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The Raiders: Sons of Texas (Sons of Texas Trilogy 2)

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In book two of the Lewis family trilogy, THE RAIDERS: SONS OF TEXAS, veteran author Elmer Kelton delivers a finely wrought western set in the early days of Mexican-ruled Texas. To keep their land in Stephan Austin's colony, Michael and Andrew Lewis battle the elements and raiding hostiles. Michael's frequent wanderlust causes hardships for his wife, Marie, and small son. Andrew works Michael's land in his brother's absence, but Andrew's apparent fondness for his sister-in-law drives a wedge between the brothers. Their lives are endangered by the appearance of old enemies, the Blackwood brothers.

In an effort to ease tensions Marie suggests that Andrew should leave for a while and use the time away to hunt for a wife. While on his journey, Andrew visits Stephan Austin who sends him to Nacogdoches to ascertain if rumors of a revolt are true. Andrew meets a lovely young woman named Petra, but he is very confused about his feelings for Marie. During his travels Andrew makes a sworn enemy, Tolliver Beard.

Elmer Kelton's skillful narration exposes the resilience of love intertwined with gutsy determination. This second volume is rich in detail and strong characterization. I'm certain that the third book in the Lewis trilogy will be excellent reading.

Elmer Kelton is one of my favorite authors, and this
book does not disappoint me! Good for male or female
readers.

The first was Trevanian's "Incident at Twenty Mile" or something like that. I particularly enjoyed and was attracted to this set of novels in the first place because of their setting, East Texas, which is where I live. Each of these three novels kept me up reading and kept me from doing anything constructive until I finished them.

This is another of the believable and somewhat history lessen of the Great state of Texas.

I have read and enjoyed all three books in this trilogy about a family, through two generations,from Tennessee who make their way to Texas in the early 1800's. It is well researched with accurate historical facts mingled with the storyline. It is well written and caused me to stay up past my bedtime more than once! I only wish this was an ongoing series.

The Raiders: Sons of Texas (Sons of Texas Series)

This was a great series. I picked up the first book in the series by mistake thinking if another author. Was very glad that I did. I ordered the rest of the series from Amazon, along with several other books by Elmer Kelton. I have not had time to read the other books that I purchased but expect they will be everybit as good as this series was. I would recommend these books for anybody that likes stories about pioneer life.

I really like following the familys. I can't wait for the third in the series.

Another Kelton masterpiece. It fleshes out the early settlers of Texas and fills in the history.