JOURNAL OF THE GUN YEARS

Clay Hauser tells his own story from the entries he keeps in his journal. Starting with his experiences as a frightened young soldier in the Civil War, he also describes his life as an outlaw and then a town marshal. The story ends with his untimely demise in a small Western mining town. In addition to keeping pace with the action and violence, Stefan Rudnicki uses his warm, rich voice to differentiate the voices of Clay and his friend, a journalist who provides background details for Clay’s story. This tightly crafted account of a legendary shooter is equally a cautionary tale on the price of fame. Rudnicki’s outstanding presentation will engage listeners. S.C.A. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2011]