Shoot at the Sunset

Shoot at the Sunset brings the Southern Californian desert to life. Sand and wind leap off the page. The battles of both running a ranch and just plain living in such an area make the story feel real.

Each of the characters was well developed–and some of them brought unexpected twists to the story. There was one character I didn't expect to like, but eventually found myself nibbling my fingernails over. No names given for the sake of spoilers!

The plot moves along at a nice pace and involves plenty of danger and adventure. The Greens' hotel was remarkable. The way Kathleen described all the secret passages raised the hair on the back of my neck. I love a good secret passage.

On thing I wasn't so fond of the love triangle with Lucy, Preston, and Clyve the rancher. Lucy's motivation was believable. It just didn't feel sensible.

The faith content of this story was a delight, as well as the way it was displayed in the characters. Repentance and seeking the Lord are sprinkled throughout the story.

One thing to note is that Shoot at the Sunset deals with some hard subjects. Addiction, rape, and death are all touched on. However, Kathleen handles each topic with gentleness and care, and nothing is described graphically or in a cringe-worthy way. Still, you'll definitely want to be aware of this before reading.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book, but my thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.