The Spanish Peaks: A Novel of Frontier Colorado

by Jon Chandler and Beverly J. Nelsen

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966269608
• ISBN13: 9780966269604
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Rodgers & Nelsen Publishing Company.
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Successor to Louis L'Amour?!

This is a wonderful book! Jon has truly captured the spirit of this part of Colorado--we live near the Spanish Peaks in the San Luis Valley, and regularly travel the country he writes about. I drive past old Fort Garland every day. The pictures Jon draws with his words are so accurate, they are like a photograph. Our valley really is that beautiful! The characters are so vivid they feel alive, and the plot and the action move right along. My husband originally bought the book and loved it, then I read and loved it. We loaned it to my mom, who is now buying a copy to keep, plus several copies to give as gifts for Christmas. As a western writer, I can see Jon Chandler as the successor to Louis L'Amour--equally exciting and well-researched material. Highly recommended!!!

Fast-paced, intense, enjoyable reading!

I was drawn to read Jon Chandler's first book because I had already been totally intrigued by his CD, Westerns. One of the songs on it, 'The Spanish Peaks' was so beautiful and emotional, I just had to read the book by the same name. It didn't disappoint! This book is full of action, and the characters and plot are fully developed. Anyone who likes a western flavor to their literature will enjoy this book. Don't expect it to read like any cheap western novelette, though--this writer has more talent than that!

SPANISH PEAKS is a page-turner

Jon Chandler's forthright, flowing style kept me very interested in his novel. His ability to pack his sentences with action adds to the flavor of the book. Vivid descriptions give a clear picture of each character and situation. Vistas are portrayed in this manner as well. Tate seeks revenge for his daughter's death and the manner of her and her family's death, as well as his own sorrow. Jon writes a very effective portrayal of the villainous Garcias, one of whom thinks he is on a religious mission. Amos emerges as the most empathetic character, and one has many opportunities to worry about his welfare. The fact that this book won the 1999 Western Writers of America's Best First Novel Award adds an added inducement to read the novel. I could tell from the cover that SPANISH PEAKS would be wonderful reading, and it was!

Excellent Work!!

I just finished reading The Spanish Peaks and I certainly recommend it. I had the fortune of meeting the author during my honeymoon. He told me about this book and I decided to read it. Not only was it entertaining but also quite enlighting. I have to admit that I did not know that much about Colorado's history, so the novel exposed me to very interesting facts. Also, I should add that I have become a bit of a western-cowboy novel fan. Congratulations to Mr. Chandler for a job well done!

HIGHLY ENTERTAINING & VERY ENGROSSING!!!!!!!

JON CHANDLER'S BOOK IS A SMASH HIT. iT RIVALS LOUIE LAMOUR'S BOOKS & SHOULD MAKE A DINAMITE MOVIE.