God's Thunderbolt

At first, or even a second glance this historical novel might appear to be a simple Western, an action-packed account of good guys versus bad guys and wild adventure on an even wilder frontier, as uncomplicated as old B-western movie. But it is a more subtle and complicated narrative, part court-roo......more

Wonderful I didn't want the story to end! Can't wait to read book 2! The characters were wonderfully interesting. Anyone living in Montana should read this book. Great story!......more

In the winter of 1863-1864, a handful of brave men struggle to bring order to a territory overrun by criminals and roadside bandits. When I started this book, I had no particular interest in westerns or in the history of the west, nor have I ever been to Montana. I like legal thrillers, and this one......more

Perry Mason meets Ben Cartwright. An interesting study of frontier justice, moving from the "courtroom" thriller to clandestine vigilante meetings to hangings that were little more than lynchings. I liked that the lines were blurred between right and wrong, and the good guys had to do some distastef......more