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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Remembering the Events Dec 19, 2008
Russell Smith did a wonderful job of research and telling the story. I got the book several months ago at about 5PM and finished it at 1AM as I could not put it down. It helps to keep things interesting when you know or knew about 80% of the characters. I grew up on a ranch NE of Dryden and my father was one of the horseback "Posse" members looking for the Caveman after he shot Sheriff Cooksey. Although the Caveman never came into our ranch house while we were there, he did enter the house and stole plenty of items including a Model 94 Winchester 30-30 rifle that we have never recovered. Although I was only about 9-10 years old when all of this was taking place, Smith's account is dead on with the events I recall. This would make a very good movie.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Russell S. Smith is a top notch author. I can't wait until his next book. Mar 05, 2008
Russell S. Smith was the Police Chief in San Angelo, Texas for years. He was an outstanding officer. There were many twists and turns in this book, it kept my interest and eyes on the printed page. He is a true detective, enjoying the chase as he traced the facts in order to find the truth.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
This TX crime story comes alive in the pages - an intimate and historical account Jan 13, 2008
What a great book! Author, retired Texas Police Chief Russell Smith, has a unique way of talking to the reader. This is an interesting account of the "Caveman Bandit" - in a time much like the Wild West but in the 1960's. Most certainly all those who have roots in West TX would be interested as well as Texans everywhere. As a Californian, who has never been to that part of the country, I referred to a TX map to visualize the expanse of land that the Bandit inhabited. Wow - it is really incredible to think that a human was capable of covering such an enormous territory. Also incredible is the way this man slinked in and out of businesses, houses, rugged terrain, in and out of Mexico and Texas -without detection - sometimes underneathe the noses of those who so desperately hunted him. Yes, the bandit was incredibly animal-like: digging for shelter in caves, surviving off the land, outwitting and outrunning his prey. You will have to read this book for the interesting details and to see how the story ends. Bravo Chief Smith!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I didn't want the story to end Apr 17, 2007
Russell Smith has a way of telling a story so that you see every event, almost as if you were there when it happened. You see the rugged country and the people very vividly in your mind. You feel the suspense as the caveman bandit enters a home at night while the occupants are sleeping. You laugh as two macho teenage boys decide they will be heroes and catch the bandit one dark, cold night. I got so involved in the story, I didn't want it to end.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
I could not put this book down! Mar 24, 2007
What a great book. I could visualize the caveman bandit, his hiding spots, the rough land, the houses and the people. Russell Smith brings the characters and the landscape to life. Chapter 1 was a great way to start the book and it hooked me. I can't wait to read his next book.
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