"Riders of the Silences" by Max Brand is an early 20th-century novel that follows Pierre le Rouge, a young man brought up in a Jesuit setting, as he transforms into a man of action, navigating identity, duty, and revenge. Placed within the untamed northern landscapes, the story focuses on self-discovery and moral disputes as Pierre struggles with his background and relationship with Father Victor, who played a significant role in his upbringing. The story begins with tension between Father Anthony and Father Victor, discussing Pierre and his destiny to spread their faith. Though proud, Father Victor borders on obsession as Pierre's gentle nature contrasts with the violence needed for his mission. Pierre’s understanding of his family shifts after receiving a letter from his estranged father; he resolves to confront his family’s past, paving the way for themes of revenge and forgiveness.
Riders of the Silences
By Max Brand
Raised to spread the faith, a young novice journeys into the wild to confront his father's past and the secrets that threaten to shatter his world.
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About the AuthorFrederick Schiller Faust was an American writer known primarily for his Western stories using the pseudonym Max Brand. As Max Brand, he also created the popular fictional character of young medical intern Dr. James Kildare for a series of pulp fiction stories. His Kildare character was subsequently featured over several decades in other media, including a series of American theatrical movies by Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a radio series, two television series, and comics. Faust's other pseudonyms include George Owen Baxter, Evan Evans, Peter Dawson, David Manning, John Frederick, Peter Henry Morland, George Challis, and Frederick Frost. He also wrote under his real name. As George Challis, Faust wrote the "Tizzo the Firebrand" series for Argosy magazine. The Tizzo saga was a series of historical swashbuckler stories, featuring the titular warrior, set in Renaissance Italy.
Frederick Schiller Faust was an American writer known primarily for his Western stories using the pseudonym Max Brand. As Max Brand, he also created the popular fictional character of young medical intern Dr. James Kildare for a series of pulp fiction stories. His Kildare character was subsequently featured over several decades in other media, including a series of American theatrical movies by Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), a radio series, two television series, and comics. Faust's other pseudonyms include George Owen Baxter, Evan Evans, Peter Dawson, David Manning, John Frederick, Peter Henry Morland, George Challis, and Frederick Frost. He also wrote under his real name. As George Challis, Faust wrote the "Tizzo the Firebrand" series for Argosy magazine. The Tizzo saga was a series of historical swashbuckler stories, featuring the titular warrior, set in Renaissance Italy.
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