Black Jack


Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)

(4.6 stars; 456 reviews)

The son of a notorious outlaw is adopted into a wealthy, law-abiding family as an infant after his father is killed in an attempted robbery. Will he follow in the footsteps of his outlaw father or will his life be guided by the respectable woman who nurtured him to manhood? Another exciting tale by the master of the pulp western, Max Brand. (Summary by Richard Kilmer) (8 hr 21 min)

Chapters

01 - Chapter 1 13:22 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
02 - Chapter 2 14:27 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
03 - Chapter 3 15:33 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
04 - Chapter 4 14:53 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
05 - Chapter 5 8:09 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
06 - Chapter 6 10:56 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
07 - Chapter 7 10:52 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
08 - Chapter 8 10:45 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
09 - Chapter 9 9:18 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
10 - Chapter 10 11:32 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
11 - Chapter 11 14:26 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
12 - Chapter 12 11:10 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
13 - Chapter 13 13:55 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
14 - Chapter 14 9:17 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
15 - Chapter 15 12:08 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
16 - Chapter 16 10:40 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
17 - Chapter 17 12:35 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
18 - Chapter 18 19:09 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
19 - Chapter 19 10:07 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
20 - Chapter 20 10:14 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
21 - Chapter 21 14:21 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
22 - Chapter 22 10:56 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
23 - Chapter 23 15:16 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
24 - Chapter 24 12:12 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
25 - Chapter 25 16:14 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
26 - Chapter 26 14:21 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
27 - Chapter 27 15:47 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
28 - Chapter 28 10:57 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
29 - Chapter 29 13:43 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
30 - Chapter 30 12:53 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
31 - Chapter 31 10:58 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
32 - Chapter 32 12:20 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
33 - Chapter 33 8:18 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
34 - Chapter 34 18:51 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
35 - Chapter 35 17:15 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
36 - Chapter 36 9:09 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
37 - Chapter 37 20:52 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
38 - Chapter 38 23:50 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)

Reviews

a good book to listen to


(5 stars)

Brand had pretty much the same plots and characters (including stunning horses) in his novels, but they are good stories that hold your attention. One odd thing about Kilmer’s reading is the pronunciation of the horse’s name. He started out with Les Sangre (even tho Les is French and Sangre is Spanish) then it was La Sangre and ended with El Sangre.

Nature vs Nurture story; quite well done.


(5 stars)

This story is well worth your time. It's a classic nature vs nurture tale set in the west and featuring characters you come to like and take an interest in their outcomes. And the action will keep you guessing right up to the end of the last chapter -- which way will our young man turn? Excellent Librivox volunteer reader as well :)


(3.5 stars)

Kilmer, always a good reader! Some of the story was riveting, especially the first part. Then agonizing in the latter part as the hero seeks to find his true self....new characters and events that seem to go on and on. Galls me that the betrayer was never discovered which would have been an exciting moment.

Reader worth getting used to.


(3 stars)

over a bet, will blood will out or will love and parenting? should the lost occurs before his 25th birthday, he inherits otherwise he is kicked out. he knows nothing of this.

Great story


(5 stars)

Max Brand explores the complexities of blood relations in this novel. Also examined is the concept of "nature versus nuture." Max Brand is an artistic genius at reveling character and developing the theme.

A GOOD WOMAN IS PRICELESS


(5 stars)

A unique western with a unique, feel-good ending. Brand stood at the head of his class and still does. Kilmer's style and voice add pure enjoyment to these stories.

Proud Tale


(5 stars)

Colby, Cornish, or Holis, Terry had to prove himself. powerful story with lots of depth in characters.


(4 stars)

ending did not finish the story all those pages to not know what happen to the bad guy.