The Burning Hills

A Novel

By: Louis L'Amour

Narrated by: Keith Szarabajka

Wounded, dehydrated, and escaping a violent feud with the men of Bob Sutton’s ranch, Trace Jordan is near collapse when he descends from the heat of the desert into a cool, secluded canyon. He wakes to find a beautiful woman gently nursing him back to health. Strong and proud, Maria Cristina has also suffered at the hands of Sutton and his men. The experience has left her hostile and defiant. Trace, intrigued by Maria’s grit and determination, can’t help trying to peel back her layers—but his attraction makes her a target.

Sutton’s men are watching and waiting for Trace to show himself. If he escapes, Maria will have to face them alone. But if he convinces her to go with him, Trace and Maria will have to survive a heat-blasted, waterless desert. And if that doesn’t kill them, the Apaches will.

Tough Western with no apologies

This was one of the more gripping LL stories, involving a manhunt in the brutal Southwest desert. Be prepared for descriptions of the environment and the people that might cause discomfort. Including when our typical “broad shouldered and lean of hip” hero “breaks a filly”, his dark-eyed love interest. These were the days when it was ok that all males were men and all females were girls.

Great story

We have listened to LL’s audiobooks for over 30 years. This one is worth listening to again and again. There are a few punch lines that left us laughing for hours.

great tale full of adventure and hard riding .

on the run and finding no one to help his needs out weigh the risks and he keeps surviving even the desert. Finally finding himself hope and rescue.

A Good Read

This book has plenty of western action and a touch of romance. It has colorful characters, as well as bad guys and good guys.

Great listen

Good suspense, moved along at good pace. Another great story by L’amour. An enjoyable book.