Gilmans edge was a hit not initially but it gradually gained a large audience which continued to expand, making the edge series the benchmark by which all other westerns of the period were judged. More editions of california killing edge george g gilman. Gilmans edge series remains, to this day, the single most influential series on my life. Apr 20, 2011 the loner is the first book in the longrunning edge series by george g. Killing time in eternity is the fourth in a new six book miniseries. I would never miss a chance to snap up any knew edge book that was released. Buy george g gilman and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Nov 26, 2011 yes it is an exciting time for all george g. Gilman a pseudonym created and used by the nearlegendary terry harknett is so wellknown to western readers that he hardly needs any introduction. He wrote under an array of pseudonyms, including george g. Arguably the most influential british western writer of the last 40 years, his tough, graphic, wisecracking westerns are still in demand, even though almost twenty years have now.
In the 70s i was addicted to george g gilman s edge books. I first read the loner when i was still a little tacker of about eleven, and it really exploded my mind. Gilman this is the first book in a new western series. Buy paperback western books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Gilman terry harknett in july 2010 a first ebook edition of this first title in the edge series was published by a company called solstice. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Now i suppose ive got a couple of hundred books on westerns, but i. It was inevitable that a western series would emerge following the espionage or man against the mafia series successes.
Edge finds himself holdup in fort rainbow, deep in the heart of apache territory. As more and more book shops disappeared from our streets, they became harder to come by. Nov 14, 2008 gilman s edge was a hit not initially but it gradually gained a large audience which continued to expand, making the edge series the benchmark by which all other westerns of the period were judged. Name on the bullet is the sixth and final book in the miniseries. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading edge. In this chapter of edge must ally himself with another white man intent on the same goal while fighting cochises band of renegades. Terry followed the loner with another twistinthetale story in which edge sets. George g gilman edge books for sale in uk view 53 ads. Table of contents copyright dedication chapter one chapter two chapter three chapter four chapter five chapter six chapter seven chapter eight chapter nine. Net archive search books by rating android app menu search. George g gilman edge 29 the living, the dying and the dead. I ended up with the full collection which i still have to this day.
Gilman, including the loner, and paradise loses, and more on thriftbooks. Stone, frank chandler, jane harman, alex peters, william pine, william terry, james russell and david ford. The loner edge series book 1 kindle edition by gilman, george g. Apache death by george g gilman killers breed by george g gilman blood on silver. The loner edge series book 1 kindle edition by george g. Gilman a pseudonym created and used by the nearlegendary terry. Edge series librarything catalog your books online.
Use search by author, title or series to find more. Gilman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. Arguably the most influential british western writer of the last 40 years, his tough, graphic, wisecracking westerns are still in demand, even though almost twenty years have now passed since the last one was published. In this chapter of edge must ally himself with another white man intent on the same. Gilman also known as terry harknett for those lucky enough to know him, wrote a couple of series of westerns, including steele and the undertaker, but for this little rant of mine i will talk about edge, because hes the guy who pretty much keeps me scouring ebay for the last few books i dont as yet own, or lost over the years.
It took me 3 to 4 edge books before i realized like you saidthis is an important series in the history of paperback western novels. Gilmans legendary series about a man called, edge was said to be the most violent western in print. Gilman includes books the loner, ten thousand dollars, american, apache death, and several more. In the 70s i was addicted to george g gilmans edge books. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at.
Also some items we buy as a set and sell them seperately. With max martini, ryan kwanten, yvonne strahovski, alicja bachleda. And the reason is edge was written well before its time. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Author george g gilmans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Now with my ereader i can get back in touch with this classic series. Mass market paperback new english library, 0450054454, 1981, 4th printing. In total the series went on for 61 books, spawned a series of italian comic book adaptions and the pen name george g. Gilman adam steele the violent peace new english library 1st 1974 pb. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support. Gilman the revenger 12 books as joseph hedges apache 27 books as william m. Edge 2015 a televised adaptation of the edge book series by george g. Edge, the hero of the story, arrives as a stranger in a town preparing for a hanging at noon. In a time when spaghetti westerns ruled the movie screens along with the pulp fiction book shelves, the need to stand out from every other cookie cutter story was essential to succeed.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Terry harknett wrote 61 books in the edge series under his pen name of george g. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Western edge journeys to high mountain where a big music festival is scheduled.
See the complete edge series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. This is not only true for george g gilman, but also for the real man terry harknett. The oneliners and the spaghetti western touch remain. Music lovers from all over are there to see the renowned rollo stone group. Gilman fans and also for those reading his books for the first time. Edge the loner by george g gilman english library, book cover art.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From 1972 to 1989, josiah edge hedge shot, stabbed, slashed and generally mayhemmed n mayhacked his way through an astonishing 61 volumes of western adventure. Since then, it has remained a benchmark for me of any book which attempts to have a hardcore antihero in it. The loner is the first book in the longrunning edge series by george g. Youll also be pleased to know, we have three of his books planned for this month on amazon. I wonder this because, when i find an author i like, i want read all of their books. A televised adaptation of the edge book series by george g. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.