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War Paint
GO WEST YOUNG MAN...
George Alwood III, is a spoiled and rich young man who heads west to become a mountain man in 1825. Taken under wing by two experienced
old mountain men, George Alwood the third becomes Bear Killer the mountain man.
After a short visit with Shoshoni Indians, Bear Killer finds himself with an unwanted wife and though he resist's, he eventually learns to love her. A cold and hard winter in the mountains brings him closer to his bride, as he learns to live as a mountain man, and just before spring she informs him a child will soon come. Content now, with a canvas shelter, campfire, dried meat, and soon to be family, Bear Killer reflects on his rich and pampered background.
After his wife and unborn child are killed by white men, the young mountain man makes a promise to avenge their deaths and he's swept up into a deep sense of rage. He finds, however, the men he is searching for are hard men to pin down and even harder to kill.
About the Author
W.R. Benton is a retired United States military senior non-commissioned officer (E-8). He is a graduate of a number of U.S. Air Force Survival Schools, including Arctic, Water (Sea and Ocean), Mountain, and Jungle survival schools. He spent twelve years teaching parachuting techniques and survival skills to Air Force aircrew members as a Life Support Instructor.
Mr. Benton currently works as a freelance Wilderness Survival and Outdoor writer for a number of North American Magazines (Buck Masters, Modern Survival, Big Game Hunt, and many others). He is a published author with six books in print.
Reviews:
"War Paint is a blood-thirsty brutal book. It will disappoint those who seek the triumph of good over evil.
Outstanding."
—James Drury, "The Virginian".
“As a (Senior) Master Sergeant in the US military, W. R. Benton became a man of action and lived the “code of the west,” which is very well reflected in his westerns and especially in his newest, WAR PAINT, an action-packed story of love, struggle, betrayal, and revenge set in the wildness of the Old West. It is a must read for anybody who loves westerns. You will not be able to put the book down.”
—Don Bendell, Author of 23 books, including the western Colt series, with over 1.5 million books in print worldwide.
“WAR PAINT is for the western reader who wants to read something different, and for the western enthusiast who likes to know there is accuracy and authenticity in them thar pages. It’s an exceptionally good read, excellent plot, beautifully drawn characters, and well sustained from start to finish.”
—Mel Hague, Author of Death on a Rope, and others, and Recording Artist of 17 albums
“W.R. Benton understands Indians, mountain men, and the fur trade, and puts it all down in a whoppin' good read called War Paint.”
—Steven M. Ulmen, Author of Toby Ryker.
"My grandfather was a rancher in Colorado, where I grew up and one of last of the rugged men who were responsible for taming the wild west. He liked Louis L' Amour. He would have loved WR Benton."
—Robert Woods, actor
"I welcome W.R. Benton to the small fraternity of writers who love the mountain men."
—Alfred Wallon, Author of “The Promised Land," German Western Author
George Alwood III, is a spoiled and rich young man who heads west to become a mountain man in 1825. Taken under wing by two experienced
old mountain men, George Alwood the third becomes Bear Killer the mountain man.
After a short visit with Shoshoni Indians, Bear Killer finds himself with an unwanted wife and though he resist's, he eventually learns to love her. A cold and hard winter in the mountains brings him closer to his bride, as he learns to live as a mountain man, and just before spring she informs him a child will soon come. Content now, with a canvas shelter, campfire, dried meat, and soon to be family, Bear Killer reflects on his rich and pampered background.
After his wife and unborn child are killed by white men, the young mountain man makes a promise to avenge their deaths and he's swept up into a deep sense of rage. He finds, however, the men he is searching for are hard men to pin down and even harder to kill.
About the Author
W.R. Benton is a retired United States military senior non-commissioned officer (E-8). He is a graduate of a number of U.S. Air Force Survival Schools, including Arctic, Water (Sea and Ocean), Mountain, and Jungle survival schools. He spent twelve years teaching parachuting techniques and survival skills to Air Force aircrew members as a Life Support Instructor.
Mr. Benton currently works as a freelance Wilderness Survival and Outdoor writer for a number of North American Magazines (Buck Masters, Modern Survival, Big Game Hunt, and many others). He is a published author with six books in print.
Reviews:
"War Paint is a blood-thirsty brutal book. It will disappoint those who seek the triumph of good over evil.
Outstanding."
—James Drury, "The Virginian".
“As a (Senior) Master Sergeant in the US military, W. R. Benton became a man of action and lived the “code of the west,” which is very well reflected in his westerns and especially in his newest, WAR PAINT, an action-packed story of love, struggle, betrayal, and revenge set in the wildness of the Old West. It is a must read for anybody who loves westerns. You will not be able to put the book down.”
—Don Bendell, Author of 23 books, including the western Colt series, with over 1.5 million books in print worldwide.
“WAR PAINT is for the western reader who wants to read something different, and for the western enthusiast who likes to know there is accuracy and authenticity in them thar pages. It’s an exceptionally good read, excellent plot, beautifully drawn characters, and well sustained from start to finish.”
—Mel Hague, Author of Death on a Rope, and others, and Recording Artist of 17 albums
“W.R. Benton understands Indians, mountain men, and the fur trade, and puts it all down in a whoppin' good read called War Paint.”
—Steven M. Ulmen, Author of Toby Ryker.
"My grandfather was a rancher in Colorado, where I grew up and one of last of the rugged men who were responsible for taming the wild west. He liked Louis L' Amour. He would have loved WR Benton."
—Robert Woods, actor
"I welcome W.R. Benton to the small fraternity of writers who love the mountain men."
—Alfred Wallon, Author of “The Promised Land," German Western Author
- GenresWesterns
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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185 people want to read
About the author
W.R. Benton
135 books22 followersAmazon TOP 100 Western Fiction Author W.R. Benton has previously authored nine books, fiction, non-fiction and Southern Humor. W.R. Benton has previously authored books of fiction, non-fiction and Southern humor. Such notable authors as, Matt Braun, Stephen Lodge, Don Bendell, and many others have endorsed his work. His survival book, "Simple Survival, a Family Outdoors Guide," is a 2005 Silver Award Winner from the Military Writers Society of American. Additionally, this book added to the prestigious Estes Park Library in Colorado. James Drury, "The Virginian," endorsed his latest two Western books, "War Paint" and "James McKay, U.S. Army Scout."
His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training
Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.
Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.
His book, "War Paint" has been selected and the contract signed for a movie to be made. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
Mister Benton has an Associate Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a baccalaureate in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997, with over twenty-six years of active duty, and at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). He spent twelve years as a Life Support Instructor where he taught aircrew members how to use survival gear, survival procedures, and parachuting techniques. Gary has attended the following United States Air Force Survival Schools:
Basic Survival Training
Water Survival Training
Jungle Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training
Sergeant Benton also has over 12 years of classroom instruction as a Life Support Instructor, where he trained thousands of men and women.
Mr. Benton and his wife, Melanie, live near Jackson, Mississippi, with three dogs and two cats.
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March 28, 2013
This is the first novel that I have read by this author and I found it to be very good reading. It was entertaining enough that I will read more by this author.
February 9, 2017
Looking for an adventure that will take you out of the regular norm of a western genre book? War Paint is up in your face, every nook and turn will lead you on to more intense and sometimes brutal situations. War Paint by author W. R. Benton is historically correct with a glossary for terms in the back.
What I liked best was besides being a great book, the author while he weaves his tale has an educational teaching lesson that most books doing bother to educate you about. A must have and book is slated to become a movie. Mississippi author written.
September 4, 2014
Really good example of Americana. Not a simple western but the story of the making of a mountain man. Recommended.
May 20, 2015
Great Action
Another fantastic story by W. R. Benton. Following a greenhorn as he transforms into a mountain man. The action will keep you turning the pages.
Another fantastic story by W. R. Benton. Following a greenhorn as he transforms into a mountain man. The action will keep you turning the pages.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews