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Louis L'Amour

Kilkenny Hardcover – December 1, 1975

by Louis L'Amour (Author)

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Part of: Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures (25 Books)

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Ulverscroft Large Print Bks.
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December 1, 1975
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0854563970
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978-0854563975
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Publisher : Ulverscroft Large Print Bks. (December 1, 1975)
Language : English
Hardcover : 364 pages
ISBN-10 : 0854563970
ISBN-13 : 978-0854563975
Item Weight : 1.74 pounds

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David Moulton

Shorter magazine versions of the paperback books.

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015

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This review is not about The book as much as it is about the addition. I am a long time fan of Louis L;amours work and have read everything he has published in paperback. These two stories are from the pulp magazine versions. The L'amour estate does not get royalties from these so they are cheaper. In the book they tell you (sort of) that these are shorter magazine versions and they quote somebody who says that they are better then the versions that L'amour did later. I have read both and I don't agree. If you are buying these because they are cheaper then the Bantam versions and you have read those before you will find plot elements missing that were in the longer paperback versions. Characters are less developed as well. If you just want a basic introduction to L'amour and his style these will be fine.

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Crazeycelt

Worth the wait for collection

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019

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I had the complete collection of Louis L'Amour books from the nineteenth sixties till his passing. During the twenty-four year's I was in the Army his books help pass the time on guard, and staff duty along with many Reforager's and NATO TAC Evaluation. Unfortunately a hurricane took my book s. I am slowly rebuilding my books digitally so not lost as easy. Unfortunately some of my books where signed.

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Rebecca Stewart

The Kilkenny Series is Just a Hair Below The Sackett Series!

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016

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Lance Kilkenny is a Gunslinger but he is also a very good person who does not like the reputation one gets when they are good with a gun. Kilkenny goes well out of his way to help those who have been good to him when he needed help.

He would rather settle disputes without the use of guns! But, during his time in the West, a shooting was a simple way to resolve differences and this was accepted. Then times began to change; law and order were being sought for towns that were springing up in many Western Lands. Lawmen across the Western Lands began to communicate with one another to bring criminals to justice! Kilkenny respects law and order and attempts to change his identity so he can live in peace; this is only possible if others will allow him the opportunity.

He is also in love with a kind, beautiful woman but he is afraid to spend much time around her, since she could be killed because of him; because some young kid learns his true name and then decides he will kill Kilkenny so everyone will think he is "Bad Man," which really means that he is a bad man to mess with or he could kill you with a fast, accurate draw.

Nita Riordan, inherited a saloon when her father died. She either had to run the saloon to make a living or starve. A Yaqui Indian made a promise to her father that he would take care of Nita, which he does and, he feels Kilkenny is the man for Nita! Now if Kilkenny will stop being so pigheaded, he could end up with a stunning bride! Nita doesn't give up so easily and she has never been willing to cut Kilkenny out of her life regardless, of his fears!

This is another Louis L'Amour Winner! If not very careful, you may fall in love with Kilkenny yourself!

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Jochen Mueller

Kilkenny series

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018

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The books are entirely along the usual L'Amour set-up, good country description, scenes, interesting to read however the hero is always superman, occasionally gets clobbered, but being superman rises to greater stature. At the beginning one must surmise after all he is achieved prior to the action that he must be at least 50 years old. Furthermore I was wondering how many times Kilkenny marries Nita Riordan, at least once per book. The edition contains plenty of typographical mistakes by the way. In summary three stars only

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K. C. Y.

Great Shoot 'Em Ups!

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017

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This is the entire bundle of the Lance Kilkenny Series by L'Amour. This package includes range wars, dynamic grudges, some love interest, potentially explosive actions and the wonderful cliff-hangers that L"Amour typically uses. Great twists and turns so that even if you have read these before, your interest is still held. There's no doubt that these are exciting action books. I enjoy the development of the characters with the bold brush stokes that L'Amour always uses. He frequently uses maps before his plots so that you can consult where the action is leading to. Kilkenny is a great character and is fully developed in this series. For the price, this bundle is a bargain! Lot's of hours of interesting reading.

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Renaissance

A trip down memory lane- And what a trip!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019

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I've always loved the Kilkenny stories, and it was a joy revisiting them again. All the stories are as strong as ever, but little pieces, little mistakes jumped out for me this time. It on no way ruins the story, just pulled me out a bit. If I had one complaint, I would have preferred the novels be in chronological order instead of possibly written order. All in all, for those who enjoy Western stories, by all means, great yourself to these novels and short stories!

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Sam B. Wagner

Gun hands and a murdering boss lead a cattle invasion to wipe out the little ranchers

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020

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A range war with overwhelming odds and a merciless land grabbing cattle baron starts killing off small ranch owners and their families to make room for his huge herds of cattle. A vicious fast gunslinger leads the baton’s, killers and only one man effectively stands in their way. Great characters, fast action, page-turning, and classic old west. Well worth the time.

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Sue

Good entertainment

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017

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Kilkenny is a typical L'Amour hero; tough, brave, courageous, cares about the underdog and tries hard to play down his gun fighting reputation. I have read many of L'Amour's short stories and novels and plan to read more. But the Kilkenny series do not soar for me like others of his works do. The 3 Kilkenny novels don't flow. The cabin location changes, some characters are the same, some are missing-just choppy and predictable. But L'Amour's weaker stories are still so much better than the rest of the genre, or better than many in other genres. Enjoy

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V and C Smith

Beware!!! Not in chronological order

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017

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Good reads but it's disappointing that the books aren't in chronological order. I've only read the first three so far but te first book would appear to be the last in the series, thereby giving away the ultimate ending before I've read the others.
Bit like watching the last season of 'Game of Thrones' first the going back to watch the previous seasons.

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Ian Titler

Follows the adventures of one Lance Kilkenny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2021

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Stories in wrong order, first tale is an ending, then haphazard meander through the time order. Once you get round that, excellent stories from an very good writer, kept me entertained with the tales of a man blessed with sharp reactions trying to live a quiet life but keeps finding he has to stand for right against often overwhelming forces. His pattern after the shooting is done, is to leave and use another name, often Trent, to avoid having wannabee gunmen coming after him.

M. King

Entertaining and atmospheric

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2021

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There’s a hugely formulaic aspect to this collection and the first story should be the last as it contains spoilers for the later stories.

But the gist of it is that the tales are well told and exciting and there’s a certain authenticity just from the life Lamour himself led.

Good value and good fun.

Jai Atal

Beautiful storytelling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2021

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The book opens with a challenge by an arrogant young man to a man in black suggesting that the wound he was carrying occurred whilst he was running away, the challenger sought to enforce the challenge with guns but died with his guns halfway out of his holsters. The book is action packed and how it starts is exactly how it ends.

Larry Tremble

good yarns

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2019

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I have only finished a couple of stories and so far so good.His writing doesn't blow you away but it is enjoyable reading with good description of landscapes and settings.the characters can seem a little cliched but if you are a fan of the genre you will not be disappointed.I can't remember if this was a freebie but I would pay a couple of quid for a lot of reading.

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