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Thunder on the Chisholm Trail: A Historical Western Adventure Novel

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When Thunder Jack discovers a ravaged farm and a family struggling to survive, a newfound purpose awakens, marking the end of his outlaw days. As he is seeking redemption against the backdrop of a lawless frontier, he collides with Eliza, the resilient daughter of the town's blacksmith. Together, they will challenge the man who is tearing Eliza’s hometown apart.

Can the unlikely alliance of Thunder Jack and Eliza ignite a flame of hope and rebellion?

Cormac Caldwell’s name is feared among the townsfolk. Witnessing his tyranny, Thunder Jack finds that his redemption might be lying in freeing the community from him. Determined to escape his criminal past, Thunder Jack and Eliza unite to defy Caldwell and restore hope to the town.

Will their combined strength break the chains of oppression and spark a transformation for the town's fate?

Amidst the chaos, Thunder Jack and Eliza's alliance sparks an unspoken connection beyond their shared fight for justice. In a perilous world, the lingering question remains; Will their collaboration be fleeting or the key to everyone’s salvation?

"Thunder on the Chisholm Trail" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2023

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546 reviews1 follower
January 11, 2024
Well.....

Pretty good read. Likeable characters, but hard to believe they all got together. The location of the story went from rolling plains like Kansas to mountains like the base of the Colorado's about 2 days away by horse.
About two full days in daylight or about 60 miles. They did it at night. Well.....
An Indian sidekick, not named Tonto, who speaks with no accent or syntax difficulties left me waiting for the announcement he was a Harvard grad - but it never came.
I can't really give this a strong recommend, but I can't say not to read, either.
1,388 reviews13 followers
January 10, 2024
Another exceptionally innovative story by an outstanding Author!

Five stars, and more, for this captivating western folklore masterpiece, as you will find, as I did, you cannot put the book aside until the epilogue has been read!
Some of the most outstanding, and definitely entertaining, storylines I have had the opportunity to read! And I have read a few! No slowdowns throughout the entire series of entertaining adventures that will pacify anyone's desired expectations from beginning to end! Too, the exceptionally selected characters are unsurpassed in their respective assignments throughout the entire series of unending excitement!
Without hesitation, I recommend this compelling series of one exciting adventure after the other to all readers, regardless of your normal reading pleasures! I was unable to put this on aside until the last paragraph was absorbed! This included the epilogue, as well!!!😃
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February 23, 2024
A Story of Second Chances

A criminal had taken over the town, and Eliza was leading a group of people who resisted the criminal. Jack, a reformed criminal, came to town and helped with the resistance. The book had a lot of action, and good strong characters. It is an enjoyable read.
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965 reviews8 followers
December 22, 2023
This is a story about an outlaw so upset with an another outlaw gang that he decides to become good. Strange but in this case with the right woman beside him it works. Definitely had to fight to get his chances but in the end it was worth it.
3,528 reviews16 followers
February 20, 2024
This book had a good storyline

A good storyline but very repetitive overall, it made it hard to read and enjoy. I did like the story overall just not the way it was written, seemed like a short story with a bunch of words added to make it longer.
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24 reviews
December 18, 2023
another good story

To me this was a bit different from his usual stories but it was just as good. A bit long but moved quickly. Good for any age to enjoy
5,350 reviews67 followers
December 25, 2023
Thunder on the Chisholm Trail

A good and well written adventure story about a outlaw helping to fight for a town and he found a reason to change his life
547 reviews4 followers
January 24, 2024
Great to me

Close to a five but not quite still all in all I enjoyed it and yes I do recommend it
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September 22, 2025
Thunder on the Chisholm Trail: A Historical Western Adventure Novel
Henry McConley

45’s are only accurate in the movies and in dime novels. The kind this author specializes in writing; at last count 57 to be exact. As with most Westerns hand guns and outlaws are involved and as usual there’s a damsel in distress. No one would accuse this of being great literature but it’s an okay time-waster. Having subscribed by dint of having accepted a freebie this author spews out several issues of author spam a day. He either has several pen names or there is a grouping of similar authors who trade mailing lists.

Jack is 34, middle-aged for the time. His horse is saddle broke, how well it would have reacted to traces and being put between shafts is open to question. Towns controlled by outlaw gangs were a common occurrence in many parts of the American West at the time. Cattle rustling continues to this day.
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