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Chargement... The Outcasts: A Novel (original 2013; édition 2013)par Kathleen Kent
Information sur l'oeuvreThe Outcasts par Kathleen Kent (2013)
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"A taut, thrilling adventure story about buried treasure, a manhunt, and a woman determined to make a new life for herself in the old west. It's the 19th century on the Gulf Coast, a time of opportunity and lawlessness. After escaping the Texas brothel where she'd been a virtual prisoner, Lucinda Carter heads for Middle Bayou to meet her lover, who has a plan to make them both rich, chasing rumors of a pirate's buried treasure. Meanwhile Nate Cannon, a young Texas policeman with a pure heart and a strong sense of justice, is on the hunt for a ruthless killer named McGill who has claimed the lives of men, women, and even children across the frontier. Who--if anyone--will survive when their paths finally cross? As Lucinda and Nate's stories converge, guns are drawn, debts are paid, and Kathleen Kent delivers an unforgettable portrait of a woman who will stop at nothing to make a new life for herself."-- Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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The Outcasts is a historical fiction story of the wild west. Told from alternating points of view between Lucinda and Nate, the pacing is moderate and brings the reader on a journey as the two stories eventually collide. I was more entranced by Lucinda's story and her character. I don't know how to quite feel about her, but she is definitely interesting as both a victim and offender. Nate's character is steadfast and it was interesting to see his reactions to the twists in this case. I would have loved a point of view from McGill, I think it would have tied everything together better and given some motivation for all the killing. The ending was appropriate for all of the characters and I liked that Lucinda's character received an appropriate consequence, but was also happy.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review. ( )