R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 7/24/2012 + 1438 more book reviews

Ah, this is a most entertaining read about two brothers whose vocation is murder. Droll humor reins throughout this novel. The two brothers set out to murder a prospector on the orders of the Commodore, a wealthy controlling individual who employs them for just this purpose. The novel dwells upon their travels from Oregon City to California where the prospector is working his claim. While there are numerous murders, many incidents lighten the tale - the appearance of the weeping man, twice; the boy who is clubbed in the head again and again because it seems like those who see him must do so; the encounter with four murderers whose intent is clear to the two brothers; and the loss of their riches again and again and again. Certainly not your typical western!

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