I just finished Eagle Talons, Book One of The Iron Horse Chronicles. Once I started the book I had a hard time putting it down. It was such a fun adventure. I have always enjoyed reading works by authors that can take a piece of history and bring it to life on the pages of a book by incorporating fictional characters with the real historic figures of the time. Phillippa Gregory is one of my favorite authors, and after reading Eagle Talons I am going to add Robert Lee Murphy to my list of favorites. Robert Lee Murphy paints such a vivid picture of this period in time that I felt more like I was watching a movie than reading a book. I found myself referring often to the Historic Notes in the back of the book to learn which of the characters were actual people and which were fictional, they all seemed so real from the story. I am very much looking forward to Book Two of The Iron Horse Chronicles to see what kind of trouble Will Braddock will find himself in next.I am an over 50's woman and I really enjoyed this book. I think the story will appeal to all age groups because it tells a tale of action, adventure, heroics and love during a period of time in our history that has fascinated people for years.