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Elmer Kelton

ELMER KELTON is the author of almost forty novels and has won awards from the Western Writers of America, the Texas Institute of Letters, and the Western Literature Association. His most recent work is Badger Boy. Kelton and his wife make their home in San Angelo, Texas. JOYCE GIBSON ROACH is an author, columnist, folklorist, and three-time winner of the Spur Award from Western Writers of America.

Elmer Kelton book reviews

  • Good old boys 5 out of 5

    By Waven, Evening Shade, AR, Jan 28, 2010

    The truth inside stories is what makes them good, in any genre, and I think Kelton did a wonderful job with this book. Close to his own heart, and based in part on his own family and experiences,... read more

  • Time It Never Rained 4 out of 5

    By Stephen, Nanuet, NY, Jan 27, 2010

    One of the best American novels I have ever read.
    The story of a Texas rancher during the years of a great drought in the 1950s it tells of a time of changing attitudes and the valiant struggle of... read more

  • Pumpkin Rollers 5 out of 5

    Another excellent Kelton book

    By Kelly111, Palm Springs, CA, Jan 21, 2010

    Elmer Kelton tells another wonderfully vivid story of cowboy life. Budget time to read this one, you won't want to stop until you're finished. read more