From the Listening Hills, Louis LAmour
From the Listening Hills, Louis LAmour
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From the Listening Hills

Author: Louis L'Amour

Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd

Unabridged: 3 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2003


Synopsis

Classic tales that capture the heroic and indomitable spirit of our great land

The twelve stories in this collection run the spectrum of human emotions as they transport us from the fading majesty of the Old West to a small-town football field to the lonely canyons of one man’s mind. These classic tales of adventure, mystery, mysticism, and suspense epitomize the uniquely American yearning for connection and roots, justice and love, as only L’Amour can. Here is a diverse group of heroes and traitors, outlaws and lawmen—the innocent, the guilty, and those who operate in the shadowy territory outside the reach of justice.

The wastelands of Death Valley form the backdrop for the tale of a desperate man who leads his pursuers into a desert trap—where heat and thirst are his only weapons. A rodeo rider framed for a crime he didn’t commit takes a wild ride on a legendary bronco that may help him catch the real killers. An American pilot flies Russian and British agents into the labyrinthine forests of Asiatic Russia—only to discover that one of them is a traitor. A hit man discovers the fatal limits of friendship; and a quest for revenge becomes a frantic race to find a cache of gold hidden in the drifting sands of the Southwest. And in a powerful and moving parable, an Indian boy must lead his family across a drought-ravaged land with nothing to guide him but his faith.

The gripping title story counts down the final hours of a wounded man struggling to fend off his enemies and certain death. Before time runs out, he must finish the most important task of his life: a letter to his unborn son that will vindicate the family name. Filled with a special brand of passion and drama, From the Listening Hills is an exemplary collection that showcases the enduring talents of one of America’s most beloved authors.

About The Author

Louis L'Amour, truly America's favorite storyteller, was the first fiction writer ever to receive the Congressional Gold Medal from the United States Congress in honor of his life's work, and was also awarded the Medal of Freedom. There are more than 265 million copies of his books in print worldwide.


Reviews

Goodreads review by William

3.5 star An eclectic collection of short stories never before published.......more

Goodreads review by Frank

Short stories. Usually I don't care for the short stories. Most of these were not too bad, however.......more

Goodreads review by Ed

A 2003 short story collection by Louis L'Amour. The collection is copyright 2003 although the author died in 1988 and no original publication dates for the individual stories are given. This collection includes: Anything for a Pal • Backfield Battering Ram • Down Paagumene Way • Flight to the North......more

Goodreads review by Kacey

I've heard of this author and knew him to be a very famous western writer. I love westerns, so I picked this up. Little did I know this would actually be a collection of short stories. Which is fine because some of them were still enjoyable, and I learned what kind of writing this guy did, but I'll......more

Goodreads review by Douglas

The bio that concludes this book contains a quote from the author (1908 - 1988) saying that he wants to be remembered "as a storyteller. A good storyteller." This collection of short stories proves that he is just that. It consists of mostly westerns, but also has a couple football and straight acti......more


Quotes

"Filled with grit and gun smoke, this collection is a fine coda to the legendary author’s achievements."
--Publishers Weekly