A Room in Dodge City by David Leo Rice

A Room in Dodge City by David Leo RiceMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI mostly enjoyed reading this strange, meandering little book even though I didn't know what was happening a lot of the time. I have a feeling it's a book intended primarily for people with more formal education - or more self-directed education…

The Family Man by Anna Willett

I received a free copy of this book in expectation of an honest review in return. Here it is! Set in Australia, this is a quick read, more of a thriller than a mystery - I found myself guessing early on who the criminal *really* was, it turned out not only incorrectly but also rather…

Gunsmoke and Dragonfire – A Fantasy Western Anthology

I picked this book up because it's editor was one of my regional liaison people for the Nanowrimo event last year - to be perfectly honest, when I got it, I had tempered expectations - as I've said before, I'm not a huge fan of fantasy, and while I'm happy with the concept of cross-genre…

Devil Hunt by Lucian Bridges

Devil Hunt by Lucian BridgesMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Mr Bridges!This is a book that I felt had significant potential, with a very gung-ho plot line that starts off with a great introductory chapter. It feels like…

Strangers and Pilgrims by Kristina Hall – Western Wednesday Book Review – October ’21

Strangers and Pilgrims by Kristina HallMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI was lucky enough to be gifted a copy of this book by the author. Thank you Ms Hall!I don't think I've ever read a novel so clearly infused with Christian belief before. I found it a bit of a strange experience, although not unpleasant.Our…

Canaryville by Charlie Newton

Canaryville by Charlie NewtonMy rating: 4 of 5 starsGripping reading, kept me up to midnight on a night I really should have been sleeping. This is a story about a cop sixteen days away from retirement trying to solve a violent crime which threatens to unleash racially-based riots across Chicago. It takes us particularly into…

Ark of the Apocalypse by Tobin Marks

This review has been copied from GoodReads where it initially appeared. Ark Of The Apocalypse by Tobin MarksMy rating: 3 of 5 starsSometimes I read reviews of a book I’ve read and I wonder if I’ve read a different book from what everyone else has read and reviewed. There are some very positive reviews for…

Western Wednesday Book Review – Maddie McDowell and the Rodeo Robbery by LuAnn M. Rod

Maddie McDowell and the Rodeo Robbery by LuAnn M. RodMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThis was an unexpected delight.I wasn't sure what I was going to get when I agreed to read a review copy of this small press middle grade title through BookSirens.What I got was an entertaining 250-page-or-so mystery-adventure story about a twelve…

Wyatt Earp – a poetic narrative – by Larry Beckett

Hi Gemma! I'm still fine! 🙂 Wyatt Earp by Larry BeckettMy rating: 3 of 5 stars While my first instinct was to rate this 3 out of 5, on reflection, I am now suggesting this may be a four star choice for a relatively small audienceHard to know what to say about this itsdifficult to…

Thunder Peak by Trae Stratton – Western Wednesday Book Review

Mr Stratton was extremely kind and sent me an advanced copy of this book – a physical copy – to Canada! This is the first physical book that I’ve received for review in a very long time. Thank you! Getting a physical copy made me a bit anxious about reading and reviewing this book because…