Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Vol. II continues to chronicle the tales of two unorthodox 19th century U.S. Marshals. With seven more adventures, this collection includes the novella "Origin of White Deer" where the outlaw marshal leaves his Arapaho home as a teen to find his roots in the lawless town of Cheyenne, Wyoming. These noir tales infuse the Western genre with a fresh perspective on topics like race relations and social justice while still delivering pulse-racing action in the tradition of Wanted: Dead or Alive and Gunsmoke.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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With ADVENTURES OF CASH LARAMIE AND GIDEON MILES, Edward A. Grainger has given fans of traditional Westerns something new and exciting to sink their choppers into. Not a fan of Westerns? Been a while since you've tucked into one? Prefer crime stories? No worries, these stories are as much crime, action, and adventure tale as they are Western. But all that genre affiliation aside, these are damn fine stories.
It would be an easy thing to go on and on about the tightly crafted plots, the characters so well rendered they feel as if they're speaking to you and pulling you into their adventures with them, the satisfying feeling of finishing one of these stories--and then finding there's another one to go, the disappointment at coming to the end of the book (though I've been told there are more such adventures to come)....
But what really should be said is that Edward A. Grainger (aka David Cranmer) is one of the most important writers of the new pulp movement, and these stories are very much worth your time. And for a buck? Egads, don't tell me you're still reading this review! Click "Buy Now," sink spur, and hang on....
It would be an easy thing to go on and on about the tightly crafted plots, the characters so well rendered they feel as if they're speaking to you and pulling you into their adventures with them, the satisfying feeling of finishing one of these stories--and then finding there's another one to go, the disappointment at coming to the end of the book (though I've been told there are more such adventures to come)....
But what really should be said is that Edward A. Grainger (aka David Cranmer) is one of the most important writers of the new pulp movement, and these stories are very much worth your time. And for a buck? Egads, don't tell me you're still reading this review! Click "Buy Now," sink spur, and hang on....
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By CFH
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I confess, until I read Grainger's Cash and Miles stories, I always thought of Westerns as dusty, dated affairs. But Grainger proved me wrong. His blend of Westerns and crime fiction is pitch-perfect, bringing out the best in both genres. His take on the prejudices of his characters' time is both modern and nuanced, commenting beautifully on both their peers' biases as well as those our culture still carries today. And lordy, are these stories thrilling.
This collection is a steal at any price, and what Grainger's charging here, you'll feel like you just got away with something buying it. Just hope they don't send ol' Laramie after you; he don't take kindly to thievin'...
This collection is a steal at any price, and what Grainger's charging here, you'll feel like you just got away with something buying it. Just hope they don't send ol' Laramie after you; he don't take kindly to thievin'...
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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If you took a razor blade and ran it down a wet canvas half dripping with black ink, then smeared it into the white area, you'd get a good replica of the characters Edward Grainger draws out in Cash & Miles. The backdrop is late 1800's. Times are harsh. A shot of whiskey doesn't go far. Cash is the harbinger of the law, but he bears much more than this, he bears a conscience that is often at disagreement with the law. It's this inner battle that carries the reader eagerly through the stories and wanting more. Miles holds my favorite shoot out scene in "Miles To Go." He's full of spunk, grit and is a sort of cornerstone to the series. There's a bit of everything for everyone in the book: gunfights, love, humor, horror, friendship and grit. One of my favorite reads for this year. I highly recommend, especially for those who are fans of Stephen King's Dark Tower books.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I didn't know what "western noir" was until I read this book. I loved it!
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It was real, it was palpable, it was believable & it spoke to a very... Read more
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It was real, it was palpable, it was believable & it spoke to a very... Read more
Published 9 days ago by A. Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's okay
It's an okay book. Nothing great but an easy read. Not sure if the story is really believable or not.
Published 21 days ago by C. A. Ogle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much more than I expected
Classic, fits the archetypes, but with a modern sensibility toward issues of race, gender and more. Lots of action, but the underlying themes run deeper than in typical action... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Hopkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Action Stories
A good collection of western short stories. A good way to fill in the time between books. I have always enjoyed a good western.
Published 1 month ago by Jim W
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Quick Read
Quick and fun is about all you coan say about this book. It's perfect for an overcast Sunday afternoon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Deacon Pete
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quick Hit Short Stories
This compilation has some very quick and short reads that are good to read when you have a short window of time - each one takes about five minutes or so to complete. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Gallagher
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Read for the Airplane
With any amount of luck, you'll find this book at an airport kiosk. That way, you'll have some good reading for the flight. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bob Connely
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to judge short stories
The stories were entertaining. Hard to judge this author, just when your getting into the story it's over. Read more
Published 2 months ago by donald
4.0 out of 5 stars
A larger version of The West
There aren't that many collections of stories out there showing easy friendships between backs and whites in the period after the Civil War, or touching on topics such as abuse,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mochagoth
2.0 out of 5 stars
Comic book without the pictures
I'm no expert on the "western" genre, having read only "No Survivors", a really good Will Henry novel, and "Yellowstone Kelly", a light-weight, forty years... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Don
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