The Bodacious Kid

This was a lot of fun, but I'm glad I read the abridged version. Lynde managed to take every country saying & pack them into this narrative in completely believable ways. It was a fairly typical western in most ways, but with a better plot overall. Quite funny. Excellent narration & characters.......more

I loved this book written by the artist and writer of one of my favorite comic strips, Rick O'Shay. In particular, the characterization was wonderful. I'll give it 4 stars and I will gladly bet that the books get even better!......more

A fine western, and a good start to the adventures of Merlin Fanshaw. Stan Lynde wrote and drew a comic strip for many years, his skills translated well.......more