Product Description

"A hell-bent-for leather ride in the tradition of Louis L'Amour!" says reviewer Steve Jackson (NYT best selling author of "Lucky Lady"). Gary Husman, Publisher of the Redmond, Or., Spokesman, says "If you like your Westerns like you like your steaks, then Bill Florence's Max Blake is just the right cut for you."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1794261 in Books
• Published on: 2004-04
• Released on: 2004-06-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 238 pages

Review
"A hell of a ride from a hell of a story-teller." -- Peter Vanderwall, award-winning screenwriter

"A hell-bent-for-leather ride in the tradition of Louis L'Amour ... " -- Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of "Lucky Lady"

About the Author
William Florence is a former newspaper reporter and editor who teaches journalism at a college in Salem, Oregon. He worked at newspapers in Michigan, Washington, D.C., South Dakota, Indiana, and Oregon for almost 25 years before heading the Chemeketa journalism department in 1993.

He has written newspaper articles, features, columns, editorials, and has been published widely in individual newspapers and on wire services throughout the country. He has won writing awards in four states. His work has been published nationally in such widely read industry magazines as The Bulletin for the American Society of Newspaper Editors and APME NEWS for the Associated Press Managing Editors group.

As well as living in the West, Mr. Florence has traveled extensively throughout the Western states and has a good feel for the land and the people. He studies Western lore, is knowledgeable about the customs and history of the times, and is especially well-versed in the guns that were used during this period. In his spare time, he writes Western novels.

Customer Reviews

Resurgence of a genre
If you've longed for a return to the classic Western drama of the lone hero but thought the genre was dead, this is the series for you. Although I'm not a fan of Westerns in general, I enjoy a good read regardless of genre. And if you already are a fan of the Old West, you will definitely enjoy the Max Blake series. I admit, I read the first book because I know the author personally, but I was pleasantly surprised by the storytelling. Now I'm just starting the second book and knowing I'm going to enjoy the ride.

Best Western I've read!
Best Western I've read
Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith with a new writer. I've shunned Western novels but after my son (an avid Louie L'Amour fan) spoke so highly of "The Killing Trail" I decided that I should give it a shot. If you are looking for a fast-paced, action packed story, read this book. The shooting scenes dripped with graphic detail. Marshal Max Blake will be a strong character throughout Florence's series. When I was a kid, I watched "Gunsmoke" every Saturday night with my Dad. If you loved Matt Dillon you'll like Max Blake, too. My dad would have enjoyed the book, too. Can't wait to read the next installment: "Trail of Revenge."