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Two sisters set out on a path of vengeance to get justice for the death of their family in author David L. Nichols’s “The High Price of Justice: The Alvarez Sisters – Women of the West”.
The Synopsis
When their family and everyone on their ranch are massacred in an 1880s range war over water rights, and the murderers “have taken their blood money and melted into the West; just disappeared, scot-free,” the surviving Alvarez sisters set out on a journey to bring the killers to justice. Their hunt takes them across the West’s boom towns and mining camps in search of the murders of their family, masquerading as teenage boys, prostitutes, wranglers, horse whisperers, and even a young priest. Early in the sister’s search, they befriend an older woman, who becomes an indispensable asset as the trio tracks down each of the murderers.
The Review
An incredible whirlwind of revenge and justice, two themes often intermingled, allowed the reader to immerse themselves in this narrative fully. The novel’s fast pace and the emotional undertone of the protagonists’ mission were perfect driving forces behind the story, and the imagery found in the author’s writing style brought the wildness and dangers of the Old West setting to life expertly.
The heart of this narrative was in the character development, especially between Anna Belle and Juanita, as they made their way into the wilds to find their father’s killer. The way the author showed the father’s unique relationship with his daughters and how he taught them to survive and be strong in the world rather than be waited on by any man was thoughtfully written into the narrative. The lengths the girls went to to find the people responsible and the intense action of the story will stay with readers long after the book ends.
The Verdict
Author David L. Nichols’s “The High Price of Justice” is a must-read Western thriller. It blends a classic Tarantino film with Tombstone. The narrative’s twists and turns and the rich cast of characters elevate the two protagonists’ journey and keep the reader engaged until the final chapter. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
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