Reilly's Luck

By: Louis L'Amour

Narrated by: Beau Bridges

Val Darrant was just four years old the snowy night his mother abandoned him. But instead of meeting a lonely death, he met Will Reilly—a gentleman, a gambler, and a worldly, self-taught scholar. For ten years they each were all the family the other had, traveling from dusty American boomtowns to the glittering cities of Belle Époque Europe—until the day Reilly’s luck ran out in a roar of gunfire.

But it wasn’t a gambling brawl or a pack of thieves that sealed Will’s fate. It was a far more complex story that Val would soon uncover—one that would bring him face-to-face with the one person he least wants to see: his mother. With the help of a beautiful, street-smart rancher and the woman who was Will Reilly’s lost love, Val must close this last cruel chapter of his past before he can turn the page on an uncertain future.

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Four year old Val Durrant's mother orders his execution via dumping him out in freezing temperatures. Instead, Val's step father leaves him with young gambler Will Reilly who feels it's fate and that he must try his best to raise Val right. As they adventure east, west and across to Europe, he teaches Val friendship, love, loyalty, honor and a healthy dose of street smarts. Val grows up to be a kind and intelligent man but he's no fool. He makes smart decisions and life works out for him and we get a front row seat to his successes.

I loved this book; I was captivated within the first 2 minutes of the listen. I was so absorbed I would arrive at work and not remember the commute. This book was fast paced and the characters were interesting, including the bad people.

Beau Bridges was a great narrator of men, particularly the grisled hardened type. Beau was totally engaged with every character and his voice stayed strong the whole time. There are not many females that had dialogue in the book, which was good since Beau made every woman, including the young and beautiful, sound like an old granny who hangs out on the back porch, smoking tobackee.

This is one of the best books I've read in the last year.

Great story,

Louis L"amour did a great job on this one. Great story. enjoyed it.Couldn't stop listening.

Best One So Far of Louis L’Amours books because of the story!

Vey enjoyable book! The story is the key to this books quality! Best One So Far of Louis L’Amours books because of the story!

Absolutley loved this story!

I completely loved Reilly's Luck. I was captured from page one and didn't want to stop reading. LaMour was a brilliant writer. This story was full of interesting characters, high adventure, that perfect touch of romance, and an amazing historical feel for the old West. The story fulfilled every promise it made. I was quite satisfied by the end, yet actually wanted the tales of Val Durant to continue.

Beau Bridges did an amazing job telling this tale. I hope to find more tales that he has narrated.

Great book

Just a great book all the way around.

L’Amour is always a great author.

Unique characters and fantastic storyline.

Also wonderful narration by Beau Bridges