The Magpie Coffin by Wile E. Young

The Magpie Coffin

Wile E. Young

210 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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For readers who crave unapologetic, unflinching tales of revenge and the darker side of the American West, The Magpie Coffin by Wile E. Young is a gripping and intense read that will appeal to fans of gritty, action-packed stories that explore the complexities of loyalty, fate, and the unyielding pursuit of vengeance.

Description

The year is 1875 and outlaw Salem Covington has spent the last twenty years collecting stories, possessions, and lives. Nicknamed "The Black Magpie" for his exploits during the war, Salem has carved a bloody trail across the western territories. I...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 181 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

adventurous: 76%

tense: 56%

mysterious: 40%

challenging: 16%

funny: 3%

sad: 3%


Pace

68% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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