It was very good. The reason I gave it an 8 is because I liked The Last Mountian Man better.

Blood on the Saddle is the story of the murder trial of a Robin Hood style outlaw, the narrator's older brother, who has made the mistake of tangling with the local cattle baron by courting his beautiful daughter. Written as an absorbing courtroom drama, most readers will be devastated by the revelations of the denouement. In fact, fans of formula Westerns will detest the ending. The novel is Dan Cushman's latest and possibly last title. Cushman, who has a long list of serious novels to his credit, wrote two "straight-up" versions of this story---Badlands Justice and Rusty Irons. This book is a cynical view of the Western hero by one of the old time masters of the genre, but in this novel, Cushman upends the formula in a disquieting and memorable manner. Recommended for readers of serious fiction.

Catherine McCarty's autobiographical account of part of her life (1915 to 1939) is an eye-opening look into American history from a trail-blazing woman's perspective. Moving from her home in Kentucky to homestead in Montana as a single woman, she married (after several years on her own), raised a child, dealt with wolves, rattlesnakes, and wild Montana weather, and served in the Montana state legislature for several terms (with infant in tow!) This astonishing dynamo was also active in the Red Cross. On her 100th birthday (she died at age 106), people from all over the country celebrated with her. This book vividly portrays the barriers she overcame and the people she loved. Any student of history, especially those interested in the history of American women, should read this book.

Building Character is a set of short stories about the author's experiences. What an outstanding life he must have led! A good read for relaxation and laughs

Great history of Butte, MT mining days set in late 1800's. Conflict between English and Irish is a major theme of the book. The action is often riveting as the main character is trapped in mines and in the middle of underground skirmishes.

This title is a must read to tie in all the Welcome to Whitehorn series of Montana Mavericks. Although each book in this series stands alone, Cowboy Cop answers any unanswered questions left hanging in the first eleven titles when Clint Calloway's orderly life turns chaotic -- on the verge of breaking the biggest case ever in Whitehorn, Montana.

Walker transports you to turn-of-the century ranching life, and the rise of the Western aristocracy. Deals with issues of town vs. country and Eastern establishment and Western individualism. Its a feminist look at social structure and conflict in Western America. A must read for wilderness lovers and lovers of US history!

I found this book to be humorous, touching, and insightful as it introduces the reader to a wealth of colorful personalities in the small Montana town that Tyler Hochreiter calls home. The cultural realities that existed in the 1940's, and the very real dilemma's of choosing one's own road in life are artfully presented in a way that held my imagination with vivid imagery and touching familiarity. I enjoyed this book very much.

This book was really cute, it is about the journey of a greyhound and his owner. It gives a picture of the racing industry and how many of the dogs are handled. Not all trainers are bad trainers. It sets the idea that once you have one of these magnificent dogs in your life you and the dog and everything about it are intwined together forever. It is a great read, and very enjoyable.

I enjoyed this book. It made me want to go right out on the South Platte River southwest of Denver and start fishing. Mr. Thomas is a good writer who knows how to convey the excitement of fishing. I could identify with some of his stories. At points I found myself thinking: I've been there or done that. The only thing that put me off about this book was the very faint tinge of high-falutinism that comes through. What I mean is I get the feeling that I couldn't afford to go on most of the trips he takes. I wish someone would write a book about fishing the places close to home, the small waters, that most of us can get to. But, that was my only complaint. Otherwise, I liked the book. I learned some things about technique, even though this isn't a how-to book.