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"You might be keeping that promise on your own death bed," was the reaction from Lucas Swallow, who had agreed to help Rebecca, but whose private, hidden agenda threw up complications at every turn. Her growing attraction to this enigmatic, mysterious man only complicated things further. Far easier to fathom the logic of a sadistic outlaw band who saw both sisters as the key to their father's legendary lost gold mine. For Lucas, bound by his honor to help if he could, Rebecca was a challenge and her plight a burden of the blood debt he couldn’t ignore. For the gently-reared Rebecca, the very land she traveled was an enemy; she hated and feared the west for its rawness, its violence. But she refused to let her fears defeat her. She began her search as an innocent idealist, a pacifist. She ended it as Une femme aux cheveux couleur du soleil couchant, qui vainct ses ennemis grâce à un fusil sans balles—Sunset woman who defeats her enemies with an empty rifle. And in the process, Rebecca found not only her sister, but herself. The Horse-Tamer's Challenge Critical Acclaim forThe Horse-Tamer's Challenge "Aalborg's depiction of various native cultures offers a nice departure from "Excellent descriptions and carefully crafted characters who seem alive have come from the pen of this talented writer. The Indian way of life is revealed to us effortlessly, and the discrimination against the Indians gives rise to how discrimination never seems to go away... THE HORSE-TAMER'S CHALLENGE is truly a story of the Wild West when Indians were just on the edge of being chased from the land they called their own. Excitement and history have combined to give us a story of the settling of our country that will engross everyone." “The Horse Tamer’s Challenge is a gritty, gut-wrenching adventure story that stirs the imagination and satisfies the heart. This is the stuff of which legends and bestsellers are made. A panorama of how the West was really won, it’s filled with the kind of love, adventure, danger and history that keeps readers turning the pages to the very satisfying end. Not since the heyday of Louis L’Amour has there been a western this well-researched, this well-written.” “Both evocative and exciting, The Horse Tamer’s Challenge tells a startlingly original tale of love, loss and nonstop adventure on the wild and unpredictable frontier of the Nineteenth Century. Lucas Swallow is an unforgettable hero, a man of two starkly different cultures who walks between them with cunning grace as well as compassion. Gordon Aalborg is an impressive and consummate storyteller.” “The Horse Tamer’s Challenge has everything – wonderful settings, adventure, great characters you’ll love and some you’ll hate, lots of action and suspense, romance, and fascinating Native American lore.” An intriguing take on the Woman in the Old West.” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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It takes all of Charlie’s “country cop” skills to discover the links, which involve Kendall’s vengeful Tasmanian ex-wife, a psychotic, American-hating ex-Viet Nam sniper, and a killer believed to have been dead for more than a year! Dining with Devils Critical Acclaim for Dining with Devils "Gordon Aalborg has given us the benefit of his intelligent imagination. Tight as a drum construction. Characters you care about and fear. Set in Tasmania! Who but Aalborg with his enviable sense of humor could have pulled this off? DINING WITH DEVILS is a must read." A masterful spine-tingler of a suspense… Gordon Aalborg’s latest installment of his Tasmania-set tale of murder and cannibalism is a cunningly plotted treat, with an ending that will leave readers hungry for more. Be prepared to read DINING WITH DEVILS in a single sitting, because this is one novel you won’t want to put down—not even for dinner. DINING WITH DEVILS delivers on the promises of Gordon Aalborg's THE SPECIALIST with taut precision, quick action and greatly appreciated character development. Don't start it at night--you won't get much sleep! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
Now
she must solve the riddle of an apparent impossibility, with
the help of
a few old friends and one deliciously tempting new
one. Kirsten wants answers. The
Specialist wants her to join him for dinner. The
Specialist Critical Acclaim for The Specialist "A truly exceptional thriller--hard, fast, beautifully written, chillingly plotted." "Good writing, powerful suspense, a unique setting, and characters you care about put THE SPECIALIST in the top rank of current thrillers." — Bill Crider "Aalborg, a veteran Australian author, hits the creepy jackpot with his villain, a transcontinental Hannibal Lector wannabe with an appetite for the well-muscled thighs of comely female cyclists. Masterfully, within the context of the horror, Aalborg also creates a mystery with a least three possible culprits among Kirsten's circle of friends. Genuinely creepy and a damn good read." — Wes Lukowsky: Booklist * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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