A review by yetanothersusan
The Return of Kid Cooper by Brad Smith

4.0

I am not a fan of westerns and wouldn't have jumped up and down to read this book but it was recommended by someone who knows that I like historical fiction and mysteries. Set in Montana in the early 1900's, Nate Cooper is released from a 30-year prison sentence for helping in a hostage situation. He returns home to find some things have change (cars exist) and some things have stayed the same (Indian still being mistreated, the same corrupt people still in charge). When Nate starts butting his nose into a questionable survey, things get heated and the "western" in the book really comes out. Bar room brawls, men on hillsides shooting people, and cattle rustling all come in to play. Mr. Smith does a terrific job with his writing style of evoking an old western feeling to the story. Many of his characters were a bit stereotyped, but that too felt right. If he has more books like this, I might just become a fan of westerns!

A copy of this book was provided NetGalley and Skyhorse Publishing in exchange for an honest review.