Annie Clark Cole is a true classic novelist of taste, and terrific story telling. Her books, will go down in history among the greats. Ghost of Panther Holler is a sequel to the 27 5 Star Book "Legend of Panther Holler." As you continue the journey of Vick and Cain Porter the story will come alive and you will become part of the story. Ghost of Panther Holler is a cut above the usual Western. It grabs you in the opening and doesn't let go until the last page. It is a multi-tiered saga and paints a brilliant picture of the turn of the 20th Century during the time Spindle Top emerges in Texas. The story never slows down, which makes it hard to put down and the minute you think you know what is about to happen there's a new twist. Cain Porter a young lawyer falls heir to the Petty fortune in Texas after being married to his wife only one day. Traveling home the day after her marriage his wife and her father are brutally murdered. It wasn't until after her burial that Cain found he was the beneficiary-- inheriting the very wealthy estate of his deceased wife. Being thrust into conflict with Jonathan Petty the son and black sheep of the Petty family after losing his inheritance creates tension. Unable to resolve their differences Cain along with his father go to war with the cunning and vicious Jonathan. Jonathan also has a family secret and will protect it at any cost, even commit murder. Cain's new found wealth with plantation homes, cotton fields and running a successful business becomes overwhelming. Understanding the enormity of running such a business his mother and father agree to move into the plantation home to help out. Sheriff Cargill who is like family agrees to move with them. The lovable Sheriff is very much part of the story and will make you laugh and melt your heart. One of the sub plots involve the Jackson Whites a group of mixed breeds, all descendants of a genetic anomaly spawned from inbreeding in their families. The chiseled-faced people includes slaves and escaped convicts who live no better than animals. They become a force to be dealt with committing murder, stealing and kidnapping young women. A marvelously written book and compelling story of abuse, hardships, deceit, betrayal, forgiveness and unrequited love, that covers over 30 years and 3 generations makes Ghost of Panther Holler a truly Epic Journey. After reading Annie Clark Cole's Ghost of Panther Holler you will realize that she writes with her heart leaving the reader a memorable experience that will be cherished.