Hallowed Ground, by Darrel Sparkman

The chapters in this book are like a sack of Lays potato chips; you can’t read just one. This book had me hooked from the first chapter and it wouldn’t let me go. I had so much to do and I kept promising myself that I could read as soon as I finished my work. Then I’d binge read.

Sparkman has a way with words that makes me stop and savor a phrase, but can’t wait to find out what happens next. His scenes are so visual that I feel like I am there. I love the humor he infuses with his characters. Sometimes I burst out laughing at an exchange and share with my husband (who doesn’t enjoy reading.) He smiles at the joy I’m getting out of it, though.

The ending of this book was a surprise for me – not bad, just unexpected. I definitely recommend the western, “Hallowed Ground,” by Darrel Sparkman.

Linda L. Rigsbee