If you haven't yet watched Justified, then you absolutely should. Its one of the best TV shows I have ever seen, a real masterpiece that spawned some truly brilliant characters. If you have then pick up this book (or even if you haven't) and read the story from the man who created Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowder. Elmore Leonard, King of the Western novel and sadly, now deceased.
This novel, written after show had begun to air, means the resurrection of the infamous Boyd Crowder, whom Leonard had killed off previously.
He has switched it up from the series and from his first Raylan work Fire in the Hole, drawing elements from both into a gritty, well fleshed out and fascinating story with a lot of elements weaving together, Raylan is as sassy as ever, Boyd as eloquent and dangerous and a band of supporting cast who are hilarious and compelling.
I finished this within a night, maybe because I love the world of Raylan and Boyd, or equally as likely because Leonard is an incredibly strong writer.
5 stars. If you haven't met Boyd Crowder on page or screen, then you are really missing out.
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