KING OF THE GUNMEN

Fans of gunslinging Westerns are sure to enjoy this well-produced audio program. Two short stories are made even more exciting with fitting music and realistic sound effects. The perfectly cast character voices make the heroes, villains, cowhands, rowdy townsfolk, and sassy women come to life. These stories, published in the 1930s, sound more like timeless classics than some of Hubbard’s other Golden-Age offerings. “King of the Gunmen” finds ace gunslinger Kit Gordon on the right side of the law, helping to bring peace to a town in conflict. “The No-Gun Gunhawk” features the son of a legendary gunman who refuses to carry firearms. The fast-paced stories and high-quality production make this a captivating audio experience. M.M.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2014]