Blackjack (Classic Westerns Series) (Classic Westerns)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 116 pages
• Published by: Diggory Press April 23, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1847780679
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1847780676
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Weighs: 6.4 ounces

From Library Journal
For 25 years, Terry Colby has lived a sheltered life. Raised and cared for by Elizabeth Cornish, Terry has been educated as a gentleman and led to believe that he is the last of the Colbys a fine old Virginia family. But, in truth, Terry is the son of the outlaw Black Jack Hollis. When Hollis was murdered, Elizabeth bet her brother, Vance, that she could raise Hollis's son to be an honest man, that it was the environment and not the blood that determined a man's character. Before the evening of Terry's 25th birthday, Vance sets a series of events in motion that will put Elizabeth's belief in Terry to the test. As usual, Brand's West is peopled with characters from mythology grander and much more eloquent than average dime-novel heroes. Patrick Cullen does an great job in his narration of this action-packed adventure. Recommended for all libraries. Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

From AudioFile
The raucous beginning of Brand's Western is traditional: A gunfighter is shot dead in the street. However, when spinster Elizabeth Cornish takes his baby to raise and wagers with her brother that blood will not "will out"--that Jack's son will not be a murderer--a fascinating story of nature versus nurture emerges. Cullen reads crisply and distinctly, using pauses dramatically. Sometimes, though, it's difficult to distinguish the various characters. More about evil and greed than the American West, this audiobook may appeal to a wide audience. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Black Jack (Paperback) After having read ten or so of Max Brand's novels, I have true appreciation for his diverse work. However, I found "Black Jack" to be dull and monotonous. If a reader is looking for an entertaining read, "Black Jack" doesn't fit that need.