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5.0 out of 5 stars
An exciting saga of danger, dramatically narrated, Nov 17 2003
The Sky-Liners is a gripping western audiobook by the celebrated author Louis L'Amour, about brave gunfighters from the Sackett clan who have their work cut out for them simply surviving against the deadliest and most expensive hired enemies. An exciting saga of danger dramatically narrated by Jason Culp, The Sky-Liners fully engage the listener in the thrill of combat, the taking of personal risks, and the determination to persevere no matter what. A "must" for all Louis L'Amour fans, as well as an ideal acquisition choice for community library audiobook collections, The Sky-Liners is a complete and unabridged, with four 1 hour cassettes in a sturdy book-size plastic shell casing.
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The story of the Sacketts is continued in "The Sky-Liners", May 29 2002
Flagan and Galloway are not only brothers, they are Sacketts. After crossing paths with Black Fetchen and coming out of the ordeal alive, they knew it was best to keep away from him. But when they are asked to escort young and pretty Judith Costello to her father's ranch, they couldn't refuse. Unfortunately, Black Fetchen has had his eye on Judith for a while and wants to marry her. Judith being young also wants to marry him, not knowing what is good for her. So when the Sacketts leave with Judith, Fetchen follows them along with his gang of hired guns and troublemakers. But Fetchen also has another reason for following them out west... and Flagan and Galloway are never the ones to stay away from trouble, no less back away from a fight.One of my favorite Sackett novels, which is saying a lot since all of the books are fantastic! Louis L'Amour captures the West to perfection in all of his books, making you really get into the story and get to know each and every one of his characters. "The Sky-Liners" differs in some ways from the other Sackett novels in which it has some very humorous parts! From the very first page I guarantee you'll be laughing (I always do!). I'm serious, the first maybe three or four pages where Flagan and Galloway face the Fetchens is hilarious! But the book has its serious and grim parts, with plenty of action and gun fights. If you loved "The Sky-Liners", I surely do recommend "Galloway", which continues the adventures of the Sackett brothers. But all-in-all, all of the Sackett novels should be read. A few other of my favorites are "Jubal Sackett", "Ride the River", and "Sackett". Other Louis L'Amour greats are "Crossfire Trail", "Westward the Tide", "A Man Called Noon", "North to the Rails", and "Hills of Homicide".
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In the Louis L'Amour tradition, another great Sackett story!, Nov 13 1997
If you're a L'Amour fan all you need to know about this book (to want to read it) is that it's a "Sackett" story. If you like westerns in general this book can be your introduction to the world of Louis L'Amour, the greatest western writer of all time. The story, in itself, is not that unique but the telling of it is L'Amour gold. The Sacketts featured here, Galloway and Flagan, give you more laughs than other Sackett characters and even at their most serious, they entertain. This is a typical L'Amour read which is to say it is NOT a typical western. L'Amour's characters, and especially the Sacketts, show bravery, endurance, loyality and strength. Throughout this book, and any other by this author, you will find profound thoughts, wisdom and ideals to live by - all of this and more is in addition to an action oriented story that will keep you turning pages to the end. If you like this book, you'll want to read "Galloway" and all of the other Sackett novels. Louis L'Amour books become best friends to be revisted again and again. I've been reading his books for 35 years now and still find them exciting and somehow new.
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by Louis L'Amour
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