Product Description

When Nat Swanson, a cowboy on the run, stumbles across the trapped survivors of an Indian Apache ambush, the last thing he imagines is that he will be trying to save the lives of three nuns and seven children. Sister St Agnes is convinced he has been sent by God.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79359 in Books
• Published on: 1995-02-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

The Western makes a comeback
I read this a couple of years back. My sister bought it for me for Christmas - a most unlikely choice for her, and told me to read it. Finished it Boxing Day, and absolutely loved it. What better recommendation?

I'm no great authority on the genre. I enjoyed the gritty realism of Cormac McCarthy novels. This is much more in the great tradition of the Western. It has a great pace, and that simple morality that great western movies have.

I'm about to recommend it for my book group, and was amazed it wasn't already reviewed. I'll revisit this review in more depth when I've re-read it.

Powerful prose
I just loved this novel. The harsh setting (wild West) is vividly described,the characters are totally credible and faith is the issue. I was absolutely hooked. It is, however, the style of writing which makes this book such a memorable one. Words are not wasted. A thought-provoking and satisfying book. Highly recommend.

utterly gripping
I agree with the other comments - a fantastic story that hooks you from the very first page and doesn't let go. I read the whole book in one sitting - I just couldn't put it down until I had finished it. BUY THIS BOOK!