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Ranger #6
Blood Rock (Ranger Sam Burrack
Where legend begins...
Years before he became famous as The Ranger, young Samuel Burrack was a buffalo hunter trying his hand at enterprise on the Western Frontier. When his best friend is murdered, his first instinct is simple—find the killers and deliver justice. Joined by legendary Ranger Clyde “Outrider” Sazes, Samuel learns how to track, hunt, and shoot from the best in the territory. But when the badmen split up, so must the partners, and Samuel soon finds himself alone in the very town the gang has chosen as a rendezvous.
Befriended and further taught the skills of the killing trade by Lawrence Shaw (Aka Fast Larry, the Fastest Gun Alive) the newly deputized Samuel will have to muster all of his strength, courage, and skill against a batch of murderous thieves whose only desire is to kill and conquer. For Samuel Burrack, it is his first fight to the death—and his first step toward becoming a legend....
Years before he became famous as The Ranger, young Samuel Burrack was a buffalo hunter trying his hand at enterprise on the Western Frontier. When his best friend is murdered, his first instinct is simple—find the killers and deliver justice. Joined by legendary Ranger Clyde “Outrider” Sazes, Samuel learns how to track, hunt, and shoot from the best in the territory. But when the badmen split up, so must the partners, and Samuel soon finds himself alone in the very town the gang has chosen as a rendezvous.
Befriended and further taught the skills of the killing trade by Lawrence Shaw (Aka Fast Larry, the Fastest Gun Alive) the newly deputized Samuel will have to muster all of his strength, courage, and skill against a batch of murderous thieves whose only desire is to kill and conquer. For Samuel Burrack, it is his first fight to the death—and his first step toward becoming a legend....
- GenresWesterns
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2001
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February 7, 2024Every Arizona Ranger fan needs to read Blood Rock! Samuel Burrack is introduced to his readers. We are allowed to see his progress from civilian to his decision to become a ranger. We learn his motivation and are given a clear view into his character.
We are introduced to Fast Larry Shaw, who we will see in other books in this series. Who wouldn't want to learn to shoot from the fastest gun alive.
If you are a Ranger Fan this book is a must!
We are introduced to Fast Larry Shaw, who we will see in other books in this series. Who wouldn't want to learn to shoot from the fastest gun alive.
If you are a Ranger Fan this book is a must!
January 25, 2009
Excellent! I really liked this book. It delves into the backstory of the Ranger..who he was before and what lead him down this path. Very enjoyable.
Some typos and continuity problems..pretty typical from this author though. It starts to get a little annoying after a while, but nonetheless good book!
Some typos and continuity problems..pretty typical from this author though. It starts to get a little annoying after a while, but nonetheless good book!
July 7, 2018
A little too modern language and thinking crept into this tale for my taste but otherwise it's a good western. Some of the idioms were definitely not used in the early 1800's when this story was supposed to take place.
July 31, 2018
I'm not sure I liked this book or not. There was some highs and lows throughout.
December 11, 2016
"NEVER LOOK BACK"
Sam Burrack has developed and relied on what was told and taught to him by gun fighter Fast Larry Shaw, and Ranger Clyde"Outrider"Saez before they both left him. He's becoming his own man, but still learning the ways of the outlaws who roam the "Badlands of Arizona" plotting, killing, looting the innocent inhabitants of the small towns in and around the "Badlands".
Sam Burrack has developed and relied on what was told and taught to him by gun fighter Fast Larry Shaw, and Ranger Clyde"Outrider"Saez before they both left him. He's becoming his own man, but still learning the ways of the outlaws who roam the "Badlands of Arizona" plotting, killing, looting the innocent inhabitants of the small towns in and around the "Badlands".
February 14, 2016
I am not normally a western fan but a few writers seem to jump out and grab me. Ralph Cotton writes a quick paced and very historically accurate book. Nice read with great characters. Very recommended
January 19, 2009
This is the first in a series of westerns about a Texas Ranger. In this novel, Cotton tells the story of how Sam Burrack became a lawman. A quite entertaining read.
September 21, 2016
Good Book
I have enjoyed reading about how Sam got that scar on his face. He had a hard time there for awhile. I will be reading more on Sam Burrack, on to book 4.
I have enjoyed reading about how Sam got that scar on his face. He had a hard time there for awhile. I will be reading more on Sam Burrack, on to book 4.
March 29, 2017
great book, if you folllow any of Ralph Cotton this one has the begining of sam burrack, arizona territory ranger.
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