Evening Star (Sam Keaton: Legends of Laramie, Book 1)

By Sigmund Brouwer

Book Overview

When Sam Keaton rode into Laramie, he wasn't looking for trouble, but trouble somehow always had a way of finding him.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764223666
• ISBN13: 9780764223662
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

An exciting mix of genres that keep you turning every page!

It's a combination of action, adventure, mystery and the wild west daredevil atmosphere! I literally couldn't put it down. It also ties in philosophical ideas and asks deep internal questions. Anyone who wants something that will keep them going will love this!

excellent

Sigmund Brouwer is a favourite author of mine so I am pleased to recommend both this book and the entire series of Legends of Laramie, of which I own all four. Sam Keaton is a simple man at heart who finds himself tangled up in complicated dilemmas which require all his savvy and skill to be free of. Haunted by his past, Keaton must first deal with the troubles of the present which threaten to bring him to his knees. I appreciate Brouwers knack of weaving a three-fold mystery into one story in any genre, and it seems to work very well in this western setting

A Good Beginning

With this book, Sigmund Brouwer starts the Legend of Laramie series. As many of his books do, it starts out seemly simple, but soon gets very complicated. Samuel Keaton, our hero, accidentally gets involved in a shoot-out, saving an Indian's life. While on the run, he realizes that he has gotten involved in a case involving several crimes from years before, including his own past. With Indians and the law on his tail, can he evade all his pursuers long enough to get the answers and clear his name?Having read others in this series first, I greatly enjoyed getting to meet the characters for the first time. The other books hint at the events contained in this book, so it was nice to finally get the complete picture. While his past being resolved by the modern plot may be convenient, it also makes for a great story. As always, Sigmund Brouwer weaves a good story with well-defined characters. It's great to see Bethany House reprint this book, formerly entitled Morning Star.

A Christ ian Western?

For Western lovers uncertain about the brand Christan Western, "come along pardner." For Christian readers, fearful that Westerns center around violent, amoral characters, "Be not afraid."On one level, Brouwer offers us a fairly standard tale of a drifting cowboy with a clouded past who almost inadvertently stumbles upon a lawman brutally assaulting a hapless Indian. When he intervenes, and the lawman is killed, the cowboy's life depends on unraveling a mystery including the Indian, a twenty-year-old US Army gold theft,and the corrupt sheriff who had murdered the cowboy's brother. A good story, well told, enjoyable by any fan of Westerns.On another level, the cowboy finds himself challenged to wonder at the meaning of the universe. As a man of action, he spends little time in reflection, but over the course of the novel the challenges he face lead him to see that there is a purpose beyond himself, a non-sectarian but solid Christian message that leaves the cowboy transformed by novel's end.

Captivating

I recently was encouraged by a close friend to read this book and I am so glad I did. I've read very few westerns or books about cowboys but this book got me roped into it nearly immediately. Samuel Keaton represents all people who need a second chance at life and love. The characters were very fresh and original. Brouwer is a talented writer who knows how to send a point across without over used cliches.