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Educated Injun
New Cover Paperback Edition 1479318450 - 9781479318452
A Western Detective/Lawman Novel
Don't miss this fun tale of an Indian US Marshal and his 6'2" cowboy partner against clever criminals in the old west.
In the late 1800s old American west a Harvard educated Indian marshal is sent covertly into the lawless west to investigate illegal doings. But these businessmen are clever and will do whatever is necessary to protect their nefarious efforts. Hawk and his 6'2" cowboy partner must outwit their opponents. Can it be done before they are shot and killed?
Tyrone Narrowhawk, a Harvard educated known as Hawk, mentored by a federal judge, and given a U.S. Marshal's star and a gun.
Merle Johnson, a cowboy sharp shooter given a chance to clear his name by Hawk.
Judge Hostettler, a Washington D.C and Denver society powerful man given charge by the President of the United states over the lawless western territories.
Steely-eyes, henchman for Dunston, an cold, intelligent, calculating killer.
Many others compete in this exciting tale of wits and gun battles in the old west.
A Western Detective/Lawman Novel
Don't miss this fun tale of an Indian US Marshal and his 6'2" cowboy partner against clever criminals in the old west.
In the late 1800s old American west a Harvard educated Indian marshal is sent covertly into the lawless west to investigate illegal doings. But these businessmen are clever and will do whatever is necessary to protect their nefarious efforts. Hawk and his 6'2" cowboy partner must outwit their opponents. Can it be done before they are shot and killed?
Tyrone Narrowhawk, a Harvard educated known as Hawk, mentored by a federal judge, and given a U.S. Marshal's star and a gun.
Merle Johnson, a cowboy sharp shooter given a chance to clear his name by Hawk.
Judge Hostettler, a Washington D.C and Denver society powerful man given charge by the President of the United states over the lawless western territories.
Steely-eyes, henchman for Dunston, an cold, intelligent, calculating killer.
Many others compete in this exciting tale of wits and gun battles in the old west.
179 pages, Paperback
First published September 22, 2012
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About the author
R.L. Kiser
7 books8 followersR.L. Kiser has authored several books available as eBooks and Paperbacks. He started writing science fiction at age 14 but didn't publish until decades later. His works include four fantasy novels, two western/detective novels, and a SciFi Adventure, which garnered a 5 star review and made the first cut of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2013.
Born in Idaho, raised in Arizona, grew up in Los Angeles, he's a Vietnam Veteran, been a musician, a Hollywood taxi driver, a computer programmer, a single parent, ran his own Internet marketing business, and is an avid (novice) bicyclist. He does his own bicycle maintenance and repair. He holds an associate's degree in computer science.
He currently resides in Sparks, Nevada with 3 computers, 3 bicycles, a recumbent trike, and an 02 year old Mercedes SUV (no, that does not stand for Small Ugly Vehicle). He's currently hiding from the ATF, CIA, DEA, DHS, DMV, DOD, DOT, ICE, IRS, HUD, ONI, and FBI, but the NSA knows where he is.
Born in Idaho, raised in Arizona, grew up in Los Angeles, he's a Vietnam Veteran, been a musician, a Hollywood taxi driver, a computer programmer, a single parent, ran his own Internet marketing business, and is an avid (novice) bicyclist. He does his own bicycle maintenance and repair. He holds an associate's degree in computer science.
He currently resides in Sparks, Nevada with 3 computers, 3 bicycles, a recumbent trike, and an 02 year old Mercedes SUV (no, that does not stand for Small Ugly Vehicle). He's currently hiding from the ATF, CIA, DEA, DHS, DMV, DOD, DOT, ICE, IRS, HUD, ONI, and FBI, but the NSA knows where he is.
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November 30, 2012
Educated Injun is an energetic, action-adventure set in the Old West.
The main character, Merle, finds himself in trouble when he takes on a job that's too good to be true and ends up on the bad side of some cattle rustlers. He soon teams up with Hawk, an indian marshall, who helps him out of the bind in exchange for his assistance in going after the guy behind not only the rustling, but also smuggling and other nefarious deeds.
I most enjoyed the fast paced, action driven storyline and the tongue-in-cheek banter between Merle and Hawk (and between Hawk and the judge that put him through college). Besides that, I got a kick out of Merle's nemesis, a certain shoulder cannon with, well, a kick.
In summary, Educated Injun is action-packed, funny, clever, and entertaining.
The main character, Merle, finds himself in trouble when he takes on a job that's too good to be true and ends up on the bad side of some cattle rustlers. He soon teams up with Hawk, an indian marshall, who helps him out of the bind in exchange for his assistance in going after the guy behind not only the rustling, but also smuggling and other nefarious deeds.
I most enjoyed the fast paced, action driven storyline and the tongue-in-cheek banter between Merle and Hawk (and between Hawk and the judge that put him through college). Besides that, I got a kick out of Merle's nemesis, a certain shoulder cannon with, well, a kick.
In summary, Educated Injun is action-packed, funny, clever, and entertaining.
November 26, 2014
"Educated Injun" is a good time Western with the "good guys" chasing the "bad guys". I enjoyed the story line and the relationship between Tyrone Narrowhawk "Hawk", the U.S. Marshal, and Merle Johnson, his deputy.
Unfortunately, some of the proof reading is lacking as there are several typos and, being a nearly lifelong horse owner and rider, spelling reins "reigns" is totally unacceptable. On page 71 reins was finally spelled correctly and I breathed a sign of relief. But, unfortunately, this correct spelling didn't continue through the end of the book.
The author did make convincing descriptions of guns, steam engines and how they work, how switching the rails work and being aboard a ship.
This is a book that packs a lot of action and I did enjoy it.
Unfortunately, some of the proof reading is lacking as there are several typos and, being a nearly lifelong horse owner and rider, spelling reins "reigns" is totally unacceptable. On page 71 reins was finally spelled correctly and I breathed a sign of relief. But, unfortunately, this correct spelling didn't continue through the end of the book.
The author did make convincing descriptions of guns, steam engines and how they work, how switching the rails work and being aboard a ship.
This is a book that packs a lot of action and I did enjoy it.
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November 10, 2014Fun read
A light read that delights in its story line, with characters that grow on you. As a purchased copy after a first-read giveaway it was a good move on my part.
A light read that delights in its story line, with characters that grow on you. As a purchased copy after a first-read giveaway it was a good move on my part.
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