Fourth Horseman by Randy Lee Eickhoff (1998, Hardcover
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Fourth Horseman by Randy Lee Eickhoff (1998, Hardcover. Very well written. In Part 4, the last part of the story, I found that the writing gets even better, more intense. On one level this is a story of the west, a story of a string of shoot outs. But there are multiple levels to the story. The story of Doc Holliday told from the 1st person perspective of Holliday. Very well written. The author's descriptive writing excels at putting the reader in the locations, in the hotel rooms. In Part 4, the last part of the story, I found that the writing gets even better, more intense. On one level this is a story of the west, a story of a string of shoot outs. But there are multiple levels to the story. For one, Holliday represents the fading west. As he travels through the west, we experience how civilization (law & order) follows pushing him westward until there is only civilization. At another level, this is a morality tale of a person dealing with his known fate and how it drives him. It's a story of love, revenge, and loyalty. On the other hand, seeing Holliday's life through his own eyes, can't help but examine whether or not he was a natural psychopath or did his fate of TB make him a psychopath. This aspect is to take his story in a contemporary perspective because in today's world Holliday would likely be considered a serial killer during which in his mind he is wielding a out of form of justice. Also, the story provides insight into the gun culture as Holliday's life rests on guns and using them. In all likelihood, the author was not intending this, but I think this issue is there. Finally, the author's description of gambling and how cheating is done is an education, and an intriguing and fascinating aspect of the story.
