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Cash Laramie & Gideon Miles #2
Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles, Vol. II
The second collection of stories featuring Marshalls Cah Laramie and Gideon Mles.
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First published October 1, 2011
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Another entertaining collection, Cash's origin story is particularly good
June 21, 2012
The Western is alive and well, as evidenced by the work of Edward A. Grainger, better known ‘round these parts as one Mister David Cranmer. A few months back, he released THE ADVENTURES OF CASH LARAMIE & GIDEON MILES, a short story collection of remarkably thrilling tales. Almost instantly, we readers were harassing him for more, and he’s delivered, in spades. THE ADVENTURES OF CASH LARAMIE & GIDEON MILES VOLUME II is, believe it or not, far, far better than the first volume. The action scenes are cleaner and there’s more emotional depth. It’s clear that Grainger-Cranmer has evolved as a writer, gotten closer to perfecting his craft. Maybe this comes from the deep understanding he seems to have of his hero, Cash Laramie.
The collection starts with “The Origin of White Deer”, the almost novella-length story of young Cash (before he was Cash), his last good-byes to the Arapahoe family who raised him, and his first violent encounter with the white world that set him on his path as a seeker of justice.
The very short “Maggie’s Promise” is a scathing, heartfelt indictment of racism—a theme that runs through a lot of the Cash Laramie stories.
“Miles In Between” shifts the focus to Cash’s sometime partner, Gideon Miles, and it’s the only story in the collection this time to feature him (aside from a very brief cameo later on). Gideon hasn’t been nearly as fully developed as Cash, and I hope in the next volume we get more about him.
“Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies” is a very clever mystery story in which our man Cash displays some knowledge of Lepidopterology that comes in remarkably handy.
“Gun Justice” is probably my favorite this time out—Cash is out for vengeance against the lowlife who killed a beloved friend of his, and the fact that the killer has retreated to a town where everyone is on his side doesn’t change a thing. Cash faces off against the lot of them in a brilliantly crafted action scene.
“Cash Laramie & the Masked Devil” is also a bit of a mystery tale, with a satisfyingly Scooby-Doo-like ending.
And finally, the somber “Reflections in a Glass of Maryland Rye” finds Cash drunk and lamenting a horrible mistake in a story that examines the high cost of violence, and how the quest for justice can sometimes lead to monstrous tragedy.
THE ADVENTURES OF CASH LARAMIE & GIDEON MILES VOL. II is a top-notch collection, not just for Western fans, but anyone who appreciates solid stories told with emotional resonance and total conviction. I hope Grainger never stops writing them.
The collection starts with “The Origin of White Deer”, the almost novella-length story of young Cash (before he was Cash), his last good-byes to the Arapahoe family who raised him, and his first violent encounter with the white world that set him on his path as a seeker of justice.
The very short “Maggie’s Promise” is a scathing, heartfelt indictment of racism—a theme that runs through a lot of the Cash Laramie stories.
“Miles In Between” shifts the focus to Cash’s sometime partner, Gideon Miles, and it’s the only story in the collection this time to feature him (aside from a very brief cameo later on). Gideon hasn’t been nearly as fully developed as Cash, and I hope in the next volume we get more about him.
“Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies” is a very clever mystery story in which our man Cash displays some knowledge of Lepidopterology that comes in remarkably handy.
“Gun Justice” is probably my favorite this time out—Cash is out for vengeance against the lowlife who killed a beloved friend of his, and the fact that the killer has retreated to a town where everyone is on his side doesn’t change a thing. Cash faces off against the lot of them in a brilliantly crafted action scene.
“Cash Laramie & the Masked Devil” is also a bit of a mystery tale, with a satisfyingly Scooby-Doo-like ending.
And finally, the somber “Reflections in a Glass of Maryland Rye” finds Cash drunk and lamenting a horrible mistake in a story that examines the high cost of violence, and how the quest for justice can sometimes lead to monstrous tragedy.
THE ADVENTURES OF CASH LARAMIE & GIDEON MILES VOL. II is a top-notch collection, not just for Western fans, but anyone who appreciates solid stories told with emotional resonance and total conviction. I hope Grainger never stops writing them.
November 3, 2014
Given how much I enjoyed the first collection, it was hardly surprising that I would also buy the second collection, entitled simply The Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Vol. II.
Edward Grainger starts proceedings with The Origins of White Deer, the longest piece in the book, which explains the origins of our adopted Arapaho hero, Cash Laramie. Written in a somewhat different style from the other stories, it contrasts Laramie's background among the tribe wonderfully and adds a new dimension of depth to the tough lawman. It would be all-too-easy for Laramie to descend into parody, or preachiness, but this particular story gives a new backdrop to his brand of outpost law.
The other six stories in the collection are just as riveting, pitting Laramie against the harsh realities of life in nineteenth century Cheyenne. Prejudice and race relations again are rife in these adventures, particularly where Laramie's partner, Gideon Miles are concerned. Miles in particular is a favoured character of mine, and his gentle humour contrasts nicely with Laramie's flinty outlook.
There is something incredibly cinematic about these tales, and Grainger doesn't feel the need to throw page after page of lush description at his reader in order for them to see what Laramie sees, and hear the world around him. This is the old West through a wide angle lens, somehow both epic in scope, yet deeply personal at the same time. That's no mean feat to pull off, but just goes to show what a talented writer Grainger is.
I really think that Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles are the perfect pair to bring Westerns back from the brink, and re-establish them as modern myths based on an all-too-real period of history.
Edward Grainger starts proceedings with The Origins of White Deer, the longest piece in the book, which explains the origins of our adopted Arapaho hero, Cash Laramie. Written in a somewhat different style from the other stories, it contrasts Laramie's background among the tribe wonderfully and adds a new dimension of depth to the tough lawman. It would be all-too-easy for Laramie to descend into parody, or preachiness, but this particular story gives a new backdrop to his brand of outpost law.
The other six stories in the collection are just as riveting, pitting Laramie against the harsh realities of life in nineteenth century Cheyenne. Prejudice and race relations again are rife in these adventures, particularly where Laramie's partner, Gideon Miles are concerned. Miles in particular is a favoured character of mine, and his gentle humour contrasts nicely with Laramie's flinty outlook.
There is something incredibly cinematic about these tales, and Grainger doesn't feel the need to throw page after page of lush description at his reader in order for them to see what Laramie sees, and hear the world around him. This is the old West through a wide angle lens, somehow both epic in scope, yet deeply personal at the same time. That's no mean feat to pull off, but just goes to show what a talented writer Grainger is.
I really think that Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles are the perfect pair to bring Westerns back from the brink, and re-establish them as modern myths based on an all-too-real period of history.
November 3, 2014
A great follow-up to Volume I. More great stories of Cash and Miles, and some further deliniation of the character of Cash Laramie, including a bit on his origins.
June 3, 2015
U.S. Marshal Cash Laramie is a man of two worlds. Born of white heritage and raised by the Arapaho, he lives these days with one foot in the white man’s world and a foot--- maybe even his soul--- in the world of the Arapaho. Along the way he dispenses justice as he sees fit earning the moniker of being the “Outlaw Marshall.”
After a forward by Alec Cizak, that origin of Cash Laramie is detailed in the novella “Origin of White Deer” with Chuck Tyrell. Orphaned at the battle of Fall Creek, he was raised by the Arapaho. He came of age at twelve earning the name “White Deer,” but it would be until the following year when everything changed. It was time for him to return to the white man’s world. As it did at the battle of Fall Creek all those years ago his entire world is about to change in a tremendous way.
Banker Jacob Whitney isn’t happy about his daughter and her behavior in “Maggie’s Promise.” Cash Laramie has found her and is pretty disgusted by the banker in so many ways.
Marshal Gideon Miles and his prisoner Jarvis Kincaid are headed towards Gavelin, Wyoming in “Miles In Between.” It is about the final five miles of the trip and then the Marshal can finally turn over this man accused of murdering a local woman to the authorities. Jarvis Kincaid claims he didn’t kill anyone and has a pretty good idea who did it. His argument makes some sense to the Marshal who begins to consider what he is being asked to do. What if Jarvis did not kill the town’s most prominent resident, Mrs. Peterson? Miles could be taking the man to a hanging for a crime he did not commit.
Cash Laramie is back in the next western tale “Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies.” Cash has stormed into the bordello as the story begins to talk to Vanessa Lynn. She runs the place and Marshal Laramie wants to know where Johnny Dice is as well as the missing ten thousand dollars in bank money. Despite his best efforts, Tobias Sabin is dead and the Marshal is in no mood to put up with any interference by anyone.
Chuck Tyrell also contributes with the next story titled “Gun Justice.” Cash is in Macyville to avenge the murder of a friend. Cash wants very badly to kill the cocky young man. Just maybe Brant Macy will oblige him.
As “Cash Laramie And The Masked Devil” begins Marshal Robert Boland and Deputies Hayes and Reed are to escort money to the bank. That is until they are attacked, Bolan is killed, and the money is stolen all in front of the citizens of the small town of Pleasance. Not only was it not a pleasant evening it all done by one person dressed up as the Devil. While some claim that the figure was the spirt of a dead Arapaho leader, Cash Laramie does not believe that for one second. 85,000 thousand dollars is missing with the murderer still at large. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Devon Penn wants the money recovered and the person responsible for this murder. A person who has struck before and will continue to do so unless he is stopped. The boss is sending Cash as well as his friend and fellow Marshal Gideon Miles to work the case.
Cash Laramie is really trying one on in “Reflections In A Glass of Maryland Rye.” Cash has good reason to get as drunk as possible as it is an anniversary of sorts. One that he could well do without.
Edward A Grainger, also known to many as David Cranmer, has created a series of Westerns that feature complex characters, a mystery or two, and plenty of action. The tales often touch on issues of the day that have just as much relevance now in our supposedly modern and civilized world. Adventures Of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Volume II is a mighty good read that can also be read as the first book in a mighty good series.
Adventures Of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Volume II
Edward A. Grainger (David Cranmer)
Beat To A Pulp
http://www.beattoapulp.com
October 2011
ASIN# B005RTV86E
E-Book
109 Pages (Estimated)
$1.49
This is one of those cases where I am not sure if the author sent it to me or I bought it using funds in my Amazon associate account. Either is possible, but I suspect the author sent in my way for my use in an objective review. According to Amazon I have had this book in my library since December 29, 2011.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2015
http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/
After a forward by Alec Cizak, that origin of Cash Laramie is detailed in the novella “Origin of White Deer” with Chuck Tyrell. Orphaned at the battle of Fall Creek, he was raised by the Arapaho. He came of age at twelve earning the name “White Deer,” but it would be until the following year when everything changed. It was time for him to return to the white man’s world. As it did at the battle of Fall Creek all those years ago his entire world is about to change in a tremendous way.
Banker Jacob Whitney isn’t happy about his daughter and her behavior in “Maggie’s Promise.” Cash Laramie has found her and is pretty disgusted by the banker in so many ways.
Marshal Gideon Miles and his prisoner Jarvis Kincaid are headed towards Gavelin, Wyoming in “Miles In Between.” It is about the final five miles of the trip and then the Marshal can finally turn over this man accused of murdering a local woman to the authorities. Jarvis Kincaid claims he didn’t kill anyone and has a pretty good idea who did it. His argument makes some sense to the Marshal who begins to consider what he is being asked to do. What if Jarvis did not kill the town’s most prominent resident, Mrs. Peterson? Miles could be taking the man to a hanging for a crime he did not commit.
Cash Laramie is back in the next western tale “Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies.” Cash has stormed into the bordello as the story begins to talk to Vanessa Lynn. She runs the place and Marshal Laramie wants to know where Johnny Dice is as well as the missing ten thousand dollars in bank money. Despite his best efforts, Tobias Sabin is dead and the Marshal is in no mood to put up with any interference by anyone.
Chuck Tyrell also contributes with the next story titled “Gun Justice.” Cash is in Macyville to avenge the murder of a friend. Cash wants very badly to kill the cocky young man. Just maybe Brant Macy will oblige him.
As “Cash Laramie And The Masked Devil” begins Marshal Robert Boland and Deputies Hayes and Reed are to escort money to the bank. That is until they are attacked, Bolan is killed, and the money is stolen all in front of the citizens of the small town of Pleasance. Not only was it not a pleasant evening it all done by one person dressed up as the Devil. While some claim that the figure was the spirt of a dead Arapaho leader, Cash Laramie does not believe that for one second. 85,000 thousand dollars is missing with the murderer still at large. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Devon Penn wants the money recovered and the person responsible for this murder. A person who has struck before and will continue to do so unless he is stopped. The boss is sending Cash as well as his friend and fellow Marshal Gideon Miles to work the case.
Cash Laramie is really trying one on in “Reflections In A Glass of Maryland Rye.” Cash has good reason to get as drunk as possible as it is an anniversary of sorts. One that he could well do without.
Edward A Grainger, also known to many as David Cranmer, has created a series of Westerns that feature complex characters, a mystery or two, and plenty of action. The tales often touch on issues of the day that have just as much relevance now in our supposedly modern and civilized world. Adventures Of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Volume II is a mighty good read that can also be read as the first book in a mighty good series.
Adventures Of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Volume II
Edward A. Grainger (David Cranmer)
Beat To A Pulp
http://www.beattoapulp.com
October 2011
ASIN# B005RTV86E
E-Book
109 Pages (Estimated)
$1.49
This is one of those cases where I am not sure if the author sent it to me or I bought it using funds in my Amazon associate account. Either is possible, but I suspect the author sent in my way for my use in an objective review. According to Amazon I have had this book in my library since December 29, 2011.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2015
http://kevintipplescorner.blogspot.com/
October 5, 2011
This is the second volume of stories from Edward A. Grainger a.k.a David Cranmer, and although I gave Vol I five stars too, this second volume has the edge over it's predecessor in my opinion.
Vol II contains seven new stories including the novella “Origins of White Deer”, which is Cash Laramie's back story and a sensational ending story in “Reflections in a Glass of Maryland Rye”, which leaves a world of possibilities for a third volume.
Each story is well written, and really conveys what I imagine the old west to have been like. Life was hard, and justice swift, if you lived by the gun you could expect to die the same way.
Each story is an original but they all sit well together as a collection, seeing Laramie & Miles tracking down criminals and seeing justice done.
Bought up on doses of John Wayne and others, I seem to have neglected the western genre when it comes to my reading material. The adventures of Laramie and Miles however leave me wanting more, if I had to criticise, it would only be to say the book is too short.
That said both Vol I & Vol II are available on Amazon for 86p ($0.99) each, and I would recommend anyone to go and check them out, whether you consider you like westerns or not as they are both great, great reads.
Highly recommended!
Vol II contains seven new stories including the novella “Origins of White Deer”, which is Cash Laramie's back story and a sensational ending story in “Reflections in a Glass of Maryland Rye”, which leaves a world of possibilities for a third volume.
Each story is well written, and really conveys what I imagine the old west to have been like. Life was hard, and justice swift, if you lived by the gun you could expect to die the same way.
Each story is an original but they all sit well together as a collection, seeing Laramie & Miles tracking down criminals and seeing justice done.
Bought up on doses of John Wayne and others, I seem to have neglected the western genre when it comes to my reading material. The adventures of Laramie and Miles however leave me wanting more, if I had to criticise, it would only be to say the book is too short.
That said both Vol I & Vol II are available on Amazon for 86p ($0.99) each, and I would recommend anyone to go and check them out, whether you consider you like westerns or not as they are both great, great reads.
Highly recommended!
October 3, 2011
The author's follow-up to his best selling, on Amazon's western chart, volume one.
Seven stories here, most previously available in other venues. Nice to have them brought together.
One tale, ORIGIN OF WHITE DEER, tells the story of a young Cash, raised by the Arapaho passing from a boy to manhood, from his life with his adopted parents to his move into the world of his white birth parents.
A nice set on the "Outlaw Marshal."
Seven stories here, most previously available in other venues. Nice to have them brought together.
One tale, ORIGIN OF WHITE DEER, tells the story of a young Cash, raised by the Arapaho passing from a boy to manhood, from his life with his adopted parents to his move into the world of his white birth parents.
A nice set on the "Outlaw Marshal."
June 21, 2020
Good western
Nice short stories, easy read. Not the best western not the worst either. Hero is difficult to know but easy to like.
Nice short stories, easy read. Not the best western not the worst either. Hero is difficult to know but easy to like.
June 1, 2023
Slight but fun Old West stories.
January 16, 2015
Volume two of the Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles by Edward A Grainger begins with Origin of White Deer an intriguing and emotional origin story for Cash Laramie that provides a new depth to the character. Once again the tough US Marshal deals his own brand of justice to assorted villains, bandits and misguided townspeople. Each short story in this collection is compelling and fast paced making it a perfect companion to volume one although there is no need to have read the previous book first. The final piece Reflections in a Glass of Maryland Rye is a bleak downbeat tale showing a flipside of how tough justice can sometimes get it wrong with tragic results. To conclude I would strongly recommend this collection for any western fan or curious reader and if you enjoy these stories I would also suggest reading the impressive Cash Laramie western novella Manhunter’s Mountain by Wayne D Dundee.
November 3, 2014
Divoký západ, drsní chlapi, kozaté štetky, rasové predsudky a strašný hic. Pokračovanie zbierky o dvoch US marshalloch sa mi páčilo o dosť viac ako prvá časť. Je to nejaké akčnejšie, drsnejšie a viac to chytí za srdce. Aj ked sa autor nevyhne snáď žiadnemu klišé. Ale tak nejako to k tomu pasuje a nekazí to zážitok.
Cash Laramie je beloch, ktorého vyhovali indiáni a tí, ktorí ho nemajú v láske mu to neustále pripomínajú. Gideon Miles je černoch. Nuff said. Obaja su tvrdí ako diamant a ranami päsťou a výstrelmi z koltov nešetria. Oficiálne zastupujú zákon, ale držia sa skôr toho čo je správne a spravodlivé a tak to občas musia zobrať do vlastných rúk a odpratať z cesty tých, ktorí robia jednoznačne zle, ale zákon na nich nedočiahne. Občas dôjde samozrejme aj k chybám a vtedy sú z toho na psychicky na sračky...
Skrátka veľmi príjemné akčné čitanie...
Cash Laramie je beloch, ktorého vyhovali indiáni a tí, ktorí ho nemajú v láske mu to neustále pripomínajú. Gideon Miles je černoch. Nuff said. Obaja su tvrdí ako diamant a ranami päsťou a výstrelmi z koltov nešetria. Oficiálne zastupujú zákon, ale držia sa skôr toho čo je správne a spravodlivé a tak to občas musia zobrať do vlastných rúk a odpratať z cesty tých, ktorí robia jednoznačne zle, ale zákon na nich nedočiahne. Občas dôjde samozrejme aj k chybám a vtedy sú z toho na psychicky na sračky...
Skrátka veľmi príjemné akčné čitanie...
February 21, 2012
The Marshals of Equality or, you might say, the marshals of justice are still riding strongly. These further tales of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles are entertaining as those in Vol I. However, the first story, The Origin of White Deer, tells the history of Cash being raised with love and respect by Indians, and also how he came upon his true identity. The story of the Masked Devil was very descriptive of the evil and brutality of some men. But through it all, the marshals exact justice for themselves as well as for the victims. I want more short stories of these two men. I'm looking forward to how Gideon came to be a marshal in the days when blacks seldom got respect. Good job, Author Ed Grainger.
November 3, 2014
Edward Grainger delivers a second volume of stories in a refreshing mix of genre and kick butt characters. Once again, he draws the line between black and white, daring his characters to enter the gray area in between and forcing them into choices and situations most of us couldn’t handle or dare to make.
Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Vol. II holds the past and future of Cash Laramie, I wouldn’t have missed this for anything. You shouldn’t either.
Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles Vol. II holds the past and future of Cash Laramie, I wouldn’t have missed this for anything. You shouldn’t either.
November 3, 2014
Another great collection from Grainger, who re-examines the Far West with over a century of perspective. Once again, Grainger surfs that fine line without dipping into judgmentality or caricature. I have grown quite attached to the character of Gideon Miles, who feels less like a hero archetype than Cash. But then again the Cash stories are great too. Origins Of The White Deer and Miles In Between were the top of the line for me.
February 14, 2012
I loved this one as much as the last one and hope Edward Grainger is going to keep 'em coming. I never thought I'd like a Western this much, but his descriptive and detailed, yet strangely detached and matter of fact way of bringing cash laramie's character to life is both very entertaining and inspired. Somehow I wish this was a TV series, I'd love to see this character on a weekly basis.
April 7, 2017
Bif, bash, bosh. Easy reading simple justice from an era where justice was swift and sure. Enjoy for what it is.
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