Something just doesn’t seem right to Milo Talon. He’s used to being hired to do odd jobs by rich men. But this particular case is unusual. Jefferson Henry wants Milo to hunt down his granddaughter, Nancy Henry, who’s been missing for over fifteen years. That doesn’t sound criminal, but why didn’t the search take place fifteen years ago? And why Henry’s sudden interest in locating his granddaughter? Is he really concerned for her safety? Or is he more interested in her demise?As Milo begins to probe these questions, he finds that Nancy Henry isn’t the only person whose life is on the line – if he continues asking dangerous questions, his might be forfeited, too!Discussion.This story had a really interesting premise. The search for a long lost girl whose nearest relative has dubious reasons for wishing to find her. The gunman hired to find her who did not sell his sense of right and wrong with his agreement to hunt her down. The man who is willing, should he find Nancy and should she need the help, to turn his gun on his employer. In the meantime, notorious hired gunslingers have begun to make their way to town…Like I said, the premise was interesting. But it just stretched out too long and was too repetitive. Milo repeats the same questions to himself over and over again – what, where, how, why, whom, etc. And he complained the entire time about not knowing all that was involved in the case, even though he neglected to read important documents that had been given to him concerning the case. (In the end, those documents contained much of the information he needed!)Also, the ending felt empty – almost like it needed a sequel which I’m fairly certain L’Amour didn’t write. I felt there could have been more closure in Anne’s story particularly.I did really enjoy finding out the identity of Nancy (she of course went by a different name) and that of the main villain. Both were half surprises for me. :)Conclusion. Not the best L’Amour. Read To Tame a Land, The Tall Stranger, and The Man Called Noon first.Visit The Blithering Bookster to read more reviews!www.blitheringbookster
Garage Sale find, about 100 Westerns for $2.00So I realize that this is a series book now that I am entering this on Good Reads, but the book is greatI remember my Grandpa would get these books, from all of his kids, and grandchildren as gifts. A day spent fishing with him, reading books on the dock waiting for the fish to swim by our worms. I am going to enjoy these easy predictable reads. After reading the books in series, I will add more to the review to see how it fits, but by itself this is a good book
What do You think about Milo Talon: A Novel (1981)?
Great mystery! I love how it turned out! All I'm going to say is that what goes around comes around!
—Ally
I enjoyed the setting, the twists & turns of the story and I liked that certain characters aren't who you are initially lead to believe but I felt something was lacking. It didn't feel like the ending was as dramatic or interesting as you would expect. I have not looked but I suspect this book is the start of a continued series? If that's the case it will explain why the romantic build up is also a massive let down and that's coming from someone who really isn't fussed about romance at all.
—Katherine Househam
I thought this was a very sub-par novel for L'Amour. Granted, he is not a bright light literarily, but he spins a good yarn and I enjoy his western sagas. I like to read him when I am looking for something light and fun. Milo Talon, however, was ill-conceived, disjointed, incongruous and confusing. He had too many irons in the fire. His main character repeated himself (ad nauseum). The plot did not tie together, too many liberties were taken and the ending was a total let-down. Its like he dashed this novel off in an afternoon without thinking, reviewing or editing. I do not recommend this novel. I will continue to read L'Amour, but on a more selective basis.
—Craig
