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A friend’s call for help leads a hero to face a deadly killer and hidden secrets in author Bob Brill’s “Lancer, Hero of the West: The Virginia City Affair.”
The Synopsis
“The Virginia City Affair” is the seventh book in the “Lancer; Hero of the West” series and is the most aggressive to date. Our hero heads to the silver fields of Nevada to help an old friend, only to learn he’s up against a killer on a mission.
As justified in his mind as the killer’s mission may be, Lancer still finds himself caught between right, wrong and indifferent. When an old friend calls upon Lancer to save his family from a killer bent on revenge, Lancer answers the call as always. This time however, he learns he can’t always trust his friends. Lancer also learns someone else from his past is waiting for him; a woman from very long ago.
Plot twists, good detective work, old connections and a little pure luck mixed with revenge in the silver fields of Nevada. Another Lancer adventure to keep you glued to your seat.
THE REVIEW
Another compelling western in an already stellar series, the author has written the seventh book in the Lancer series, and it has quickly become the most visceral to date. The rich descriptive writing style the author utilizes here brings this western town to life in vivid detail, allowing what has become, in our modern time, a popular ghost town to feel alive and immersive on the page.
The driving force of this narrative is, of course, the shocking mystery and compelling character dynamics that the author utilizes here. The balance between mystery and intrigue alongside the action and rich character development from the protagonist allows readers to become emotionally invested in the outcome of this story as secrets and lies between friends and acquaintances, both older and new, begin to pile up around the protagonist. The killer’s ruthlessness, which the protagonist faces, adds a chilling element that will not be forgotten anytime soon.
THE VERDICT
Thrilling, action-packed, and highly entertaining, Author Bob Brill’s “ Lancer, Hero of the West: The Virginia City Affair” is a must-read action western with a mystery twist. The shocking developments, the amazing twists and turns the narrative takes on, and the depth of character study that the story brings out are all elevated by a solid foundation of world-building and descriptive writing that brings the readers right into the heart of this small western town in Nevada and makes readers not want to let go. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to 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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