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“9/10 stars.”
Kira G wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I need a 3.5 star. It was interesting, and I actually read and finished it despite it being a western. I do not think I would read it again. ”
Kelly M wrote this review Saturday, August 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Warning: this does not stand alone. ”
Patricia Y wrote this review Thursday, June 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Enjoyed this book very much. Really liked the setting of Tombstone and Ms. Bull's magical interpretation/addition. I wanted more from the end of the book, more wrap up, more explanation, but I have heard rumors of a sequel. Let's hope it comes about! A thoroughly engrossing read of the old American west we thought we knew. ”
Lara W wrote this review Monday, June 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“"Hidden history" (from one of the earlier reviewers) is a great way to describe this type of book, in which we learn "the rest of the story" behind famous events. In this case, the famous showdown happens offstage, but it is still very important to the book. It took me a few tries before I became engaged with the characters; now I'm hoping there is a sequel. Who would have thought of mixing fantasy with western? Especially in these post-_Deadwood_ days? Actually, the tv show _Deadwood_ has a similar feel to this book; no fantasy in that series, of course, but these characters are just as smart and interestingly devious.”
Beth Y wrote this review Thursday, December 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ms. Bull presents an alternative look at Tombstone, Arizona, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the crimes that took place there - it is miles and away from her earlier works - and does a fantastic job. I think that applying a sheen of fantasy over well known events, although the cover is TERRIBLE and makes no sense, does her style a load of good. She has definitely matured as a writer, and I hope that she continues in this vein for her next novel.”
Vanessa B wrote this review Tuesday, August 26 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent retelling of the Tombstone tragedy, casting Wyatt Earp as a sorcerer. An example of "hidden history" in which nothing we actually know has been altered to accommodate the plot. Emma did considerable research and her storytelling ability has never been better displayed.”
Mark W. Tiedemann wrote this review Thursday, March 13 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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