Violent Country

by Frank O'Rourke

Used Book

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

About the author

Frank O'Rourke was an American writer known for western and mystery novels and sports fiction. O'Rourke wrote more than 60 novels and numerous magazine articles.

Born in Denver, Colorado he attended Kemper Military School. A talented amateur baseball player, he considered trying out for a professional team, but was called up for service in World War II. At the end of the war he decided to become a writer.

Several of O'Rourke's novels were filmed, The Bravados (1958) was the first, and his novel A Mule for the Marquesa was made into a popular movie called The Professionals (1966).

Later in life, O'Rourke turned to writing children's literature. He committed suicide on April 27, 1989.

In addition to his actual name O'Rourke also wrote under the following names: Kevin Connor; Frank O'Malley and Patrick O'Malley

Reviews

[Clement · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a pretty fun little whodunnit mystery Western that doesn't outstay its welcome and has some great characters. It was especially nice to see some feisty elderly characters. It's not a standout Western novel and the reveal comes a bit too early but, it's still a fun pulpy read.

[Glen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A lamb appears in the small, bucolic valley. Nobody know who owns it, but two families are sure it belongs to them. A feud starts.

Boring.