For years, Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch have ridden roughshod over rabble-rousers and gun hands in troubled towns like Appaloosa, Resolution, and Brimstone. Now, newly appointed as territorial marshalls, they find themselves traveling by train through the Indian Territories.
Their first marshaling duty starts out as a simple mission: to escort Mexican prisoners to the border. But when the governor of Texas, his wife, and his daughters climb aboard with their bodyguards and $500,000 in tow, their journey suddenly becomes a lot more complicated.
The problem is Bloody Bob Brandice. He and Virgil have had it out before, an encounter that left Brandice face-down in the street with two .44 slugs lodged in him. Now, 12 years later, on a night train struggling uphill in a thunderstorm, Brandice is back - and he's not alone.
Cole and Hitch find themselves in the midst of a heist with a horde of very bad men, two beautiful young hostages, and a man with a vendetta he's determined to carry out.
©2013 Robert Knott (P)2013 Random House
Rich Galen
"Sounded just like RBP"
The pacing, the dialog, and the story were just as Mr. Parker would have written it. Much enjoyed.
"Cole and Hitch back in the saddle."
Our first Virgil Cole and Everret Hitch novel since the passing of Robert B. Parker. The author stayed true to the characters and their actions. Really didn't notice the writing was not Mr. Parker. Great western novel. We hope there will be more to come.
"A happy surprise for Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch"
I was really pleased with' Ironhorse.' Robert Knott picks up the threads of Cole and Hitch's story and does a fine job. Parker fans that are nervous about the new writers taking over the established characters will be glad to know that Mr. Knott was a great choice for this series. Titus Welliver brings the characters and action to life with his usual flair. I can't imagine listening to anyone else reading the "Appaloosa" books.
"not Robert B Parker"
the story line is one sided only a part of what made Robert B Parker characterss live
i would not buy a book from Robert Knott unless it was hid own work and i heard it was MUCH BETTER THEN IRONHORSE
Titus Wellive is the best part of the book
no
"Narrator sounded bored!"
The narrator sounded bored reading the book so I was bored listening to him. This book reads like a cheap Made For TV western action movie. I loved Appaloosa but I was disappointed in this book.
I have purchased over 400 books. I have high standards for writing and content, but indulge in "travel trash" or fairly good entertainment.
"Ho Hum"
I love Robert B Parker, and enjoyed the Appaloosa series enough to listen to them all twice. I thought I would give this a try because Titus Welliver is a good narrator. I thought he could bring some continuity to the extension of the series and I was hopeful. Frankly I was just bored the whole way through. I listened to the whole thing, being somewhat desperate for entertainment, but this did not deliver. It was like a meal with no salt. No spice, Pretty predictable and a lot of rambling dialogue that did not create interest or depth. So sorry Mr. Knott, good effort. but C-.
I buy audio books to listen to during my commute and for taking long walks.
"If you like Westerns this is for you"
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes westerns.
very engaging story, interesting characters, fascinating detail
Good voice
no, I just liked it.
no
"great book."
i hope books can keep comeing out love to listen to more if thay come out .
"great read"
A solid no nonsense story. A very easy to follow and enjoyable listening experience. I enjoyed this novel as much or perhaps even more than than Robert Parker stories about the same heroes.
"Virgil and Hitch keep up their adventures"
Yes, it is a great story with a few twist and these two have a knack for trouble finding them no matter where they go
The runaway train was prettey interesting
Mr Welliver is a true pro who brings all his characters to life.A very fine job
The rescue was moving and other parts where stirring also
Enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one like the series