Shadow of the Lariat: A Treasury of the Frontier

The Western story has always been the finest portrayal of all the romance and tragedy that is America's frontier past, and in this spectacular anthology, the Wild West is celebrated through the talent of the finest writers in the genre. Lariat magazine published select Western stories at the genre's high point, and is now its best tales are collected from its pages for the first time. Lovers of frontier tales will find classic authors like Zane Gray and Max Brand, all published in Lariat, and editor Jon Tuska has added stories from such favorites as Will Henry who grew up reading the magazine. Shadow of the Lariat delivers all the original vitality and brilliance of classic Western fiction to today's avid readers. Among the other great writers represented are Ernest Haycox, Luke Short, Alan Lemay, Walt Coburn, T. T. Flynn, Tom Blackburn, Les Savage, Dan Cushman, Dwight Newton, Frank Bonham, Peter Dawson, Wayne Overholser, Giff Cheshire, Steve Free, Verne Athanas, Lauran Paine, and Lewis Patten. Shadow of the Lariat is a terrific acquisition choice for the community, especially for the older male readership. -- Midwest Book Review