Assassins

by F.M. Parker

Book Overview

A western novel set in 1846 New Orleans details the lives of three people--Lew Fannin, an ex-Texas ranger who stole a man's identity and inherited his enemies; Tim Wolfolk, presumed dead after an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451168461
• ISBN13: 9780451168467
• Release Date: December 1990
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Book - But a Western?

This was the first F.M. Parker book I have read and I read constantly. I will certainly read many more! I'm not sure how it qualifies as a Western since the setting is New Orleans in the mid 1850s. There is gunplay, but only one character fits the typical "cowboy" image and that is only because he is a former Texas Ranger. It is more of a Southern than a Western setting. I really enjoyed the plot, different than the usual Historical novel. It does portray the dark side of New Orleans' history (slavery, dueling, Yellow Fever, etc.) Interesting read with a good bit of suspense!