Wow. The Bucktails' Last Call is a near flawless conclusion to the wonderful seven book series. Here Bucky Culp, Jimmy Jewett et al continue to be developed at the same time they battle illness, faith issues, growing up, nature and in very well described action the Confederacy. These are not carbon copies of the same characters first seen in Hayfoot, Stawfoot but more mature slightly darker men those boys became. This development is not limited to the main characters but all around them. Emotionaly this is the most intense in the series. Sadness, fear, joy will come to you while reading. Also of not are the multi-page historical asides which provide a meter for historical accuracy. Reading this series is worth it if for nothing else but to reach this wonderful book. ( )