing. One can only hope that either the publisher will get smart and encourage Sumner to revisit his fantasy Wild West or another publisher will grab Sumner and get him working on another book in this series, if he does not already have one waiting. In any case, if you are wondering whether to purchase the book or not, get it and the sequel. They deliver the entertaining read promised.
Fantastic!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is a great read!!!!! The combination of magic and the old West is simply fascinating, and I can't imagine it being done any better than what Sumner has created. He manages to weave the fantasy into the reality so seamlessly, you can actually imagine it happening. I love this book!!!!
Slam bang action with a dash of magic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it. Gritty action and magic that fits well with the western setting. An exceptional book. Anyone that ever loved a western or a fantasy novel will find something to like.
Action, Magic & Trail Dust
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
The perfect escape for someone that's read too many fantasy novels filled with the same old quests and creatures. Mixes alternate history and historical characters with terrific, outlandish, wildly inventive plots. A story as big as the west!
Very Original. Good stuff!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This book was a page turner for me. Being a fan of westerns like "Hang 'em High" & "For a Few Dollars more", it had that gritty feeling . I really enjoyed his alternative look at the west and await his next book.. I only wish there were more books of this type today
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