The Lawman

The Lawman #1

by Lyle Brandt (Pseudonym), Michael Newton

Jack Slade pulled up his roots a long time ago to take life one day at a time, risking his living, and his neck, at gambling tables across the west. A disappointment to his family, he’s been estranged from them for years. Then he receives word of his brother’s death—under mysterious circumstances—in Lawton, Oklahoma.   It’s been four years since Jack saw Jim, who planted his roots to become a successful rancher. In addition to acres of land and herds of cattle, Jim left behind a fiancée who has been fending off offers on her property—as well as cattle rustlers.   The mysterious circumstances behind Jim’s death are starting to become clear. And when fate pins a badge on Jack, he finds himself walking the line between justice and revenge…

Genres: Westerns

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 6, 2007

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can't go wrong with this first book in Lyle Brandt's Western series! The Lawman hooked me from the start with its great prose and easy-to-read style. The characters are enjoyable and easy to keep track of, and the story is packed with just enough action and emotion to keep you turning the pages. I'm a big fan and will definitely be reading more from Brandt.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was very good, but I didn't like how it ended. The man risks his life to avenge his fiances attack and near death and then she leaves him because she's scared she could be attacked again. I think if she wanted to leave she should have gone with him not leave him after how he was so brave for her sake.

[Missie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the 1st western I have read and I found it to be very predictable. I enjoyed the story about twins and redemption but it couldn't hold my attention very well. I will try another book and a different author before I determine if this genre is for me or not.