Morgan Kane fulfills the classic Western protagonist charateristics that contribute to a classic Western tale.  Kane is a Texas Ranger who rides alone in the Western plains.  He gambles, drinks and fends off the lovely young ladies some of the time when virtue requires.  In the midst of it all, he chases down bad guys.

Without Mercy catches Kane being hoodwinked and "hog-tied" by a group of bandits exacting their revenge on the Ranger who killed their brother and leader.  Kane falls for the lure of a beautiful seductress and ends up taking a "fall" off the train.

The story finds its suspense and climax in discovering if Kane will recover and exact his own revenge on the three formidable outlaws and the one lovely lady.

Readers find themselves privy to Kane's thoughts and point of view throughout the drama.  The story also takes readers on a journey through the Wild West.

The book is a satisfying Western that is just the right length.  The only drawback in the book is the archaic descriptions of race that although they fit the historical context still might find shudders among contemporary readers.  I would be eager to read the upcoming books in this series.
Morgan Kane fulfills the classic Western protagonist charateristics that contribute to a classic Western tale. Kane is a Texas Ranger who rides alone in the Western plains. He gambles, drinks and fends off the lovely young ladies some of the time when virtue requires. In the midst of it all, he chases down bad guys. Without Mercy catches Kane being hoodwinked and "hog-tied" by a group of bandits exacting their revenge on the Ranger who killed their brother and leader. Kane falls for the lure of a beautiful seductress and ends up taking a "fall" off the train. The story finds its suspense and climax in discovering if Kane will recover and exact his own revenge on the three formidable outlaws and the one lovely lady. Readers find themselves privy to Kane's thoughts and point of view throughout the drama. The story also takes readers on a journey through the Wild West. The book is a satisfying Western that is just the right length. The only drawback in the book is the archaic descriptions of race that although they fit the historical context still might find shudders among contemporary readers. I would be eager to read the upcoming books in this series.