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Hired to enforce local law during a tense trial, Lancer must wrestle with the weight of leaving Tombstone behind in author Bob Brill’s “Lancer, Hero of the West: The El Paso Affair.”
The Synopsis
Lancer; Hero of the West is a good guy gun for hire who works with the law, not against it. In this fourth adventure in the series, Lancer travels to the bustling town of El Paso, Texas. There he helps a local marshal keep the peace while the town awaits the trial of the man who killed a prominent local citizen. The accused is a member of a very powerful and dangerous local family with lots of friends. Lancer has more on his mind as well because as our hero was leaving Tombstone his best friend Wyatt Earp was getting ready for the battle of his life.
THE REVIEW
The first word that comes to mind when reading this incredible story is immersive. The author’s use of imagery in this book’s writing style exceeds expectations, and it feels as if the reader is stepping right into the story’s setting. The vivid descriptions of dusty back alleys and sprawling western towns, such as El Paso, fully immerse the reader in the narrative. Paired with a rich narrative that blends old-school western storytelling with a driven hero like Lancer, this story feels powerfully inviting.
The heart of this narrative lies in the balance between its character development and strong themes, which tie together. Lancer is driven by a moral compass rarely seen in Western characters, making him stand out in a world where lawlessness abounds, yet the law continues to assert itself. The rich history that the author infuses into the story was a personal favorite addition, as the author brings iconic figures like Wyatt Earp in the battle of Tombstone to life, and also makes it an important part of Lancer’s development as a character, as it informs his personal struggles and worries for his friend.
THE VERDICT
Thrilling, action-packed, and thoroughly entertaining, Author Bob Brill’s “LANCER, HERO OF THE WEST: THE EL PASO AFFAIR” is a must-read western action and thriller narrative. This novel does an amazing job of inviting readers in and immersing them, and it features a dynamic western setting with detailed, engaging characters that not only drive the action forward but also allow readers to connect with the protagonist and his cast. If you haven’t yet, please grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
A native of Pittsburgh, PA and a hardcore Pirates and Steelers fan, Bob began in radio career in 1972 and worked all over the western US, several times in the L-A market. He’s currently a news anchor at CBS Radio LA; KNX 1070 News Radio.
Bob has won multiple broadcast awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award (among others) for anchoring KNX’s storm coverage in 2011.
A baseball historian, Bob writes the very popular weekly column found at http://www.baseballinthe1960s.com. He also is a podcaster who has teamed with former NFL Quarterback Erik Kramer for a weekly Fantasy Football Podcast called Kramer and Brill, which can be found where ever you get your podcasts or at their website http://www.kramerandbrill.com. Both are always posted on Facebook as well as Twitter.
Bob made his mark with the UPI Radio Network when a gunman went crazy in a San Diego fast food restaurant and Bob covered the story. It was his first big break. He later became a UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief. He has interviewed presidents, covered Super Bowl games and Hollywood as well as major news stories.
He lives in L-A. He has survived earthquakes and a beating during the 1992 L-A riots while covering the story, which was recorded on audio tape.
Bob is considered to have an excellent voice and has not only done many voice overs and radio spots, he’s starred in television commercials. Bob authored “Fan Letters to a Stripper: A Patti Waggin Tale” from Schiffer Publishing and “NO BARRIER: How the Internet Destroyed the World Economy.” His third book “Al Kabul; Home Grown Terrorist” is sure to be a controversial novel as well as a great read. “Lancer; Hero of the West – The Prescott Affair” is the first in a series of western novels set in the 1880’s, centering on the central figure; Lancer. Lancer is a gun for hire, good guy, who works the West out of Tombstone.
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