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Thunder Over Lolo Pass
When they agree to help Roberta Morris find her uncle, who went missing while mining for gold, the McCloud brothers, who know the Bitterroot Mountains better than anyone, get more than they bargained for when they discover that Frank Brudette and his gang are hot on her trail. (westerns).
- GenresWesterns
346 pages, Hardcover
First published April 5, 2011
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About the author
Charles G. West
71 books74 followersCharles G. West first arrived on the western literary scene in March, 1998 with his first novel, Stone Hand, published by Penguin under their Signet imprint. The book was the first of a three-book series, featuring Jason Coles, master tracker. The public response to those first three books called for more western fiction by West, and as of January 2014, Signet has published forty-five.
Inspired in his youth by great adventure authors like A.B. Guthrie and Vardis Fisher, West has always sought to be true to the men and women who braved the dangers of the savage frontier that was ultimately forged to become the American west. Novels by Charles G. West are classified as historical/westerns due to his diligent research in his subject matter, choosing to weave his fiction into the fabric of the actual places and events, being true to the times as well as the people. As a result, his protagonists are usually not heroes, but are often called upon to perform heroic deeds.
Insisting that his protagonists must be instilled with a sense of fairness in addition to courage. West readily admits that many of the characters in his books are patterned after his two sons, both of whom are graduates of the University of Montana, one still lives in Kalispell, Montana - and is the source of much of the author's detail on the ways of the mountain man. Both sons share West's love for the Big Sky Country.
Presently, the author resides in Ocala, Florida with his wife, Ronda, whose name is found on the dedication page of every West novel.
Inspired in his youth by great adventure authors like A.B. Guthrie and Vardis Fisher, West has always sought to be true to the men and women who braved the dangers of the savage frontier that was ultimately forged to become the American west. Novels by Charles G. West are classified as historical/westerns due to his diligent research in his subject matter, choosing to weave his fiction into the fabric of the actual places and events, being true to the times as well as the people. As a result, his protagonists are usually not heroes, but are often called upon to perform heroic deeds.
Insisting that his protagonists must be instilled with a sense of fairness in addition to courage. West readily admits that many of the characters in his books are patterned after his two sons, both of whom are graduates of the University of Montana, one still lives in Kalispell, Montana - and is the source of much of the author's detail on the ways of the mountain man. Both sons share West's love for the Big Sky Country.
Presently, the author resides in Ocala, Florida with his wife, Ronda, whose name is found on the dedication page of every West novel.
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October 1, 2019
Fun Western where the themes of family are stronger than mindless gunplay (which, don't get me wrong, can be fun too!).
November 26, 2021
You can never tell a book, or a person, by its cover, and truer words were never spoken when referring to "Thunder Over Lolo Pass" by Charles G. West. This is Western fiction at its finest, with unique twists that experienced readers will find refreshing. This novel starts off with the three McCloud brothers determined to help a beautiful young lady, Roberta Morris, find her gold-seeking uncle who is lost in the mountains of Montana. But then again, is Roberta Morris what she seems? Is that her real name and her real objective? The McCloud brothers are about to find out. I can't say much more without giving out spoilers. But suffice to say that Cullen McCloud finds a romantic detour on the way to determining to what extent to help Roberta Morris, who seems to leave a trail of bullets behind her and around her as she uses up one man after another for her own purposes.
March 16, 2022
An Adult Western with a Bonanza feel.
The 3 McCloud brothers live with their father on his ranch. All 3 know the surrounding mountains very well.
One day a young woman comes asking for assistance in trying to help find her uncle, whose been in the mountains hunting for gold. He hasn't been heard from and is over due for his return.
The McCloud brothers agree to help her search for him.
They are unaware of 3 bad men who are following at a distance, with bad intentions.
A great Western that keeps you on your toes.
Charles G. West knows how to keep you invested in the characters.
The 3 McCloud brothers live with their father on his ranch. All 3 know the surrounding mountains very well.
One day a young woman comes asking for assistance in trying to help find her uncle, whose been in the mountains hunting for gold. He hasn't been heard from and is over due for his return.
The McCloud brothers agree to help her search for him.
They are unaware of 3 bad men who are following at a distance, with bad intentions.
A great Western that keeps you on your toes.
Charles G. West knows how to keep you invested in the characters.
September 7, 2019
Another great book. I say that about all of West’s books but you just can’t go wrong with this author. This one was one of my favorites. I like the way it was written with all the characters, and the good humored bond between the brothers. Sykes’ had everybody fooled, but that won’t stop the McClouds’ from getting revenge.
September 8, 2020
This tells you how 2 different families can be just the opposite. It also shows how ruthless it might have been back then.
December 12, 2021
A Western just as you’d want it. Open country, gun fights, home cooking and horses. Good and bad men, good and bad women. Easy reading, no pretence. What’s not to like?
January 8, 2023
Something about those McCloud boys <3
August 20, 2025
This book is a tentative 5 Stars. After I read a streak of ho-hum books from Charles G. West, this one was a breath of fresh air and quite unique.
West tries something new and writes three brothers on a journey. In many of his novels, his lead character is a generic silent, tall, and strong brooding gunslinger, but here we have three brothers with distinct personalities and seeing how they interact with each other and confront problems is engaging.
The story begins where the brothers are asked by a woman in distress to help find her gold-panning uncle, and from there we get some pretty cool twists and turns. I don’t want to spoil too much, but the journey is pretty fascinating.
What I especially liked about this book was its clear themes about family and duty. The three brothers are thick as thieves and want to do the right thing. The villains in this book are very well developed compared to the Generic Scoundrel, and they have some depth and sympathy to them. It’s also interesting to see how the villains treat family and (dis)respect for others as a foil to our leads.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book a lot and I’m relieved that West still had another gem for me to read.
West tries something new and writes three brothers on a journey. In many of his novels, his lead character is a generic silent, tall, and strong brooding gunslinger, but here we have three brothers with distinct personalities and seeing how they interact with each other and confront problems is engaging.
The story begins where the brothers are asked by a woman in distress to help find her gold-panning uncle, and from there we get some pretty cool twists and turns. I don’t want to spoil too much, but the journey is pretty fascinating.
What I especially liked about this book was its clear themes about family and duty. The three brothers are thick as thieves and want to do the right thing. The villains in this book are very well developed compared to the Generic Scoundrel, and they have some depth and sympathy to them. It’s also interesting to see how the villains treat family and (dis)respect for others as a foil to our leads.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book a lot and I’m relieved that West still had another gem for me to read.
January 4, 2023
This was a light western read with just enough action to keep me entertained. I could picture the countryside and the cowboys quite easily.
April 12, 2011
This book is an obvious homage to a couple of western icons.
Who does this sound like?
The McCloud family owned a large spread. Patriarch Donovan, a widower, has three sons. The oldest, Cullen, is a serious minded young man, the middle, Jug(a nickname from childhood that supplants his real name), is a huge man, slow to anger, but tough in a fight when riled, and the youngest,Cody, is the ladies' man with a quick temper, who is prone to lead Jug into messes.
The other icon is a take-off on the "rules in a knife fight" from Butch Cassidt and the Sundance Kid.
The McCloud brothers accompany a young woman, Roberta Morris, in search of her uncle, who'd gone gold hunting a year ago. Now Roberta wants him found as her aunt, his wife, is sick.
Cody had ran into him and could take them back to that spot, from there tracking him shouldn't be that hard.
Unknown though is the gang, that of Frank Burdette, following them.
Who does this sound like?
The McCloud family owned a large spread. Patriarch Donovan, a widower, has three sons. The oldest, Cullen, is a serious minded young man, the middle, Jug(a nickname from childhood that supplants his real name), is a huge man, slow to anger, but tough in a fight when riled, and the youngest,Cody, is the ladies' man with a quick temper, who is prone to lead Jug into messes.
The other icon is a take-off on the "rules in a knife fight" from Butch Cassidt and the Sundance Kid.
The McCloud brothers accompany a young woman, Roberta Morris, in search of her uncle, who'd gone gold hunting a year ago. Now Roberta wants him found as her aunt, his wife, is sick.
Cody had ran into him and could take them back to that spot, from there tracking him shouldn't be that hard.
Unknown though is the gang, that of Frank Burdette, following them.
January 5, 2016
Mr. West delivers another well written, intriguing western story for his readers to enjoy. Action, adventure, treachery - there's a bit of everything in this tale. The three brother characters are very likable and well developed. I also really enjoyed how the quest was taken over at different points by each brother.
February 12, 2012
A good book about loyalty to your family.
April 8, 2012
Enjoyed the Montana setting. Can't help but be fond of the good guys and their strength & courage. Little bit of romance too
January 24, 2013
Another good novel by this author.
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