The Huntress: The True Saga of Dottie and Brandi Thorson, Modern-Day Bounty Hunters

by Dottie Thorson and Christopher Keane

Book Overview

When famed bounty hunter Ralph Papa Thorson is killed by a car bomb, hiswidow and daughter take over the family business, tracking down wantedfelons. Initially they meet with strong resistance among... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812589882
• ISBN13: 9780812589887
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Forge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Story Brought to Justice

According to the foreword, author Christopher Keane got a call from Dottie Thorson one day. She said she had a story and she wanted him to tell it. Keane was familiar with Thorson, for he had written a book about her husband, legendary bounty hunter Ralph Thorson, back in the 70's ("The Hunter" which was later made into a movie). Keane heard Thorson out and this book is the result.Being a bounty hunter, Ralph Thorson had a dangerous life with many enemies. But one enemy couldn't let go. And as a result, Ralph Thorson lost his life. Thorson left his wife and daughter with nothing more than a stack of bills and no means to pay them. No means except one: bounty hunting. Though reluctant, Dottie and Brandi Thorson had no choice but to take up the family trade.After breaking into a business that isn't looking for women, the mother-daughter bounty hunting team makes quite a name for themselves. Along the way they struggle with Myrna Factor, a family friend dying of cancer caused by heroin addiction, and Robin, a bail jumper whom is placed in Dottie's custody. But the real struggle comes in the form of the elusive Q.D. Reese, who killed Ralph Thorson and is starting to kill others. And they know he won't stop until he finishes them off."The Huntress" is a fairly gripping book that does justice to a "true story." There is action, suspense, love, friendship, hatred, hurt, and even humor. But some of what the book has, it could go without. Keane's over-dramatic writing of the enemy Q.D. Reese is both silly and unnecessary. And in an attempt to give the character an edge, he resorts to vulgar language which only turns you off as a reader. Despite this, it was still a good book. But it was way too intelligent to be brought down by these silly failings.Any negative things about the book are often forgotten during key moments. As Brandi and Dottie get closer to catching Ralph's killer, things really heat up. There is a very captivating scene full of suspense near the end. And often times the beautiful relationship of the mother and daughter is illustrated perfectly. However, negativity reappears in those parts where Keane rushes a scene or doesn't let the reader in on the meaning behind cryptic dialogue.All in all, "The Huntress" was quick, fun read. And the characters are incredibly likable. It is definitely worth a try. In fact, I find myself hoping that the TV series does well enough that they make a series of novels. I would like to read more exploits of the family bounty hunters.