Special U.S. Deputy Page Murdock rides into Breen, Montana, on the trail of a menacing and elusive outlaw. But before he can scout the saloons for his man, he is made town marshal in a territory heating up for the ugliest range war this side of hell. The big ranchers want a gunslinger marshal, and the small ranchers have their own hired gun. But the badge on Murdock's chest means law, and he'll enforce it the best way he knows...with a gun.
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"Mr. Estleman plays in the majors...and his nervy characters can talk their way home on a double. A good clean game." --The New York Times Book Review
"Quicksilver dialogue, incisive characterizations, and canny interweaving of observations and events. Estleman's eye, ear, and hand are in perfect sync--you will want to call up your closest friends to read them your favorite paragraphs." --Washington Post Book World
"Estleman's prose and ability to set a mood are always first-rate." --Chicago Sun-Times
"With a pro's practiced skill, Estleman keeps all the plates spinning through the air with no apparent effort and a hundred different voices." --Boston Sunday Globe
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"Quicksilver dialogue, incisive characterizations, and canny interweaving of observations and events. Estleman's eye, ear, and hand are in perfect sync--you will want to call up your closest friends to read them your favorite paragraphs." --Washington Post Book World
"Estleman's prose and ability to set a mood are always first-rate." --Chicago Sun-Times
"With a pro's practiced skill, Estleman keeps all the plates spinning through the air with no apparent effort and a hundred different voices." --Boston Sunday Globe
About the Author
Loren D. Estleman was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BA degree in English Literature and Journalism in 1974. In 2002, the university awarded him an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters for his contribution to American literature.
He is the author of more than fifty novels in the categories of mystery, historical western, and mainstream, and has received four Western Writers of American Golden Spur Awards, three Western Heritage Awards, and three Shamus Awards. He has been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award, Britain's Silver Dagger, the National Book Award, and the Pulitzer Prize. In 2003, the mammoth Encyclopedia of Detective Fiction named him the most critically acclaimed writer of U.S. detective
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He is the author of more than fifty novels in the categories of mystery, historical western, and mainstream, and has received four Western Writers of American Golden Spur Awards, three Western Heritage Awards, and three Shamus Awards. He has been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award, Britain's Silver Dagger, the National Book Award, and the Pulitzer Prize. In 2003, the mammoth Encyclopedia of Detective Fiction named him the most critically acclaimed writer of U.S. detective
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Since the appearance of his first novel in 1976, Loren D. Estleman has written more than 65 books and hundreds of short stories and articles. Alone (Dec 2009, Forge Books) is the second in a new series about L.A. film detective Valentino, and features Greta Garbo.
To kick off the new decade, Estleman's The Book of Murdock (eighth in the U.S. Deputy Marshal Page Murdock series) will appear in March and, to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of Private Detective Amos Walker, The Left-Handed Dollar will publish in December. It's the 20th novel in the award-winning series.
An authority on both criminal history and the American West, Estleman has been called the most critically acclaimed author of his generation. He has been nominated for the National Book Award and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award.
He has received seventeen national writing awards: four Shamuses from the Private Eye Writers of America, five Spurs from the Western Writers of America, two American Mystery Awards from Mystery Scene Magazine, two Outstanding Mystery Writer of the Year awards from Popular Fiction Monthly, two Stirrup Awards for outstanding articles in the Western Writers of America magazine, The Roundup, and three Western Heritage Awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. In 1987, the Michigan Foundation of the Arts presented him with its award for literature. In 1997, the Michigan Library Association named him the recipient of the Michigan Author's Award. In 2007, Nicotine Kiss was named a Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
Estleman graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Journalism. On April 27, 2002, EMU presented him with an honorary doctorate in letters. He left the job market in 1980 to write full time. He lives in Michigan and is married to writer Deborah Morgan. For more information, please visit his website: www.lorenestleman.com
To kick off the new decade, Estleman's The Book of Murdock (eighth in the U.S. Deputy Marshal Page Murdock series) will appear in March and, to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of Private Detective Amos Walker, The Left-Handed Dollar will publish in December. It's the 20th novel in the award-winning series.
An authority on both criminal history and the American West, Estleman has been called the most critically acclaimed author of his generation. He has been nominated for the National Book Award and the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allan Poe Award.
He has received seventeen national writing awards: four Shamuses from the Private Eye Writers of America, five Spurs from the Western Writers of America, two American Mystery Awards from Mystery Scene Magazine, two Outstanding Mystery Writer of the Year awards from Popular Fiction Monthly, two Stirrup Awards for outstanding articles in the Western Writers of America magazine, The Roundup, and three Western Heritage Awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. In 1987, the Michigan Foundation of the Arts presented him with its award for literature. In 1997, the Michigan Library Association named him the recipient of the Michigan Author's Award. In 2007, Nicotine Kiss was named a Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
Estleman graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Journalism. On April 27, 2002, EMU presented him with an honorary doctorate in letters. He left the job market in 1980 to write full time. He lives in Michigan and is married to writer Deborah Morgan. For more information, please visit his website: www.lorenestleman.com
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Western fans, don't miss Page Murdock!,
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This review is from: Murdock's Law (Page Murdock, US Deputy Marshall, Book 3) (Paperback)
Another great Western by Loren Estleman. For my money, Estleman is the best Western writer in the world. His reoccurring character, U.S. Marshall, Page Murdock, is always a sure winner. The writing is very good, as is the characterization. In this book, Eslteman brings to life a classic old west gunslinger named Chris Shedwell. As is always the case with Estleman, his description of Shedwell's life is as authentic and sharp as a spur. Shedwell is a haunted man, his condition nearly terminal because of the reputation that follows him like the finger of death. Estleman's knowledge of firearms of the late 19th Century is second to none as well. There are never any exaggerated fireworks in any of his work. The great thing about Estelman's Western books is they are both myth destroying and myth making at the same time. An example of this is the way Estleman handles the character, Shedwell. You will never find the hero, Murdock, squaring off with Shedwell in a traditional middle of the street quick draw contest, which rarely if ever happened in the old west. Men then, like now, usually killed each other at very close quarters in furious bursts of violence. What makes Estleman's work jump off the page, though, is the dialogue. Rather than trying to describe it, let me give you a taste. When asked if he is afraid of the gunfighter (Shedwell), Murdock responds: "Not afraid. I know he'll kill me. He's dropped nine men that I know of, most of them looking at him. He's better than I am. Besides, whether you've noticed it or not, I'm not the most popular figure in this town after last night. I've heard of three men holding off a roomful of angry citizens, but the reason I've heard of it is it doesn't happen very often. The next time I see Shedwell, I want him alone with his back to me and a shotgun in my hands." Do yourself a favor and get this book, as well as all the Estleman Western titles.
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The next novel by Estleman in the Page Murdock series is called Murdock's Law. It's another tightly written and plotted novel, with the added bonus in that it introduces Colleen Bower, Murdock's female counterpart. In this one Murdock has to take over a town marshal's job and stop a range war. For the most part the novel follows a fairly predictable path, but it's better known among Estelman fans as the one that brings Colleen Bower on stage. She is great and a superb match for Murdock, and the ending is both poignant and memorable. A very fine read.
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Awesome!,
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This review is from: Murdock's Law (Page Murdock, US Deputy Marshall, Book 3) (Paperback)
Wow, how is there only one other review for this book? This is an amazing peice of writing. It has some of the best lines you'll ever read, spoken by some of the best characters ever imagined(Murdock stands out the most) and is perfectly paced.
Its a true western, reminding me of Howard Hawks films like Rio Bravo and El Dorado. Not much need to be said besides, read it!
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The hearse was drawn by a pair of arrogant-looking matched blacks with coats that shone like stretched satin, plumed bridles, and the general appearance of never having been whipped up above a trot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
former marshal, small ranchers, night riders, city marshal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Six Bar Six, Major Brody, Chris Shedwell, Colleen Bower, Dick Mather, Randy Cross, Marshal Arno, Navy Colt, Abel Turk, Breen House, Page Murdock, Pick Handle, Bob Terwilliger, Doc Ballard, Earl Trotter, Monsieur Mather, Arapaho Street, Dale Pardee, Lincoln County, Miss Bower, Monsieur Murdock, Western Union New!
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The hearse was drawn by a pair of arrogant-looking matched blacks with coats that shone like stretched satin, plumed bridles, and the general appearance of never having been whipped up above a trot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
former marshal, small ranchers, night riders, city marshal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Six Bar Six, Major Brody, Chris Shedwell, Colleen Bower, Dick Mather, Randy Cross, Marshal Arno, Navy Colt, Abel Turk, Breen House, Page Murdock, Pick Handle, Bob Terwilliger, Doc Ballard, Earl Trotter, Monsieur Mather, Arapaho Street, Dale Pardee, Lincoln County, Miss Bower, Monsieur Murdock, Western Union New!
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- City of Widows (Page Murdock, US Deputy Marshall, Book 5) by Loren D. Estleman in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Shortgrass Song by Mike Blakely in Back Matter
- Billy Gashade: An American Epic by Loren D. Estleman in Front Matter
- Stamping Ground (Page Murdock, US Deputy Marshall, Book 2) by Loren D. Estleman in Front Matter
- The High Rocks (Page Murdock, US Deputy Marshall, Book 1) by Loren D. Estleman in Front Matter
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