Morning Star

by Kerry Newcomb

A Battle-Scarred Man
As a brash youth, Joel Ryan joins the Confederate Army. But when he returns home to Kentucky, he finds himself a stranger there. Setting off in search of a place to start over, his wanderings lead him to the hills of Montana, a dangerous group of men-and a mission that will change him forever...

Became a Warrior
When Joel first lays eyes on Mourning Dove, he realizes his hide would be better served by walking away. But his conscience doesn't take kindly to abandoning the helpless Cheyenne woman to her brutal captors. He never dreams that rescuing her will bring him the greatest love-and make him an enemy more lethal than any Yankee he faced in the war...

In the Land of the Morning Star
Among the Cheyenne, Joel learns a new way of life, earning the name Silvertip Grizzly Bear. And after he elopes with Mourning Dove, his duties as husband and father bring him unexpected joy-too soon cut short by a madman's bloody wrath. Now, twelve years later, revenge is close at hand...

Genres: Westerns

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Kerry Newcomb was raised in Texas. He has served in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and taught at the St. Labre Mission School on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. Mr. Newcomb has written plays, film scripts, commercials, liturgical dramas, and over thirty novels under both his own name and a variety of pseudonyms. He lives with his family in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Reviews

[Lisa Lawrence · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent story but mediocre writing.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I grew up in the area in which this book was written so I was eager to read it. I didn't make it through the whole book because I just don't like constant cat and mouse type storylines. I also didn't like the thoughts of lust in the protagonist's mind all the time. I like westerns so this was not a problem. I felt it was so obvious that this book was written by a man and I am sure many will love the cowboy/native American scenario just as it was in the old western movies. There was a lot of romance, prejudice, shooting, hatred, scenery, and horses to please most, but I pass on this one.

[Janice Anzaldo · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book

It had everything romance danger and justice. The injustice treatment of the Indians was so wrong. I’m glad that this book made the Indians brave and humuan.l a very very good story.

[Ruthpearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even through this is an older book, (1983) ai enjoyed it very much. It was a story if a man who , after the Civil War, he went out west. He lived with the Cheyenne for a time, then struck out on his own ranch. There were lots of adventures and exciting events. Good read.

[Autumn Watrous · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully written. Wish I could change some parts for sure, but it is a beautiful story.

[Nancy Gingrich · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not recommended

Too much fighting, killing, suffering, hatred and gore. Any part that was interesting or satisfying was spoiled by the violence.

[Mike Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

I must say what a great book from the beginning to the end. Love the characters and storylines
Highly recommend this book

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