I really enjoyed this book. I have read it three times over the years and will read it again. I wish Louis L'Amour had written more novels like this. A 'MUST READ!!' ( )

A rare modern-day L'Amour novel. An American pilot is forced down in Siberia, escapes from a Soviet prison camp, and shows his mettle in an cross-country escape from a Yakut tracker. Joe relies on the instincts and ancient skills of his Native American ancestors to survive this epic adventure. ( )

One of the last L'Amour books that would have been a great movie, mini-series,etc. Really captured the outdoor spirit with this. ( )

Last of the Breed is the story of Joe Mack, an American pilot whose experimental aircraft is forced down in the 1980's Soviet Union. Escaping from a Siberian prison camp, he seeks to return home by following the path of his ancestors across the bearing sea to Alaska. The story is told well, with a surprisingly well-developed and balanced villain in Zamatev, a Soviet officer determined to recapture the protagonist. The book is a wonderful diversion that exemplifies the straight-forward writing style of Louis L'Amour. Reading this in the dead of winter allows the reader to more fully enjoy the well-crafted setting of the Siberian wilderness. It is a wonderful story that is well-told. ( )

Excellent book, excellent storyline. It's somewhat of a departure from the standard Louis L'Amour books (obviously, being in modern times), but it has a lot of the same feel.

The .5 star I took off was because of the heavy handed "I'm an indian, therefore I can track people, my people taught me the ways of the forest, etc". I have always rolled my eyes a little at these types of cultural stereotypes.

Of course it's what you would expect from a Louis L'Amour book, but it seems a little more out of place in a modern book from the same author. In either case, it's a very entertaining book, and certainly a "easy read". ( )