Blood of Bass Tillman

by Cotton Smith

Now a respectable lawyer, former gunfighter Bass Tillman returns to his old ways after his son and daughter-in-law are murdered in cold blood, vowing to bring the outlaws responsible to swift and deadly justice. Original.

Genres: Westerns

358 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Cotton Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri; some would say a century later than he should have. He grew up enjoying both adjoining states, Kansas and Missouri, living mostly in Kansas. His ancestors fought in the Civil War, mostly for the South, as regulars and guerillas. As a young man, he learned to ride horses from a grizzled wrangler he remembers fondly. He also learned how to roll a cigarette then, too! "Looking back on it, he taught me the right ways around a horse -- and he taught me some other things too. Like swinging into the saddle with the horse loping. And springing up from the rear, like the movie stars did. Never occurred to me then that I could get hurt. Guess no young person ever does."

Early in life, he was also exposed to the ways of the Plains Indian, to their sacred ceremonies, customs and traditions. His appreciation for their spiritual connection to the land and all that occupied it was heightened by involvement with Indian friends and backed by extensive research. Both touched him deeply and can be readily seen in his caring -- and accurate--portrayal of Indians in his novels. Throughout his stories, one finds intriguing glimpses of this insight, giving readers a sense of what really was and why.

Reviews

[Gwyneth Gailo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book from a book sale. It had a slow pace and focused more on conversations. It was a decent book with a consistent storyline.

[Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great read if you like westerns. Not the usual cowboys and indians .. the hero of this one had been a gunfighter but then in later years turned to the practice of law. His son and wife are killed by outlaws and it is up to him to uncover the corruption of the law enforcement officers. The sheriff, an old friend, is murdered. But I especially like the ending; not only is he exonerated but another old friend turns up. Easy reading, hard to put down.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it is a wonderful read. It keeps you on the edge of what will happen next; and it makes you want justice done.

[Winston · Rating 1 out of 5]

Great premise... poor execution... 2 dimensional characters with as much depth as the paper they are written on... unrecommended reading!!!!!