In the world of western literature two names loom very large, one would be the excellent Louis L'Amour, and the other is Zane Grey. Personally, I really do prefer the works of Mr. L'Amour, but Grey has a great many books worthy of recommendation too, and one of those novels is certainly the Fugitive Trail. A western tale very much worthy of the term classic.
The story follows the exploits of Bruce Lockheart, an honorable young man who chooses to take the blame for his younger brother's crimes. The younger Lockheart is in love with a young lady named Trinity and he plans to marry her, but what Bruce doesn't realize is that Trinity would rather marry him. So, Bruce Lockheart takes to the so-called fugitive trail with the Texas Rangers in pursuit, and Trinity too who is out to clear the name of the man she loves.
Zane Grey was a master of frontier storytelling and the Fugitive Trail is a fine example of his considerable writing skills. It's a fast moving read that is quite engaging from beginning to end. It's fairly action packed and features a number of appealing characters. This is a really exciting book and well worth seeking out.
-W. Jay Pinto
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