The Long Shooters by Daniel C. Chamberlain

The Long Shooters Reviews

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  Deb

  First things first: Mystery isn't my preferred genre. That being said, I do like a little mystery in what I read, so it's not a totally new genre for me.
  
  Oh, and note, 3 starts on Goodreads still means I liked it... so, yeah...
  
  The opening chapters were AMAZING! I was totally drawn into those battlefield scenes... I do kind of wish the rest of the book had been like that.
  
  As for the mystery... well... When it finally played out, if felt a bit like an episode of "Castle"... you know, when they finally pick the bad guy and then they give the audience a run down of how it all worked. The main difference is that in "Castle" (or similar shows), the good guys don't know the answers till the end, either... The run down they give is what they've just worked out, too... I felt that in this case, Shaw had kept some of his conclusions from me, and I'm not a fan of that.
  
  Of course, I kept trying to figure out the truth as I read... I certainly had my ideas. They didn't play out. (My ideas were probably too cliched, anyway)
  
  I think this one is a debut novel, though? Shows huge promise. As I said, those opening chapters... wow. They were really good. I'll be interested to see what kind of stories Mr. Chamberlain has gone on to write since.
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  Allan Straw

  A very good read.
  
  I love Westerns', and this is one of the best. I especially liked Shaw. Too often the author does not developed the character to a point where he actually leaves his professional life. They find a character and keep him going book after book. Looking forward to more from Mr. Chamberlain. Or is Shaw coming back??
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  Debora Galmiche

  The Long Shooter is captivating from the start to finish. I can usually predict the end of a book, however one of Chamberlain’s talents is to elude the obvious. I had a very hard time putting his work down. I am hoping for a sequel to Long Shooter!
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  Walter Breyer

  Lots of twists & turns
  
  I was engaged in this story initially and through the first half. After that it seemed to drag on with excessive detail and a plot that wouldn’t end. I may try another of this author’s books, not sure.
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  Peggy Holloway

  I am always pleased to write a review for an exceptional book by an exceptional author. I don't usually read westerns but I had ordered the paperback copy for my brother who was recovering from open hear surgery (5 bypass). I had met Mr. Chamerlain on twitter and noticed that he wrote westerns. My brother always liked westerns. Then I just had to order the e-book for myself, I was hoping to be able to discuss the book with my brother.
  
  I like the way this author writes. The book moves along at a good pace and the plot keeps you guessing with many twists and turns. It is not a typical western with cowboys and indians, but it is a murder mystery and a beautiful love story. The author must be a very sensitive person to write a love story with this kind of depth. It is very sad in places and made me cry. I love a book that turns on all the emotions.
  
  I would like to say one thing about the editor of this book. I've written before about editors sterelizing a book to the point that there is no flavor left to it. The editor of this book has not done that, but has let the personality of the author shine through.
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  Carl R.

  This is a mystery within a love story within deftly written frontier saga. Chamberlain's language is as simple and clean and on-target as the rifles his protagonist and antagonist employ as the tools of their trade. And the technical details of his descriptions invest every scene with the clarity of a mountain stream. The tale spends much of its time in that ever-fascinating space between what is beyond the reach of the law, but still moral; between what is legally permissible and what is just. Still and all, it's not a preachy morality play, but a story deeply enmeshed in the flesh and blood and emotions of some compelling characters whose conflicts and motivations make for mysterious twists that keep the reader guessing.
  You might bargain for a western when you pick up The Long Shooters, but you'll get a true novel that reaches beyond its genre into a league with the likes of A.B. Guthrie and his ilk.
  
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  Regina Puckett

  The Long Shooters is a wonderful mixture of several genres all thrown into one great book. Mr. Chamberlian is an excellent storyteller. I love mysteries, but this tale is so much more than that. This story has all of the trimmings. I can't resist a good love story. I don't want the guys out there to worry about that though. This story doesn't gush over with that aspect of the tale, but there is just the right amount to put a small glow into the reader's heart. While I can usually figure out who the bad guy is way before the ending, this one took me totally by surprise.
  
  If I had a hat, I would tip it in respect for this talented writer. By all means read The Long Shooters. You'll be telling your friends they need to read it too.
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  John Horst

  This is a very nicely written, interesting, and compelling story. Mr. Chamberlain has clearly put time, effort, heart and soul into the creation of this story and that is why I entitled this review "not a Pulp Western" as he clearly wasn't banging it out to meet some sort of deadline. It is evident that he is a scholar of the period and knows his subject. I hope to see more work from him in the near future.
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  Preston Malone

  The western genre deserves a talented writer like Daniel Chamberlain. For a first novel The Long Shooters is a tour de force.
  
  Dan manages to weave a nuanced original story with great characters, vivid scenes and accurate history. To top it off it ends with an unpredictable surprise. This is storytelling at its very best, equal in every way to the great writers of western lore.
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  Dave Folsom

  I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Mr. Chamberlain's story is well written, his research of civil war weaponry is excellent and believable and includes well-developed characters, adventure, action and a touching romance.
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  Lee Holz

  A modern take on the classic western morality tale full of authentic detail, particularly regarding period weapons and their use. The characters are interesting, and the mystery was a good one. All-in-all, a highly enjoyable read.
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  Alison Bruce

  Excellent story in the tradition of Zane Grey. It had everything I look for in a western: authenticity, good characters, suspense, adventure, plus there was a mystery to solve.
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  Lynda Cox

  Darn good
  
  Well researched. Some POV issues but certainly not enough to take away from the reading pleasure. A book Western fans can enjoy reminiscent of L'Amour..
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  Todd Haines

  I could tell this wasva five star book from the start. lots of highlights