The two main characters in the book; Reuben and Cole are contrasting characters but this means that every reader has someone to whom they can relate, as Reuben is the sensitive, calm character, whereas his older brother is a sort of dark angel, with aggressive tendencies and without a care in the world. The pair of them create a very Western cowboy feel about them, as they are on a vigilante mission in a town full of dark secrets and corruption and must work their way through it all in order to come out on top.
''The Road of the Dead'' is another classic from Brooks, an original and engaging author, who, time after time, delivers gripping action -packed novels which are highly recommendable and well worth the read. We also have a review of [[The Snake Trap: Travis Delaney Investigates by Kevin Brooks]].
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