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Dakota Parker: Cowboy Detective #1
Train Wreck: A Western Adventure
The first adventure in a brand new Western series from Scott Harris!
Dakota Parker is a young man, alone in the world, who was fortunate to have survived fighting in the Civil War as a teenager and then even more fortunate to have survived his years in the Laredo State Penitentiary—a survival made even more difficult by the fact he was hated by the warden and targeted for death more than once.
But now he’s out of the pen and starting a new life as a cowboy detective.
His first job has him facing a couple dozen trained killers who have taken over a town in Colorado in order to build a new railroad. One man stood up against the thieves and killers and was murdered for his effort. His widow has turned to Parker, because no one else would help—not the town, not the law, not even the Pinkerton Agency.
Dakota Parker doesn’t know any other way, so he stiffens his neck, oils his gun and prepares to do battle. The odds are stacked against him, but then, they always have been.
Dakota Parker is a young man, alone in the world, who was fortunate to have survived fighting in the Civil War as a teenager and then even more fortunate to have survived his years in the Laredo State Penitentiary—a survival made even more difficult by the fact he was hated by the warden and targeted for death more than once.
But now he’s out of the pen and starting a new life as a cowboy detective.
His first job has him facing a couple dozen trained killers who have taken over a town in Colorado in order to build a new railroad. One man stood up against the thieves and killers and was murdered for his effort. His widow has turned to Parker, because no one else would help—not the town, not the law, not even the Pinkerton Agency.
Dakota Parker doesn’t know any other way, so he stiffens his neck, oils his gun and prepares to do battle. The odds are stacked against him, but then, they always have been.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 8, 2024
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About the author
Scott Harris
132 books22 followersAward-winning and best-selling Western author Scott Harris is a lifelong Western enthusiast who traces his love of Western fiction back to his childhood days of reading Louis L’Amour novels.
Harris has published ten novels in the past year, along with two collections of short stories and a variety of other fiction and nonfiction Westerns.
The Brock Clemons Western Series follows the tale of Brock Clemons and his journey into the West accompanied by his horse, “Horse,” and wolf, “Wolf.” The Brock Clemons story — especially when he is joined by his new wife, Sophie and his adopted son, Huck — is one of bravery, adventure and romance, transporting readers back to a time when chivalry, courage and gunfights ruled the day in the West.
Harris’ second series, Caz: Vigilante Hunter, is a different take on the Western genre. With gun in hand, Caz blasts his way through the bad guys to bring peace and justice to the Old West!
Caz is looking for two things: the perfect breakfast and men who think they’re above the law. He hasn’t yet found a breakfast to match what his mom used to make, but there’s a trail of dead men behind him that shows he’s having no trouble finding bad men.
Harris also authors the well regarded 52 Weeks Series, the Western Adventure Series and the 500 Word Micro Short Series. Additionally, he is about to release A Novel Journey, a non-fiction book about writing your own Western novel and recently released Six Gun Pardners, a book a he co-authored with his son, Justin. He is also soon releasing the first novel in his newest series, Stagecoach Willy.
Harris, who loves nothing more (except for his family!) than settling into his hammock with a glass of bourbon, a cigar and a great Western, has created a Western world filled with fascinating and exciting characters and he hopes you enjoy reading about them as much as he does writing about them.
Enjoy!
Harris has published ten novels in the past year, along with two collections of short stories and a variety of other fiction and nonfiction Westerns.
The Brock Clemons Western Series follows the tale of Brock Clemons and his journey into the West accompanied by his horse, “Horse,” and wolf, “Wolf.” The Brock Clemons story — especially when he is joined by his new wife, Sophie and his adopted son, Huck — is one of bravery, adventure and romance, transporting readers back to a time when chivalry, courage and gunfights ruled the day in the West.
Harris’ second series, Caz: Vigilante Hunter, is a different take on the Western genre. With gun in hand, Caz blasts his way through the bad guys to bring peace and justice to the Old West!
Caz is looking for two things: the perfect breakfast and men who think they’re above the law. He hasn’t yet found a breakfast to match what his mom used to make, but there’s a trail of dead men behind him that shows he’s having no trouble finding bad men.
Harris also authors the well regarded 52 Weeks Series, the Western Adventure Series and the 500 Word Micro Short Series. Additionally, he is about to release A Novel Journey, a non-fiction book about writing your own Western novel and recently released Six Gun Pardners, a book a he co-authored with his son, Justin. He is also soon releasing the first novel in his newest series, Stagecoach Willy.
Harris, who loves nothing more (except for his family!) than settling into his hammock with a glass of bourbon, a cigar and a great Western, has created a Western world filled with fascinating and exciting characters and he hopes you enjoy reading about them as much as he does writing about them.
Enjoy!
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July 27, 2024
A very heartwarming series of events that will definitely keep you turning pages!
Most definitely another five star extravaganza that will pacify your innermost expectations from beginning to end! Each new episode is more fulfilling than the previous one!
Some of the most electrifying, and definitely entertaining, storylines you will ever enjoy reading! No slowdowns throughout the entire series of ongoing adventures! Too, Mr. Harris goes above and beyond in his selections of characters. Too, each individual role is perfectly selected for their respective assignments!
Most definitely recommend this compelling series of realistically motivated adventures to everyone, but I assure you old western fanatics will read the entire book before you put it aside! Try it! You'll love it!!!😃
Most definitely another five star extravaganza that will pacify your innermost expectations from beginning to end! Each new episode is more fulfilling than the previous one!
Some of the most electrifying, and definitely entertaining, storylines you will ever enjoy reading! No slowdowns throughout the entire series of ongoing adventures! Too, Mr. Harris goes above and beyond in his selections of characters. Too, each individual role is perfectly selected for their respective assignments!
Most definitely recommend this compelling series of realistically motivated adventures to everyone, but I assure you old western fanatics will read the entire book before you put it aside! Try it! You'll love it!!!😃
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