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Killing Halfbreed
What happened to Ben Halfbreed? Cottonwood, New Mexico is a town shrouded in mystery and silence. Jake Halfbreed is a man determined to break that silence when it comes to the disappearance of his brother, Ben, and Ben's young wife, Jessica. Discovering what happened to Ben becomes Jake's steadfast mission. He throws himself into the search only to find himself frustrated at every turn. Something is seriously wrong in Cottonwood Valley, but no one is talking. Soon, Jake is caught in a trap of his own making. The town is dead set on hanging him for the murder of a prominent townsman. What's worse, he knows he deserves it. Then, a stranger steps in....and the story begins.
- GenresRomance
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2006
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About the author
Zack Mason
13 books17 followersZack Mason loves the art of the word and the thrill of discovery.
He has served in leadership in a variety of Christian ministries for almost twenty years. He is currently the Executive Director of SOF Ministries, an international missions agency that has conducted work in Central America, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and even the United States.
He has a passion for history, languages, travel, and, of course,
books.
He currently resides with his family outside Atlanta, GA and plans
to continue writing for as long as he is allowed to do so.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
February 16, 2017
I didn't know what to expect when I downloaded this book. The name drew me at first, then the descriiption...enough to get it.
I'd say it was a page-turner, but on a Kindle, that's kind of a misnomer. Let's just say, I couldn't wait until it was time to start reading again, and I hated to put it down. I was fascinated from the beginning. Here was a man who had so much against him....yet didn't let it stop him from doing what he needed to do. It didn't matter that
he had absolutely no help, no friends, absolutely nothing. His brother and sister-in-law were missing, no one was talking, he was accused of cattle rustling, his (actually his missing brother's) cabin was burned down, the woman he fell in love with was gunned down (in his stead). I was fascinated. It was fast moving and kept you wondering what was going to occur next.
I've never read any of Zack Mason's books before, but I intend to look at some and see if they'll interest me as much as this one. He's a great author.
I'd say it was a page-turner, but on a Kindle, that's kind of a misnomer. Let's just say, I couldn't wait until it was time to start reading again, and I hated to put it down. I was fascinated from the beginning. Here was a man who had so much against him....yet didn't let it stop him from doing what he needed to do. It didn't matter that
he had absolutely no help, no friends, absolutely nothing. His brother and sister-in-law were missing, no one was talking, he was accused of cattle rustling, his (actually his missing brother's) cabin was burned down, the woman he fell in love with was gunned down (in his stead). I was fascinated. It was fast moving and kept you wondering what was going to occur next.
I've never read any of Zack Mason's books before, but I intend to look at some and see if they'll interest me as much as this one. He's a great author.
December 20, 2013
When Jake gets a letter from his sister-in-law Jessica saying his brother Ben has mysteriously disappeared he immediately travels to their ranch to find out what has happened. Sadly when he gets there neither of them are to be found and the ranch has been completely abandoned with no animals anywhere.
The townspeople of Cottonwood don't welcome him with open arms and when he shoots dead a man in a drunken rage is sentenced to hang.
This is where the story really gets interesting as he isn't hung and following this has many life-changing experiences which make him question his relationship with God.
This book features many Christian allegories such as redemption and is filled with many twists and turns until the end. It continued to surprise me on every page and I found myself routing for Jake even when yet again he messes things up.
Don't be put off by being a western as this is a real page-turning thriller.
The townspeople of Cottonwood don't welcome him with open arms and when he shoots dead a man in a drunken rage is sentenced to hang.
This is where the story really gets interesting as he isn't hung and following this has many life-changing experiences which make him question his relationship with God.
This book features many Christian allegories such as redemption and is filled with many twists and turns until the end. It continued to surprise me on every page and I found myself routing for Jake even when yet again he messes things up.
Don't be put off by being a western as this is a real page-turning thriller.
July 28, 2013
Fun read but not good literature. Odd "Christian" theme � innocent man dreams he should be hanged for the guilty Jake, town council dream they should hang innocent and free Jake, Indian chief says Great Spirit telling Jake to go to red mesa where Jake encounters God over 4-day period. Good plot twist on who is actually responsible for rustling and trying to grab Talbot/Halfbreed land.
May 7, 2013
Excellent story with lots of twists. In addition to the entertainment value, it does an excellent job of delivering the message of substitutionary sacrifice and and redemption. Definitely worth the read.
November 10, 2014
You have to read this book!
a must read! I couldn't put it down! I will be looking for more books from this author! read it!
a must read! I couldn't put it down! I will be looking for more books from this author! read it!
November 1, 2018
Good book, nice way to end the trilogy.
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