The Shopkeeper

This book grabbed me from the very beginning, enthralling me with its words describing the wild west of old. I loved the main character right away, Steve Dancy seemingly a normal shopkeeper, though at the beginning of the book we don't know from where. But then, all hell breaks loose and you see Steve for who he really is--a gunsmith, and one of great renown. You begin to see the depth and the layers of this character as the story progresses, and the book sucks you in more and more as the pages turn. I was beginning to think there would be a romantic element, and I was pleasantly surprised to not see the author go into that direction. I loved the ring of authenticity of this novel, and I loved the way the author brought the West to life show more for me. I recommend this book to anyone, and everyone. If you haven't read it yet, you are missing out. show less

I'm a little surprised at all of the glowing reviews for this one and would wonder if people were bribed to review it so glowingly. This book read as very amateurish to me, and all of the comparisons to Louis L'Amour are an insult to Mr. L'Amour. If Lonesome Dove is the greatest Western ever written, this is a distant last place.

I would not recommend this book to anyone.

First time I've read a western in a long while. First of all he made the right choice for a cover. It is not ofter one sees a black and white photo, but it is appropriate for 1879. It's the white hats against the black hats, where men are men and in this case, so are the women, at least two of them. I enjoyed the book.

Eighteen-seventies Nevada, with silver mines, corrupt owners, good-guy owners, plus the regular cast of characters in a western. Enter the shopkeeper, who’s sold his shop in the east and is ready to see the west. I liked it surprisingly well!

Good Read. Action, drama, a little romance. Really kept me interested. I have several to read from this author.. Recommend