tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post8486547517254293941..comments2023-04-18T04:57:05.205-04:00Comments on Somebody Dies: The Trailsman by authors writing as Jon Sharpe (Western series novels ghostwritten by Jon Messmann, David Robbins, James Reasoner, Robert J. Randisi, Ellen Recknor, Robert Vardeman and others)Craig Clarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340904520617472135noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post-89347864955907714122011-05-02T05:39:01.693-04:002011-05-02T05:39:01.693-04:00Thanks for your comment and especially for your re...Thanks for your comment and especially for your recommendation of the Zeke Masters series, which I haven't tried yet. <br /><br />I never meant to give Mr. Messmann's work short shrift; I was merely offering a comparison of the books I'd read to that point. Each author's work has something that appeals to me, and some of my favorite authors are prolific.Craig Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340904520617472135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post-9566669785401116672011-04-22T20:58:22.212-04:002011-04-22T20:58:22.212-04:00I personally prefer the earlier Trailsman books by...I personally prefer the earlier Trailsman books by Jon Messmann who created the character. However, I would agree that maybe uses to many sex scenes as filler. Give the guy a break though cause he probably wrote 150 or more of the tales. Of course David Robbins and James Reasoner also did great work. Like some others have stated there are several real duds sprinkled into the series but overall the books are good reads. I also highly recommend the Zeke Masters series, my next favorite after Trailsman.stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06221716917057512400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post-13998775260835356032010-08-18T04:46:33.105-04:002010-08-18T04:46:33.105-04:00Billy,
Thanks for the kind words. I know how you...Billy,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words. I know how you feel about finding others who read Westerns. You can find lots of reviews on some terrific Westerns throughout my site, and you should absolutely check out one of my favorite blogs, the <a href="http://westernfictionreview.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Western Fiction Review</a>, for even more!Craig Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340904520617472135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post-65820492735270228912010-08-17T12:22:29.658-04:002010-08-17T12:22:29.658-04:00Great review on The Trailsman series. As a fan and...Great review on The Trailsman series. As a fan and reader of the books I found it refreshing to find that people also read this series as well as Westerns in general. So great job on the review!Billy A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135560331589554381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post-71608774922740397982009-03-31T04:31:00.000-04:002009-03-31T04:31:00.000-04:00Thanks for the kind words. The feeling is mutual....Thanks for the kind words. The feeling is mutual. It was a great relief to come across someone who not only admits to reading series Westerns (and doesn't think they should be sold "behind the counter") but also feels they're worthy of articulate opinion.<BR/><BR/>And I'll keep an eye out for Trailsman #6. :)Craig Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340904520617472135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217293420910963553.post-7538343354183412152009-03-30T11:13:00.000-04:002009-03-30T11:13:00.000-04:00Don't know how I managed to miss this post on the ...Don't know how I managed to miss this post on the Trailsman books. I've really enjoyed reading your thoughts on the books you've read. I think that most of the Trailsman books provide good, well written, tales that are very enjoyable to read, although, as you say, there are a few poorer entries. Seems one or two of the writers don't bother to research the character before writing the books.<BR/><BR/>As to whether Fargo catches up with the men he's hunting I suggest you keep an eye-out for number 6 in the series (at least I think that's the one as it's a long time since I read it), that might answer some of your questions ;)Steve Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631734673248632467noreply@blogger.com