The Last Ride - Hardcover

Eidson, Tom

 
9780399140570: The Last Ride

Synopsis

A powerful novel of the American West narrates the story of a dying man's attempts to make peace with his daughter, their struggle to rescue his granddaughter from renegades and slave traders, and his lifelong search for inner peace.

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Review

Praise for Thomas Eidson and his books:

‘Spare, violent and exciting...recreates an unforgiving world in which a moment’s distraction can prove fatal.’ Times Literary Supplement

‘Compelling...a powerful feat of storytelling.’ Irish Times

‘Eidson writes clean and lean, with a hint of sage incense, and can strike a lingering chord. Should make mellow celluloid entertainment.’ Kirkus Reviews

‘The pace and tension are unremitting, but there’s also time for some heart-wrenching emotion.’ Daily Express

‘The writing is excellent and the atmosphere of place is first rate.’ Dee Brown

About the Author

Thomas Eidson is the author of four previous novels including the award-winning St Agnes' Stand. In 2004, Ron Howard made his novel The Last Ride into a feature film, The Missing. Thomas Eidson lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

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