The Man from Skibbereen

A Novel

By: Louis L'Amour

Narrated by: Jonathan Davis

Crispin Mayo was a reckless young brawler who’d left his tiny fishing village for the vast American frontier. Headed west to join a railroad construction crew, he came upon an isolated station—and a mystery. The shack was abandoned, but fresh blood spattered the floor, and the telegraph was clicking away unattended. When Mayo stepped inside and put a hand on the telegraph key, he had no way of knowing the course of his life would change forever—and that he would become entangled with a band of Civil War veterans with a score to settle against the government…and a feisty young woman who’d risk anything to save the people she loved. Cris Mayo, who had never backed away from a fight in his life, was about to have his courage put to the ultimate test.

Excellent

A variable version of a typical L'Amour style of tale. Loved the Irish characters utilized therein. I always appreciate his usage of courtesy, ethics, and common sense.

good story

enjoyed it. kept me entertained. great storyline. action adventure and a bit romance without going overboard.

A very good story!

Louis L’Amour, once again, has delivered a very interesting and entertaining story. And, if there is another author who can describe a gunfight or a fistfight in such vivid detail I would like to read their words. I have not yet found that author.

Perfect L’Amour book!

Another amazing adventure story, keep you guessing and wanting to know what’s next, he has such an amazing way of creating a Wild West environment

American Grit

Action-packed yarn; what else is new? Louis L'Amour was a great writer. I love his books about the American culture of individual freedom we once had. The United States Constitution needs to be enforced, and the socialists and globalists ousted. A healthy dose of Louis L'Amour is an excellent education in American values and principles.

Great story of the old west

Interesting characters and riveting story of trains and progress heading west and good guys and out laws...

Good story

October 2023 first listen. Enjoyed this book. No swearing. I am not big on boxing or shooting. The ending seemed abrupt. Which girl did Chris wind up with, if either - the Colonel's daughter or the girl he used to know in Ireland? The death of the bad man at the end winding up in an unmarked grave seemed fitting, but again, abrupt. Wish there had been a sequel about how Crispin made a productive life for himself and his family. It did not have to be riches, just self sufficiency and self respect.

classic western tale with a twist

really liked the Irish slant to this story, so many times the Irish influence in the building of the west is forgotten.

Superb!

Irish immigrant heros helping Union efforts to build a more perfect union post civil war while mixing it up with vengeful southern veterans and a splash of gentlemanly romance. Wonderful Louis L'Amour!

Another great Louis L'Amour!

Really enjoyed this story. Kept my attention and had suspense. Was also narrated very well.