Elmer Kelton
Elmer Kelton
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Elmer Kelton was a Texas author who specialized in realistic Western fiction. He wrote many stories about the frontier and ranch life, including The Funeral of Tanner Moody. His books are
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Elmer Kelton was a seven-time winner of the Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, and he also received the Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement in Western literature.
Many readers suggest starting with "The Good Old Boys" for a representative introduction to his style and themes, or "The Time It Never Rained" for a powerful story about drought and resilience.
Elmer Kelton wrote several series, including the Texas Ranger series featuring Rusty Shannon, and the Hewey Calloway series which begins with "The Good Old Boys."