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Book Review By Lucy Johnson
Crossfire Trail by Louis L'Amour

As the old cattleman lay dying, he reminded Rafe of his promise; Rafe must find the cattleman's wife and daughter and protect them. So Rafe sets out and his quest and finds the daughter, Ann Rodney, playing right into the hands of those who killed her father. Rafe must win her trust while exposing the respected Bruce Barkow for what he was, a thief and murderer. But Bruce had cold blooded killers and the law on his side. Rafe was in for a fight - not only for his life but that of Ann Rodney as well.


Plot & Themes
Tone of story - suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
descript. of violence and chases - 30 %
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 %
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 20 %
Western Yes
Story primarily about - fighting outlaws

Main Character
Gender - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Race

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - 20's-30's
Profession/status:
Motive of antagonist - money/treasure
How sensitive is this character?
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - West
Farm/Ranch? Yes
Farm/Ranch: - ranch

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog
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