Outlaw

An excellent book. Told first person by a great writer. It is about the old west, centered in northern New Mexico. It is a tale of an orphan who is adopted who grows up to be a cattle thief . He later becomes rich through honest work. The story spans several decades and bring us up to modern times. It is a bittersweet tale of changing times. It is a novel based on a true story. Hard, hard hard to put down.

I had read this years ago, loaned out my paperback copy and never got it back. For me, this is one of a few select novels I will re-read.So when I found it on Amazon, I ordered several hardcover copies-- a replacement for mine, and some to give out to people I knew would appreciate Kiefer's style of writing.It's a fast-paced, easy read if colloquial lingo doesn't bother you. An epic-style story of a larger-than-life character. No earth-shattering revelations or social commentary here, but a fun western romp for pure entertainment.

If you want to read a good adventure while on vacation or traveling I'd suggest you purchase Outlaw. it's too bad Warren Kiefer didn't write more books or he would have become my favorite author. Set in New Mexico this is the story of an orphan named Lee Oliver Garland who after having his family wiped out by Apache raiders is taken in my a Mexican family. Follow his journey from cattle rustler to oil baron, from bordellos to mansions on Fifth Avenue with a sojourn with the Rough Riders in Cuba thrown in. this is the story of one man's trip through life. A little bit of the magic and a little bit of the tragic. A great book

The books condition was very poor. No cover. Scotch tape holding it together

If you liked Lonesome Dove, you will like Outlaw.

I read constantly and this is my all-time favorite book. It's like Forrest Gump in the 1800's.

One of the best paper backs I have ever read.

Fabulous book. Wish someone would make it into a movie