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Fiction. Western. Thriller. HTML:In James Patterson's #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, a Texas Ranger fights for his life, his freedom, and the town he loves as he investigates his ex-wife's murder.Across the ranchlands and cities of his home state, Rory Yates's discipline and law enforcement skills have carried him far: from local highway patrolman to the honorable rank of Texas Ranger. He arrives in his hometown to find a horrifying crime scene and a scathing accusation: he is named a suspect in the murder of his ex-wife, Anne, a devoted teacher whose only controversial act was ending her marriage to a Ranger. In search of the killer, Yates plunges into the inferno of the most twisted and violent minds he's ever encountered, vowing to never surrender. That code just might bring him out alive..… (more)
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Determined to find Anne’s killer, Rory soon becomes involved in the hunt for a depraved serial killer. He’ll risk everything to find the truth and bring the killer to justice.
Filled with all the Texas cowboy action readers might expect, this fast-paced tale offers a few unexpected twists and turns as it rushes pell-mell toward its unexpected ending. Complex characters and a compelling, suspenseful murder plot keep the tension building. It’s a quick read, but readers are sure to appreciate this entertaining adventure that’s filled with action and emotion.
Recommended.
Turns out I was right all this time. I got this one (from the library, thank goodness!) because I'm a Texan and I LOVE legit stories about Texas lawmen. This was quite possibly the most embarrassing attempt at writing that I have ever read. Seriously--words fail me! There is NOTHING believable about the behavior of the characters, and it is SO sappy and cheesy as to defy description. It sounds like it was written by a 13-year-old girl (sorry, no offense intended to 13-year-old girls).
For anyone who would like to try an actual novel about Texas, written by actual adults who know Texas and Texans, I recommend:
The Far Empty (Chris Cherry series) by J. Todd Scott
Sonny Hawke series by Reavis Wortham
Maybe check Chris Hernandez - Safe From the War, Line In the Valley, or Proof of Our Resolve
And from the non-fiction shelf, definitely grab "One Ranger" by the legendary Texas Ranger, Joaquin Jackson
But please do yourself a favor and avoid this piece of tripe at all costs.
He blatantly disobeys
But, he still manages to keep his job and get the girl. I enjoy Patterson, but I doubt I’ll read any more from this series/co-author.
Also, two of Rory's ex-girlfriends are still in the town. And, Rory's dad has a secret, and Rory's brother, Jake, is out drinking and not at home with his wife and child.
Rory is trying to do the right thing, and has been told to stay out of the investigation, but he just can't.
This novel moves quickly, with enough innuendo thrown in to keep you off-track, but eventually, Rory finds out who the evil person is, and why.
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