The Desert Crucible: The Real Sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage Audiobook

" This is a great easy to read and escape back to the old west book. It is my first Grey book, but I will definitly read his books again. Well written, with a great ability to paint fabulous pictures of the scenery around the characters. The hero of the story learns to survive in the west and discover what he really believes in while saving the woman of his dreams in a very pulp-western way. Great read if you just want to be entertained. "

" Started out ok, with some Abbey like descriptions of the desert. The story plot started out interesting as well. However, about a third of the way through this one got really stale. Descriptions of the land became repetitive, the plot unfolded in painfully predictable fashion, and the protagonist degenerated into hand wringing questioning of his potential relationship with the Sago Lily. This book was fine for the cross-country plane ride I read it on but not one I would go out and buy. If you like Zane Grey or Westerns in general you could consider getting it for free on the Kindle but if your time is limited go ahead and skip it. 2 stars after a relatively strong start. "

" "He beheld what seemed a world that knew only magnitude." "

" It's not as good as Riders of the Purple Sage, but still interesting and well-written. "

" Sequel to "Riders of the Purple Sage", Grey clearly has issues with Mormons and presents Indians as noble, wise people. Description of the landscape is first rate. The story is melodramatic. "

" It is a great book "

" Enjoyed this book alot. Enjoy westerns alot. "

" This is a wonderful story. I listened to it on Audible.com and the reader compounded the book close to greatness. "

" A re-read for me. I haven't read it in years but it was as good as I remember. I have always enjoyed Zane Grey's writting. This is one of my two favs of his. "

" The Rainbow Trail, a Romance by Zane Grey (1943) "

" rescued mormon sealed wives and statuesque-stereotyped navajos, what more could a girl want from a pulp western "

" The entertaining sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. I loved it. "

" If you wanted to know more about what those Mormons got up to in the wild wild west this is your book. "

" Zane Grey... need I say more?!? A must read, especially if you are from Utah! I don't know how many times I have read this book! It is just amazing! Make sure you read Riders of the Purple Sage first! "

" ZANE Grey is always a good read. "

" This is my favorite book of the Western genre. The visualization of the country is spectacular. The reading by Jim Gough is 10 on a scale of 10 and truly communicates the beauty of the story itself. Highly recommended. "

" This is my favorite book of the Western genre. The visualization of the country is spectacular. The reading by Jim Gough is 10 on a scale of 10 and truly communicates the beauty of the story itself. Highly recommended. "