Spanish Blood [Mass Market Paperback]

Mike Blakely (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1996 | Series: Spanish Blood (Book 1)

In 1870, Bart Young heads for the New Mexico Territory, where he's heard men were making fortunes overnight in land speculation on the old Spanish grants. He figures to be a rich land baron before the year is out.

But the ranchers are stubborn and the local officials corrupt, and many men were there ahead of him. Bart's dream seems hopeless until he stumbles onto evidence of a lost grant bigger than he could have ever imagined: the entire Sacramento Mountain Range--over a million acres.

Editorial Reviews

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"Blakely writes with a beauty that rival the Big Bend country."--Terry C. Johnston

"A fine spinner of tales, Mike Blakely is a poet and musician at heart."--Elmer Kelton

"Grabs the reader from the first page. His characters are interesting, real and believable."--Don Colsmith, author if The Spanish Bit Series

About the Author

A native of Texas, Mike Blakely grew up working on the family ranch. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the former president of Western Writers of America and has taught fiction writing at numerous workshops nationwide. He is a winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel. Also a singer/songwriter, Blakely tours all over the U.S. and in Europe with his band and records his original songs on his own independent record label. He currently lives on his horse ranch near Marble Falls, Texas.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Forge Books (September 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812548310
• ISBN-13: 978-0812548310
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Southwest Entertainment!, November 7, 1998

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This review is from: Spanish Blood (Mass Market Paperback)

If you've ever wanted land -- a lot of land -- you'll love SPANISH BLOOD. Blakely takes you to a vivid scene in New Mexico with a wise and witty character, who stumbles into a loving relationship with a Spanish family that ultimately gains him interest in a large land grant. It's a wonderful and fun loving story that keeps you turning pages. I tip my hat to Mike Blakely.

3.0 out of 5 stars Spanish Blood, September 22, 2010

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This review is from: Spanish Blood (Mass Market Paperback)

I wish the author had developed a deeper plot line rather than just scratching the surface of what could have been an outstanding effort.