A 'starred' review for Ten-Gallon War

The pre-pub review season continues for my latest book TEN-GALLON WAR, which officially hits the stores on October 2 (but should be available before that). I'm pleased to report that the reviews in book trade publications such as Publisher's Weekly and Library Journal have been uniformly positive, culminating with a 'starred review," signifying a standout volume, in the September 1 issue of Booklist.

Here's the Booklist review:

"The Dallas Cowboys, now one of the NFL’s key franchises, took the field for the first time in 1960, the same year the Dallas Texans were debuting in the newly launched American Football League. Initially, it looked like the Texans, the stronger team, would rule the city. Eisenberg, a Baltimore Sun columnist for many years, chronicles the launch of both teams and their fight for the heart of Texas. Aided by dozens of interviews with surviving players, coaches, and team officials, he charts the intense rivalry between Texans owner Lamar Hunt (who eventually moved his team to Kansas City) and his Cowboys counterpart Clint Murchison. The sparring was conducted through the press (like Donald Trump versus Barbara Walters), and, amazing as it seems now, it was a close battle until Hunt—disappointed by the lack of support his Texans were receiving in 1962, on their way to the AFL championship—decided to jump ship. This is an entertaining and significant football history that should attract a deservedly large readership."

For those so inclined, the book can be pre-ordered here: