Season of the Vigilante

I HAVE ALL OF KIRBY JONAS'S BOOKS.I HAVE ENJOY ALL THE BOOKS I HAVE READ.ANYONE WHO WANTS A GOOD HARD TO PUT DOWN BOOK JUST PICK UP ANYONE OF HIS BOOKS AND ENJOY.

This is the third novel by Kirby Jonas that I have read and he continues to sparkle. Though, you can tell this was his first novel because the writing is not quite as tight and textured as his later works, the book is head and shoulders above other western authors. As the title suggests, the book has a sequel, which I am currently reading. Actually, I brought "Seasons End" (Part 2) over eight months ago and put it aside until I find this book, which proved to be difficult. While Kirby Jonas style of writing reminds the reader of other western authors, he adds several layers to his writing which provides a rich textured story that involves you with the characters and provides a story that is not the typical simple plot used by most authors. He is the writer that Louis L'Amour wanted to be and I do not mean that comment as a knock on L'Amour because I have read nearly every book that he wrote and thought they were excellent. Jonas is simply a better writer. This is an excellent book and anyone interested in the American West in the late 19th century will enjoy the writing of Kirby Jonas.

This outstanding western fiction held my attention from beginning to end. I could not put it down. Actually, I have read the book seven times and find it more interesting each time. This is because Kirby Jonas is not an ordinary author. In my estimation he is today's Finest Western Fiction writer, a title I could not afford to give out easily. But there is no author his equal: his content, intensity, focus, efficiency of words, use of vocabulary, command of the language, powerful control of the progression of the story. Kirby has it all; he is the only author I could give an A+ to without any reservations. If Kirby continues writing like this he will become standard reading in many of our curricula across the country. We owe Kirby a debt of gratitude for finally letting us know what true Western Fiction writing should be. He is now becoming a legend, especially in light of the additional books he has subsequently written. Season of the Vigilante should be read by everyone. Thanks, Kirby, for your Five Star Gift!

A very good western novel. The author really has a talent for painting a picture of the characters and the scenery in your mind. If you like the popular western writers like Louis L'Amour you will enjoy this one!