Category: Western

“King Cotton II: Kentucky Gold” by Richard A. Noble

October 29, 2024

So, for all readers out there who love a great story mixed together with tons of historical figures and information…just like me…I am telling you that you have to read this book. “King Cotton II: Kentucky Gold” is one of the best that I have read in a long time. This is one that I read in a single afternoon and then I immediately went on Amazon and bought the first in the series, “King Cotton.” I adored it and I think you will as well. … More “King Cotton II: Kentucky Gold” by Richard A. Noble

“Trail of Fate” by B.S. Daniels

October 16, 2024

“Trail of Fate” by B.S. Daniels is vintage western storytelling. As the first book in the author’s The Arduous Quest Series, this is what modern western readers have been clamoring for; a completely unvarnished return to the Wild West, complete with its grit, testosterone, and perseverance. “Trail of Fate” is Mr. Daniels’ debut novel, and it shows bright promise. … More “Trail of Fate” by B.S. Daniels

“So Much Forever” by Jafe Danbury

September 9, 2024

So Much Forever    Jafe DanburyJefe Press (2024)ISBN: 978-1733344012Reviewed by J. L. Askew for Reader Views (08/2024) A beautiful but disturbed woman breaks from a bad relationship and interjects herself into the life of a loving family that is still recovering from tragedy in “So Much Forever,” book three of Jafe Danbury’s The PHOENIX Series. The … More “So Much Forever” by Jafe Danbury

“To Seek for Eldorado” by Sam Holloway

August 19, 2024

“To Seek for Eldorado” by Sam Holloway is an adventurous novel that takes you through Canada on a journey of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. The novel focuses on Lazlo, a young, poor boy living in a small rural town in Ontario in the 1960s. The story starts with Lazlo recounting his love story with a local preacher’s daughter. Anticipation builds as their relationship deepens but soon, a tragic incident pulls the two apart and Lazlo spends the rest of the novel searching for her. In a tale centered on adventurous discovery, Lazlo travels through much of Canada searching for his lost love and ends up in the Yukon wilderness with adventure following his every turn. … More “To Seek for Eldorado” by Sam Holloway

“Draw a Hard Line” by Micheal E. Jimerson

August 16, 2024

Ex-Ranger E.J. Kane returns in another explosive read by author Micheal E. Jimerson, “Draw a Hard Line,” An E.J. Kane Mystery.  The very opening pages draw the reader in as E.J. reprises his role as head of security for Devekon Energy, overseeing the pipeline project that has our cowboy coming across a movie star chained to it.  What this movie star didn’t account for was the bomb an extreme environmentalist also decided to protest with, a much more dangerous decision than that of her bolt cutter-proof chain missing the key she threw away in her moment of commitment to the cause.   … More “Draw a Hard Line” by Micheal E. Jimerson

“White Gold” by Michael E. Jimerson

August 14, 2024

In the heart of Texas oil country lies E.J. Kane.  E.J. spent his life in law enforcement until it all began to unravel with the death of his son to the war on terror, and the dissolution of marriage to his wife.  His daughter didn’t make it out unscathed either as E.J. suspects she’s battling drug addiction, but his fraught relationship with her, and her mother, prevents him from the necessary confrontation to address it.  Now, working for Rex Ashe as his head of corporate security, E.J.’s role at Devekon Energy puts him up against sworn enemy Sheriff B.B.  Several deaths on Devekon’s leased land have E.J. convinced it is homicide, but the department chalks it up to accidental.  … More “White Gold” by Michael E. Jimerson

“Full Circle: Public Service” by Alfred R. Taylor

July 15, 2024

“Full Circle: Public Service” is the fourth adventure in the Full Circle series. The adventure begins early in 1897 in Fort Worth, Texas. Androids Mark and Jane have stepped back in time to investigate a mysterious airship that they know is about to crash. They end their stay when their investigation leads them to believe that there are beings involved who are secretly dwelling far underground in Iceland. Believing that it will provide them with the answers that they are seeking, they head to Iceland. … More “Full Circle: Public Service” by Alfred R. Taylor

“Holder of the Horses” by Lisa Slater

July 9, 2024

Jonny Sandgren is content with his life—riding his horse and working on his family’s idyllic Montana ranch. He is a true cowboy through and through. Jonny wholeheartedly accepts his fate of taking over the legacy of his grandfather’s ranch. Much to his mother’s chagrin, he has no desire to return to college and see the world because everything he needs is here with his parents and aging Grams. … More “Holder of the Horses” by Lisa Slater

“Crime Victims” by Chuck Morgan

July 5, 2024

“Crime Victims: A Buck Taylor Novel” is book 12 in the series that follows Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Buck Taylor as he attempts to unravel another strange set of murders. While this is the twelfth book, I was very happy to realize that it can be read as a stand-alone novel for those of us who have not been lucky enough to read the other stories. I can assure you that I will begin rectifying that immediately because this was an excellent book, and I am sure that the other eleven are just as good. … More “Crime Victims” by Chuck Morgan

“Mountain of Secrets” by Darcy McDaniel

June 17, 2024

The LaRaes live in Cathedral Canyon, a harsh, unforgiving landscape in western Wyoming. Ruth, the oldest, was left to care for her younger siblings and the ranch when their parents, Paul and Penny LaRae, died in a car crash. Ruth may be in charge, but her siblings work just as hard. Sierra, the middle child, loves horses, the outdoors, and pushing the limits, and Luke, the youngest, loves to fly, is a whiz at technology, and uses drones to keep an eye on the ranch. … More “Mountain of Secrets” by Darcy McDaniel