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Book Review of The Lonesome Gods

The Lonesome Gods
The Lonesome Gods
Author: Louis L'Amour
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback


A good read-The Lonesome Gods is one of his biggest and most important historical novels, a sweeping adventure of the California frontier. A young boy plods along through the desert alone, left to die by his vengeful grandfather. He is soon rescued by outlaws, but no one could save him from the lasting memory of his grandfathers eyes. Raised in part by indians, then befriended by a mysterious woman, he grows up to become a rugged adventurer and an educated man. The past rises up to threaten his future once more. This time only the ancient Gods of the desert can save him.