Marked Men

By: John Mierau

Narrated by: Rish Outfield

A stowaway on a train, running from something horrible, falls into the hands of evil men. Soon, innocent lives will be lost as human monsters will face something ancient, powerful - and hungry.

©2012 John Mierau (P)2014 John Mierau

Weird West

What did you love best about Marked Men?

Being a western there are villains, guns, a train and a mine; but these old familiar things certainly didn't dominate the story. This story appears to start out in a recognized fashion, it just doesn't end up in the usual way. If you like some macabre with your dynamite try this.

What about Rish Outfield’s performance did you like?

A quality narration, I liked the voices and especially the pacing. It moved along lively like, and there was no need to back it up and listen to anything again.

Great "Weird West" story!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Strong distinguishable characters dealing with internal and external conflict, working towards atonement, a smooth mix of historical settings and a supernatural element that adds to, but does not overwhelm, the classic western setting.

What other book might you compare Marked Men to and why?

This would fit on the "Weird Western" book shelf, but much closer to Deadwood than "Cowboys and Aliens" or "Brisco County Jr".

Which character – as performed by Rish Outfield – was your favorite?

Rish did a great job with the voices, and paused appropriately to help make the transitions clear during flash back sequences too.