Cole and Hitch Novel Appaloosa, Book 1, (Paperback)

from DeltaQueen50

Really good western novels are few and far between. Appaloosa by Robert B. Parker can join that rare breed as it more than exceeded my expectations. Good story, original and interesting characters, a place setting that helped define the book. The small town of Appaloosa needed help in dealing wit...

from Carl_Alves

Appaloosa is one of the best Western novels that I have read, and Robert Parker's finest novel. The two principal characters, Virgil Cole and his deputy, Everett Hitch, who narrates the story, are two very well-rounded and likeable characters. Part of the reason that the novel really works is the...

from dickcraig

This was my first book I downloaded to my Kindle. I love the Parker novels for a quick read. This was the first one of his westerns I read. It is the usual Spencer storyline where a tough marshal and a reserved deputy try to clean up a lawless town. If you want a quick 2 hour read, this is good e...

from Jthierer

I don't think I realized how incredibly similar the book and movie versions of this story were. I saw the movie in theaters when it came out, and I found myself recognizing dialogue and scenes that were taken almost verbatim from the book. For me, this added to my enjoyment of both because it gav...

from DeltaQueen50

Really good western novels are few and far between. Appaloosa by Robert B. Parker can join that rare breed as it more than exceeded my expectations. Good story, original and interesting characters, a place setting that helped define the book. The small town of Appaloosa needed help in dealing wit...