Archisha

by Ken Coleman

Beautiful Avenger or insane assassin? At the tender age of just eleven years old, Ruth saw her mother die along with more than a hundred peaceful Cheyenne women and children, massacred at the hands of Colonel Bridgeport and his army of killers. (Cheyenne Dawn. Book two.)She vowed then that she would one day, avenge her mother’s death and the deaths of so many innocents. Now, after six years in the wilderness and forests of Colorado, she is back, tall, beautiful and mean and ready to kill anyone who stands in her way as she, not only faces danger at every turn, but also her own demons as well as the rages and confusion that invade her troubled and tortured mind. Archisha, the Cheyenne name her adopted father called her, spent six years training under his guidance, to prepare herself to face the challenge of hunting down and killing the man responsible for her mother’s death. Ruth is tall, pretty and elegant, but she is a cold hearted and remorseless killer who, despite her tender years, is willing to face danger head on and anyone who stands in the way of her reaching her ultimate goal be they good or bad, must bear the consequences, usually death. From an early age, she had been subjected to violence and killing, so it is inbuilt in her troubled mind to kill without compunction or feeling whenever she is faced by, who she considers to be bad men. She sees herself as a victim and whenever she is threatened, her only course of action is to lash out and worry about the consequences later. This is the story of a young girl and her journey from the mountains and forests of Colorado to some of the most lawless and wild town of Arizona, Texas and Kansas in her quest to find the man who killed her mother. During her epic journey, she makes many friends and enemies alike as well as mistakes, until her search finally reaches a violent and bloody conclusion with tragic consequences for everybody concerned.

Genres: Westerns

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 29, 2013

Reviews

[Terry Conley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Archisha (Ruth’s Revenge) - Ken Coleman

Another great book in this series by Ken Coleman. I love his characters and his writing style. I highly recommend his books and I can’t wait to get started on the next book.

[Layla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ken Coleman has written a saga with three books – so far at least.
The first book, Revenge and Chameli Gonzales, is the story of Andrew Hanson and Chameli Gonzales. I was bothered by the long periods spent apart. Perhaps I was still thinking of the usual romance pattern at this stage. The quality of writing made me want to read on and I am so glad that I did.
The most compelling story for me was that of Rachel in the second book, Cheyenne Dawn. Rachel is a normal woman in so many ways and that makes her courage all the more exceptional. Tall Bull is a wonderfully rounded character and their troubled relationship across cultural divides is never easy. Unlike Andrew and Chameli, Tall Bull and Rachel have intense interaction and the twists and turns of their story made me laugh and cry.
The third book focuses on Rachel’s daughter, Ruth – Archisha as Tall Bull calls her. Book 2 can be read alone, but I think that you need to know about Ruth’s childhood before you embark on her adult journey. Only then will you understand the cold heart and brutality. She is driven and fearless in her need for revenge and yet so vulnerable when she reaches out for any emotional connection. She loves, admires and respects Tall Bull, but finds it impossible to connect with others.

It is hard to say much without spoiling the stories. These books are not light and fluffy romances with a happy ending for all concerned. They are full of gritty reality, hardship, suffering, laughter and sorrow. Somewhat reminiscent of Lonesome Dove perhaps, but with the focus on brave, exceptional women.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

[JANE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Archives.

I enjoyed the the book, But what happened to Ruth. D I'd she just fade away? Did she go back to the mountains?

[Lola Cain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

Good reading and lots of excitement.
It is a must read for sure.
Don't forget to read the first two.