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Title: Death Rattle by TERRY C. JOHNSTON ISBN: 0-553-57286-5 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 06 June, 2000 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: The good, the bad, and the boring
Comment: Titus Bass, variously a cattle rustler, a trapper, a doting husband and father, and a man with a serious "rep" in and around the 1840s Rocky Mountains, is one of those heroes that transmogrifies from book to book, sequel to sequel. Unfortunately for those of us dummies who start reading the series in the middle, there's a lot of old war stories that just don't make sense. Half of this book cannot be read unless you know the prior goings-on. Too bad, because the other half could stand on its own. In this free-standing half, we have the story of Titus (aka "Scratch") joining up with his trapper buds (and some not so buds) to steal horses from the Mexicans in California. There's much excitement in this endeavor, and no little killing. Following which there's a boring interlude in which Scratch makes his way through the mountains back to his wife and kids. They all set out for Taos, NM, although you have to be privy to earlier books to have the slightest idea why (characters from earlier books pop in and out constantly, with no other introduction to speak of, except little footnotes which Mr. Johnston is kind enough to supply, indicating which of his prequels will reference the individual). In Taos, a real hair-raising scenario ends the book, based on history, apparently. The killing which takes place there makes the American Psycho look like Peter Pan. Thus, the good, the bad, and the many passages you can skip. Diximus.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great research but a little violent
Comment: Howdy folks. James Drury here. You might remember me from the Virginian. I don't read many of Terry Johnston's books, but I read this one and I want to leave you some of my thoughts. First, it's a shame to have Terry Johnston gone. He left us way too young, and cancer got another one. I do enjoy Johnston's stuff, but I have to say it's a little rough for my tastes. I read all of Kirby Jonas's novels on audio tape, and Kirby has a similar flair to Johnston as far as historical authenticity but without the bite of graphic violence, too much cussing, and other things just better left to the imagination. I know I sound like I'm slamming an author who was well-loved by many and always will be. I don't mean to slam him, and I do recommend this and all of his books if you are strong of stomach. For a milder, but still authentic taste of the West, read Kirby Jonas's books or listen to me read them on audio. Thanks for hearing me out.
Rating: 4
Summary: A great mountain man tale
Comment: Titus Bass strikes again! If you've read the other books in this series, I'm sure you already ache to follow Titus on another adventure, so pick this up.
Johnston is a great writer, easily on a par with Elmer Kelton or Kirby Jonas or Louis L'Amour. Well worth the read!
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Title: Ride the Moon Down : The Plainsmen by Terry C. Johnston ISBN: 0553572822 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 06 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Wind Walker by Terry C. Johnston ISBN: 055358149X Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 26 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Crack in the Sky : The Plainsmen by Terry C. Johnston ISBN: 0553572849 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 03 August, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: One-Eyed Dream by Terry C. Johnston ISBN: 0553281399 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1994 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: Buffalo Palace : The Plainsmen by Terry C. Johnston ISBN: 0553572830 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 04 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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