I have just finished this final book in the saga: Sons of Texas. All 3 books are about the Lewis family from father Mordecai to his sons Michael who is much like his father, and the other brothers Andrew, James, and sister Annie. All of them are strong characters who have trials and tribulations all the way up to and and including the climax at the Alamo and the battle for the liberation of Texas from Mexico. They orginate in Tennessee and gradually one by one leave for the proomise of land and riches in Texas. Along the way in all three books you were learn to love the friends and allies they meet, and learn to strongly hate some of their enemies such as the despicable Blackwoods who also orginated in TN. Much like the famous Sackett's that Lamour penned the books are strong and rich in heritage and history. If you haven't ever read a western in your life this is the series for you to cut your teeth on and you might just become a fan of the genre. Kelton knows history and knows how to develop a story in addition to his strong main characters. You find yourself deeply interested in the fate of the Lewis family and feel the pain and trials they face as they literally come of age before your eyes. Well done Mr. Kelton I cherish your novels and space them as I know you are no longer with us, but have left a legacy of great books many of them spur award winners for us to enjoy.

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