The Beginning

Longhorn Series, Book 1

By: Dusty Rhodes

Narrated by: Gene Engene

Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Buck Cordell is a giant of a man in a giant, untamed land called Texas. He builds a cattle ranch where ordinary men all say it can't be done a cattle empire that defies all odds, a family that changes the course of Texas history, and a legacy that outlives the Old West.

Round 'em up: listen to another novel in the Longhorn Series.

©2007 Dusty Rhodes (P)2007 Books In Motion

Not your typical western.

Any additional comments?

I am not a fan of westerns, this was my husbands choice. That being said, I have to admit that I'm hooked.
It's so well written, I could understand the 2 young men's reasoning and reactions to different situations. The story has a lot of meat on the bones and it's easy to sink your teeth into it. LOL! I'm actually looking forward to see what happens next in this series.
BTW... my husband loved this book, and the fact that he could discuss it with me during and after the listen. We will definitely be getting into the next book.

Good story

Good but real close to the story line of man hunter just changed a couple of thing about getting the money and family over all it ways ok and can't wait to start next one it really helps make mowing my 5 acer go by a lot faster them just music!

A Series Worth the Listening

'Hear' are some characters from the American west that you will find yourself rooting for. A little stilted and predictable. But I happen to prefer typical 'good guys' to 'darker' characters and novels.
If you are a fan of Louis L'Amour or John Wayne westerns I think it's safe to say you will enjoy this.
This is entertaining, if lighter, reading. Although the descriptions of death and/or violence might be a little more graphic that necessary - for my taste anyway.
I will likely continue with the series.

What a joy to listen to

Would you listen to The Beginning again? Why?

This book was like a breath of fresh air. I found the book to be both interesting and a joy to listen to. the reader is good and the story never seemed to drag. Yes I would listen to it again

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Beginning?

The story never seemed to drag and there was always something new

What about Gene Engene’s performance did you like?

The voices of the different characters I found delightful and refreshing.ten

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

great listen

Doesn’t get any better

One of my favorite books listened to in multiple times excellent book worth a listen

intend on listening to the rest of the series.

When I say that I think this is a pretty good series, bear in mind that I'm comparing it against other series like Longmire.

Of course, a so-so narrator is just about the equivalent of a death sentence to an audio book, so Gene Eugene has to be above average just to earn an OK, which he does. He does well managing a number of characters and distinguishing their voices without mangling them. As with most narrators, he warms to the book and writing as it progresses.

You won't struggle with the storyline or spend much time sorting out the details, which is just fine for a rainy day book, or something to go to sleep on. it's just what I was looking for this time.

Great read

I've read many a book on audible but never tried a western, boy did i almost miss a great author .

Excellent Story

Gene Engene performance's in this story was excellent. So many characters but easy to keep up. The story was good too, and I am normally not a western reader. You will enjoy the series.

Best Book and Series

This author has a story and knows how to tell it! Loved every line of the whole series!!!!

Excellent

What an excellent book. Well written with great description and a great narrator that makes the Bible ok true to life