It's the
19th century on the Gulf Coast, a time of opportunity and lawlessness.
After escaping the Texas brothel where she'd been a virtual prisoner,
Lucinda Carter heads for Middle Bayou to meet her lover, who has a plan
to make them both rich, chasing rumors of a pirate's buried treasure.
Meanwhile
Nate Cannon, a young Texas policeman with a pure heart and a strong
sense of justice, is on the hunt for a ruthless killer named McGill who
has claimed the lives of men, women, and even children across the
frontier. Who--if anyone--will survive when their paths finally cross?
As
Lucinda and Nate's stories converge, guns are drawn, debts are paid,
and Kathleen Kent delivers an unforgettable portrait of a woman who will
stop at nothing to make a new life for herself.
MY REVIEW: A
masterfully told tale of suspense, murder and mayhem, and ultimate
justice in the Old West, "The Outcasts" is a triumph for author Kathleen
Kent. I am a lifelong lover of the Western genre, raised in a household
of fellow Western lovers, and I was enthralled by the characters and
story line of "The Outcasts". Anyone who truly loves Westerns knows that
they are timeless, and Ms. Kent has beautifully captured all of the
elements which make these stories resonate with readers. The tale begins
with gold--pirate booty--rumored to be buried on a small island along
the Texas Gulf Coast. The lure of this gold will pull together an
increasing number of men and women, at first seemingly unconnected, but
their pasts and their futures will become hopelessly entwined. Lucinda,
an epilepsy-laden prostitute, places her faith and her hope for a free
life in the hands of her mysterious lover, Bill, who has a plan for
obtaining the golden treasure. Nate Cannon, from Oklahoma, is a
newly-sworn-in Texas state policeman. Given the duty of delivering a
message to Texas ranger George Deerling, Nate soon joins Deerling and
his partner, Tom Goddard, on a mission to end the crime spree of a
cold-blooded serial killer. The two veteran rangers have much wisdom to
impart to Nate, but they themselves also learn from the young lawman. He
has a way with horses that few other men can match. As Lucinda and Bill
put their treasure-hunting tricks into play, Nate and the rangers are
following the trail of a deadly, remorseless killer. All of them are on a
course of fate which will converge their lives, and the lives of those
in their path, toward a destination from which none can escape. Be
prepared to read this book all in one setting. The flowing pace and the
cleverness with which the author adds riveting detail to the story line
will hold you in place and keep the pages turning. Superb storytelling
from author Kathleen Kent.
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Thank you, Virginia, for that wonderful review. It is greatly appreciated!
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