First off, the fact that this is labeled as Alex Wayfare, #1 is of some comfort. The biggest complaint I had about this novel was how quickly it came to an end, with some rather big questions still unanswered and no sense of resolution. I shouldn't be surprised that there will be a sequel or sequ...
It was getting a 4 right up to the point that I realised the plot wasn't going to be resolved in this book. I like series, but there has to be some form of resolution of the plot in each book, a complete arc, and this doesn't have one. It gets as far as the 'big reveal' which should have come 2/3...
The story is very well written and captivating. Buehrlen does a beautiful job of setting a variety of scenes throughout the book, whether it be Boston during the roaring twenties, or Missouri in 1876. Buehrlen paints a vivid picture of each scene in the reader's mind. The story consistently keeps...