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Son of a Wanted Man (Louis L'Amour) | 
 enlarge | Author: Louis L'amour
Creator: Dramatization
Publisher: Random House Audio
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 677734
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.9 x 1
ISBN: 073931730X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.52
EAN: 9780739317303
ASIN: 073931730X
Publication Date: January 25, 2005
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Product Description
Three years in the making, Son of a Wanted Man is an exciting dramatization that includes a cast of 25 veteran Hollywood actors, features carefully crafted digital sound effects, and an original musical score by award winning composer John Phillip Shenale. Also included is a bonus CD featuring 'The Making Of'- a behind the scenes look at the writing, recording and editing of Son of a Wanted Man and an archival recording by Louis L’Amour. Just like an old-time radio drama, Random House Audio’s brand-new production of Louis L’Amour’s classic Son of a Wanted Man truly brings this adventure to life.
Son of A Wanted Man tells the story of Ben Curry and his adopted son Mike Santos. In a remote corner of California’s High Sierra mountains lies the secret outlaw kingdom of Ben Curry. For fifteen years Curry has ruled supreme. But the king is getting old, and he wants to turn his legacy over to someone and get out —someone like Mike. Mike is a young man who can handle a knife, a gun, his fists, and who’s been trained in every criminal skill. But so far he’s never broken the law. Now, as treachery explodes among Ben’s riders, Mike must choose…between his loyalty to Ben or his yearning for a different life.
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 A good story plus an interview January 10, 2007
I was priviledged to receive a pre production copy of this from Beau l'Amour and that satisfied me. I did however also get a final published copy and this excelled all expectations.
Don't expect a direct transcript of the novel because this treatment like any adaptation has to be varied to enable the story to be told in the new format. The essence of the novel has been maintained and the story moves quickly in the manner of "Old time Radio dramas"
The added bonus in this is CD three containing a "Making of" section where Beau L'Amour and his Technical Producer explain the process and the technical issues involved in the creation of this 2 CD production. This is then followed with a 30 minute fireside chat by Louis L'Amour himself.
This is a must for any L'Amour fan.
If You Like Audio Books or Radio Drama - You'll LOVE This! August 9, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Louis L'Amour's "Son of a Wanted Man" is an outstanding production on EVERY level. I have listened to all types of audio books and radio dramas and this is my absolute favorite. While the Publishers Weekly reviewer got caught up in the technology he completely missed what are IMHO some of the best performances I've ever heard! I began to believe that these characters were real and completely lost myself in the story and drama! The music was highly apporopriate both to the period and style of the show and added a deep sense of emotion without being distracting.
I'm not alone in my liking for this production. Jeff Davis from Audio Books Today says "The narration is done by Terrance Mann and is perfectly suited for this tale. Though his voice is not the usual raspy, western drawl you often hear with stories of the old west, his innocuous voice blends superbly with the story and sound effects. The transitional music also carries the story along with its vast, country feel. "
Son of a Wanted Man is listed as one of the TOP 10 by The Detroit News Entertainment Insider.
Library Bookwatch says "Fans of Westerns will relish Louis L'Amour's Son Of A Wanted Man."
In fact, nearly every review I have read seems to think this is an outstanding production worthy of a listen and I think its a bargain at its lower than usual price!
Awsome Audio - Wish Amazon Had the Right Text!!! February 25, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
WOW! The only problem with the Amazon product description and reviews is that THEY ARE TOTALLY WRONG!!!!! This Dramatized Audio version of the Novel is somewhat different from the novel. According to the web site dedicated to this audio (www.sonofawantedman.com) the script was written by Louis L'Amour's son Beau and includes some changes.
As an audio fan I can tell you that this is the Rolls Royce of audio productions. It has a full cast of exciting actors playing all the roles, a great sound track and the sound effects are so realistic you won't believe it. I know I didn't. I put on the headphones and spent the next 3 hours totally enthralled!
The third CD is half "The Making Of" and half an interview with Louis L'Amour. According to the How To and the web site all of the sound effects were recorded specifically for this show and to ensure realism. Recorded digitally, this show is really clean with no noise and or hiss. In addition the editor creatively used pan and volume to create a three deminsional space.
I absolutely loved this show and I highly recommend it for anyone that likes good audio, whether you are a western fan or not!
 A Great Western December 30, 2003
Son of a Wanted Man is a captivating western that can hook anyone onto the Louis L'amour series. It leads the reader to feel compassion for the boy raised by outlaws to take over as the head of an outfit of robbers. But when the boy becomes a man and it's time to take over after his foster father, his conscience gets the best of him. He's not cut out to be a "bad man". Seeing that the leader of the outfit is stepping down, the men become anxious and power hungry and decide to act on their own. Son of a Wanted Man is full of suspense and leaves the reader feeling satisfied by the exciting ending.
Raised to be the new leader of the outlaws November 18, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
"Son of a Wanted Man," by Louis L'Amour, was first published in 1984. Louis L'Amour is most known for his excellent Westerns, and this novel is no exception. The book is filled with gunfights, pursuits, and a little bit of romance as well.Ben Curry was the mastermind of well-planed robberies from Canada to Mexico and from San Antone to Los Angeles. Because the robberies were so well planed, almost no clues were left behind. Tyrel Sackett and Borden Chantry begin to look deeper into these robberies and piece together the clues, because Sackett's town was recently robbed. Ben Curry also planned ahead for his own retirement by raising an orphaned boy, Mike Bastian, as his son. Curry wanted Mike to take leadership of the outlaws, now that he felt Mike was ready. But did Mike want to follow in his foster father's footsteps? And to make matters worse for Mike, several of the outlaws didn't like the idea and would rather become the leader. With Sackett and Chantry looking into their activities, there is plenty of suspense and action in this book.
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