Miracle of the Jacal

by Robert J. Randisi

A gripping western follows young lawman Elfego Baca, who must prove his reputation as an excellent gunslinger, as he summons all of his bravery and courage to defeat eighty cowboys in a brutal gunfight. Original.

Genres: Westerns

314 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Robert Joseph Randisi was a prolific American author, editor, and screenwriter, best known for his work in detective and Western fiction. He wrote over 650 books, including The Gunsmith series under the pen name J.R. Roberts, and edited more than 30 anthologies. A co-founder of Mystery Scene magazine, the American Crime Writers League, and Western Fictioneers, he also established The Private Eye Writers of America and created the Shamus Award. Randisi collaborated on novels with Eileen Davidson and Vince Van Patten, and created memorable characters such as Miles Jacoby, Joe Keough, and The Rat Pack. He received multiple lifetime achievement awards and the John Seigenthaler Humanitarian Award.

Reviews

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Mexican Fictional Western Based on Historical Fact/With Latitude

RJR has penned a western about a young Mexican gunman who lived in Southern Texas near the border. He had many occupations during hI legal career the most notable as an attorney. He stood for the rights of others against the big ranchers and Pancho Villa. This is an excellent western based on fact interwoven with fiction and remains an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book but very slow reading, although the life of Elfego Baca was very interesting as author Randisi tells his story

[FredM2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was filled with acts of moral conviction and it did keep you interested. A good read.

[Kynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting writer! Great to read a western where the other side wins.