A Fistful of Thorns (Paperback)

~ Michael A. Crane (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A new novel about the remarkable and violent lives of gunfighter Doc Holliday and his volcanic consort, Kate Elder.

About the Author

Michael A.Crane is an attorney, a former prosecutor and ex-Oakland Police Officer. He has published numerous articles on the western peace officer and related topics in various publications over the past several years. His unique career experiences have placed him face to face with much of the same political corruption and violence that animates his novel, A Fistful of Thorns. Crane has a J.D. Degree and a Master's in History.

Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: Boot Hill Press (November 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0974591408
• ISBN-13: 978-0974591407
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,587,691 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 'Rough around the Edges' American Hero, March 25, 2004

By	R (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderfully entertaining story that illustrates just how much courage it takes to stand up to corruption and greed. While most tales of the Old West paint Doc as shady sidekick to the noble and just Earps, Michael Crane shifts the focus and shows us a much more complete picture. We see that while Doc was the hard drinking gambler with a deadly temper that we're all familiar with, he was also a man of immense loyalty, constant chivalry, and unyielding integrity.

True to the nature of the story, the author doesn't take you by the hand and gently lead you along the walkways of Tombstone, but instead grabs you by the back of the arm and pulls you through the saloons, alleys and bloody confrontations that made up Doc's world...it's a hell of tour!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fistful of Thorns is a must read!, January 28, 2004

By	Leah Bickett (Klamath Falls, OR, USA) - See all my reviews

Hold on for a wild and adventurous ride through the Wild West! This captivating novel about Doc Holliday paints a vivid picture of not only his life as a notorious gun fighter but also portrays his more reputable characteristics as a gentleman and devoted friend. Doc's journey through the Wild West tells a story of corruption and law prior to the admittance of the Territory of Arizona into the Union. A Fistful of Thorns is a must read, captivating its reader from the beginning to the end.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Ride Through the Old West, January 15, 2004

By	graylin holmes (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This book just didn't tell me about Doc Holiday's life, it showed me in full display. The story Mr. Crane paints is vivid and alive with adventure and "daring do". I enjoy history and after finishing this book I had to dust off the trail dust. It was a book that kept me up past my bedtime reading as I always wanted to see what was around the next bend. I look forward to any future works by Mr. Crane.