Muleshoe

by Jess Butcher

A dark secret lies buried in Muleshoe, Kansas; a secret with roots dating back to the Civil War and a thwarted mission to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. When Mike Bishop arrives in Muleshoe seeking a legendary cache of rare gold coins, he enlists the aid of local Sheriff Laura Moss. The Sheriff cautiously joins Bishop’s search and together they discover a link between the gold and an unexplained series of grisly murders spanning more than a century.But others are racing to recover the treasure as well. The line between good and evil blurs as Bishop and Laura struggle to survive a murderous local legend … a legend that promises to turn the Kansas prairie black with blood.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Amazon, Ebooks

304 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 3, 2011

About the author

JESS Butcher is the author of three Mike Bishop novels, SUN DOG, SIDEWINDER REQUIEM, and MULESHOE. In addition, Butcher has published FINAL THOUGHTS and 17, short fiction anthologies that feature titles from his Lexington Avenue Express series.

All of Butcher's titles are available on the Kindle e-Reader; SUN DOG, SIDEWINDER REQUIEM, MULESHOE and FINAL THOUGHTS are also available in Paperback.

Please note: Lexington Avenue Express and Canal Street Station titles are short fiction. These short story titles range from 1,200 to 4,000 words in length.

You may contact Jess Butcher by email at:

jessbutcher.home@gmail.com

www.jessbutcher-author.com.

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't bring myself to finish this book. It goes against everything inside me to leave a book unfinished, but I didn't connect with any of the characters, and the grammar and editing problems had me gritting my teeth. Must you really use italics on every other word, though it isn't called for? Especially "Blue", which is a nickname for a character. You shouldn't italicize it at all, much less every single time it's used. I was also exasperated before I even got halfway through the book with all the characters smiling and chuckling every other line.

I was so disappointed. I don't really think it's right of me to review a book I didn't even have the heart or desire to finish, but that in itself IS a review. Perhaps after a re-write and edit to clean the book up, I would be willing to give it another go.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good murder mystery that goes from the Civil War to the present. Everyone has been or is looking for Quantrill's Confederate gold. Fast moving story and a good, fast read.

(I don't know what the picture is of on the front cover.)

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Escalating Tension

A well written novel that maintains the tension from beginning to end. It is a book that is hard to put down and the story line continues to escalate as each chapter concludes. The ending was surprising, even knowing that Mike Bishop must survive.

[Mark Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the story

Good story, some history too. Ending pretty standard regarding the relationship. Still recommend and will another
Mr. Mike book in the future.

[Bette · Rating 3 out of 5]

A dark secret lies buried in Muleshoe, Kansas; a secret with roots dating back to the Civil War and a thwarted mission to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.

Now, a Tulsa pawn shop owner, Saul Levy is found dead, his head severed from his body and left on a post by his shop. A Confederate gold coin was found in the grass below his head.

Now, Susan Dunbar, of Tulsa, has ordered an updated history on Muleshoe, Kansas by Ann Graham. Dunbsr hires Mike Bishop to assist Ann Graham while looking for the Confederate gold coins on the side

This book provides historical background on Quintrell’s Raiders C.S.A., combines it with murder and a treasure hunt. Lots of characters to keep separate, lots of stories to keep track of, and a romance to add just another dimension. A good read!
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[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

not a bad detective story about buried treasure in a small town. the set up to the story was much more satisfying than the ending. the lead character is likeable, but his behavior is inconsistent. supposedly a tough guy with a shady past, he is for the most part pretty much a cupcake. throughout the story it sets up a love story between him and the lady sheriff, but at the end of the book, for really ill conceived reasons, the author decides they can't stay together.(my guess is that he couldn't find a way to keep her in sequels) it was disappointing, to say the least. other plot points were left open as well. the villain, for equally unexplained reasons, decides to commit suicide. part of the treasure is left unfound. (again, i would guess to lead into another book. i'm not going to find out. i won't be reading any more of this series.

[Cindy B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting outlook on history of the period and a nice mystery to boot. Didn't care for the outcome of the romance but...Like the author and recommend him for those who like their horror with mystery or is it mystery with horror?!?

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder mystery centering around Quantrill's missing gold. References back to the time but the story takes place in the present. Very well written. Enjoyed it.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy read. Historical connection--Quantrill's gold.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

More violent than I expected.

[Colleen Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story line and likeable characters. The only thing i found annoying was the inappropriate use of italics. There's quite a bit of violence, but it's all plot driven, so be warned.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book - it had a couple of creepy characters, a mystery, some historical reference things thrown in...a good read

[Rich DeSpagna · Rating 3 out of 5]

point5.