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Publisher:
Branded Black Publishing |
Release
Date: 2004 |
ISBN:
0-9746913-0-5 |
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Format
Reviewed: Paperback |
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Genre:
Western |
Reviewed:
2004 |
Reviewer:
Mary Lynn |
Reviewer
Notes: Buy it at: brandedblackpublishing.com
Reviewer Mary Lynn is the author
of "Dear Cari." |
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Ebony
Marshal
By Sean Chandler
Former
Union Army Scout Tyler Musler is the law in Indian Territory. While
on the trail of some cattle rustlers, the former slave learns that
his friend, Jacob, is missing. Musler receives a note reportedly
from Jacob, asking Musler to render assistance in a ghost town.
Accompanied by another friend, Musler sets out for the abandoned
town. Along with Jacob, Musler finds a past that not only threatens
his life, but also the lives of those he loves the most.
Ebony
Marshal is a western in the traditional sense, in that there
are enough obligatory ambushes to suit the most demanding taste,
all while providing an interesting look into a segment of western
history that is often overlooked--the role African-Americans played
in paving the way west. I found Chandler’s style pleasing
rather than preachy, which made for an engrossing read
The
ending was rather abrupt and left me wishing for a hint as to whether
or not I could expect to see the Ebony Marshall again. Nevertheless,
I found the book difficult to put down and would be happy to read
the further adventures of Tyler Musler, the Ebony Marshal.
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