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Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite
The plot of Jesse James and the Secret Legend of Captain Coytus by Alex Mueck begins in the present day. Ulysses Hercules Baxter wrote a thesis paper set in the era of Jesse James. When the Harvard professor looked at the paper, he suspected one or more faculty members were attempting to play a trick on him. But when Professor Gladstone met with Baxter, it was obvious that the young man believed every word he’d written. Baxter’s thesis was more like a novel than a normal thesis paper, but even more troubling for the professor is the lack of proof that Coytus ever existed. Baxter’s grade will determine whether or not he fails the class. There is only one way to prove to Professor Gladstone the authenticity of the thesis and that is to take him back in time through the reading of the paper.
Captain Coytus is out for revenge. The year is 1864. Coytus knows the name of the man responsible for the death of his father, none other than Jesse Woodson James. Coytus’ journey was quite an adventure for he found his soul-mate and was asked to take the position of sheriff in Booneville. Along with his woman and the deputy, Captain Coytus discovers there comes a time when we all must wise up.
Alex Mueck’s book is an entertaining read. The author cleverly takes a few historical characters, adds a mix of fictional characters, and stirs in a heaping dose of humor. There are numerous twists and turns that are sure to keep readers eagerly turning pages. The deputy is hilarious. I was reminded of Barney Fife. One of the ways you can distinguish between a good author and a great author is his or her ability to stir a reader’s emotions. Alex Mueck manages to stir all of the emotions from anger to laughter and all the rest in between. The author’s talent and sense of humor shines through in this book. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
