The Convict Trail

by Ralph Compton and Joseph A. West

Book Overview

Getting there is half the battle in this western in Ralph Compton's USA Today bestselling series. When Deputy Marshal Logan Kane is transporting six cold-blooded convicts across hard country, he has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451225619
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Berkley
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 4.1"

Customer Reviews

Thrilling Western Novel

Joseph A. West has written a great western: spartan, violent, unrelenting, The Convict Trail stands above expectations and underscores why tales of the Old West still stand the test of time. Yes, all the elements are there--and for good reason. Many men of the west had lived through things most could never imagine today; many, like Logan Kane, were haunted by tragedies and failures. Some, like Kane, possessed the iron to live by a strict code of savagery and honor, a strange dichotomy known among men who have been through the fires of combat. Kane feels honest and real--not as much a hero of legend than a skilled, stubborn gunman with no bend in him--a man who knows who he is and is trying to change. He's a compelling figure written by a man who knows his subject. The focused, concise prose and lean plotting, the rich secondary characters and the black humor throughout the book make this a thrilling read that deserves a broader audience. Unlike so many westerns, Kane is challenged and tested to the bone. He earns our respect. So does author, Joseph A. West. I will be buying more of his novels.