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American Post-Civil War Westerns
Trailing Star
Star Holiday is on the run.
Left on her own to tend to a hopeless harvest, she watched as her husband, Fletcher, was seduced by saloon girls, card tables and violent robbery.
Now Fletcher is dead. To free herself and the quiet Nebraskan countryside from her husband’s mounting cruelty, Star pulled the trigger.
Star is the only person that sees justice has been served.
On trails and rails, Star battles across the tormented Great Plain to get to her aunt and uncle’s ranch in Colorado. Freedom and peace are on the horizon.
Now, the law is on her trail.
U.S. Marshal Duke Horne always gets his man. This time, he’s determined to get his woman – Star Holiday, wanted for her husband’s death.
But he finds fresh blood in her tracks. Star’s actions have stoked the fury of Fletcher’s outlaw companions – men like Roland Abbot.
Roland Abbot doesn’t care to arrest Star. He’s looking to kill her, and anybody else that wants to keep him away from his big pay day.
As paths converges in the serene cattle ranges of the foothills, Star can no longer hide. Duke begins to doubt her guilt.
If Star wants her taste of freedom to last, she’ll have to pull the trigger of her Smith & Wesson once more.
Can Star help justice reign? Or is her new sanctuary just another dead end?
Another classic western with respectful romance and women as strong frontier folk from author William Black.
Each book in the American Post-Civil War Westerns series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
Left on her own to tend to a hopeless harvest, she watched as her husband, Fletcher, was seduced by saloon girls, card tables and violent robbery.
Now Fletcher is dead. To free herself and the quiet Nebraskan countryside from her husband’s mounting cruelty, Star pulled the trigger.
Star is the only person that sees justice has been served.
On trails and rails, Star battles across the tormented Great Plain to get to her aunt and uncle’s ranch in Colorado. Freedom and peace are on the horizon.
Now, the law is on her trail.
U.S. Marshal Duke Horne always gets his man. This time, he’s determined to get his woman – Star Holiday, wanted for her husband’s death.
But he finds fresh blood in her tracks. Star’s actions have stoked the fury of Fletcher’s outlaw companions – men like Roland Abbot.
Roland Abbot doesn’t care to arrest Star. He’s looking to kill her, and anybody else that wants to keep him away from his big pay day.
As paths converges in the serene cattle ranges of the foothills, Star can no longer hide. Duke begins to doubt her guilt.
If Star wants her taste of freedom to last, she’ll have to pull the trigger of her Smith & Wesson once more.
Can Star help justice reign? Or is her new sanctuary just another dead end?
Another classic western with respectful romance and women as strong frontier folk from author William Black.
Each book in the American Post-Civil War Westerns series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
399 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2024
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November 3, 2024
Star tried to stop her husband from killing a man. it didn’t work so in self defense she shot him and ran.
Star had tried everything to make her marriage work, but his brothers won the battle and Fletcher changed. He was now a mean drunk that caroused all the time. When he came home he was cruel and used his fist on her a lot. Then she found out he was joining his brothers and another man to rob and kill a man for his gold and money. She tried to stop it but instead of her husband being thought guilty it was her. She tried to get her husband to do the right thing but he was so mad that she had the guts to try to stop them he attacked her and she shot him. The only thing she could do was run. That left the three partners and the Marshall to be on her trail.
Star had tried everything to make her marriage work, but his brothers won the battle and Fletcher changed. He was now a mean drunk that caroused all the time. When he came home he was cruel and used his fist on her a lot. Then she found out he was joining his brothers and another man to rob and kill a man for his gold and money. She tried to stop it but instead of her husband being thought guilty it was her. She tried to get her husband to do the right thing but he was so mad that she had the guts to try to stop them he attacked her and she shot him. The only thing she could do was run. That left the three partners and the Marshall to be on her trail.
October 10, 2024
great reading
Keep putting them out. I am an avid reader and when I find a good writer I read everything he has out. I just buried my second son and it has been so hard to just sit and watch hi. Suffer. My reading kept me sane I think. You kept the story going and I loved that. Just waiting for the next one. Thank you so very much. Faye kelly
Keep putting them out. I am an avid reader and when I find a good writer I read everything he has out. I just buried my second son and it has been so hard to just sit and watch hi. Suffer. My reading kept me sane I think. You kept the story going and I loved that. Just waiting for the next one. Thank you so very much. Faye kelly
November 7, 2024
Classic Western with a few twist!
In my opinion things started out a little slow. Charactors were a little hard to identify with or feel simpithy for. But then I started to develop simpothy for
the main female character, and the action and adventure started picking up when the marshal got involved. All and all a pretty good read!
In my opinion things started out a little slow. Charactors were a little hard to identify with or feel simpithy for. But then I started to develop simpothy for
the main female character, and the action and adventure started picking up when the marshal got involved. All and all a pretty good read!
January 7, 2025
Truth wins out
In these troubled times it’s good to remember the power of truth and the need to press on. This story is one to remind us of that, and I’m grateful for it. Good read, strong characters, the importance of good over evil, the power of kindness over greed. A story to ride the river with!
In these troubled times it’s good to remember the power of truth and the need to press on. This story is one to remind us of that, and I’m grateful for it. Good read, strong characters, the importance of good over evil, the power of kindness over greed. A story to ride the river with!
October 11, 2024
Out of the struggles of life you can find joy and happiness
The world is filled with difficulties therefore we can find the good if are seek to help others Good in the end will Trump over level the book keeps you wanting to know what's next
The world is filled with difficulties therefore we can find the good if are seek to help others Good in the end will Trump over level the book keeps you wanting to know what's next
October 17, 2024
Amazingly clean good reading.
Great story, characters, suspense, friendships, and romance. Lessons can be learned about choosing your spouse! Keep up the good writing and thank you!
Great story, characters, suspense, friendships, and romance. Lessons can be learned about choosing your spouse! Keep up the good writing and thank you!
December 8, 2024
A treat to read......
Villains and a strong woman, make for a delightful read. Thoroughly enthralled with Star and the characters she meets in her journey to family. The killers and other villains along the way, are in for a surprise.
Villains and a strong woman, make for a delightful read. Thoroughly enthralled with Star and the characters she meets in her journey to family. The killers and other villains along the way, are in for a surprise.
October 9, 2024
good book
Great book kept you really on your toes. I love the fact that they’re nice and clean while very suspenseful.
Great book kept you really on your toes. I love the fact that they’re nice and clean while very suspenseful.
October 10, 2024
Inspiring!
William Black has written a good story with lots of history, compassion, and adventure along with justice and very subtle romance.
William Black has written a good story with lots of history, compassion, and adventure along with justice and very subtle romance.
November 2, 2024
I enjoyed the main characters in this book but it just drug out a little too much for me. Roland was a despicable person.
November 17, 2024
exceptional
I have liked all of Mr Black’s stories. This is an especially good one. A little different than his previous books I’ve read.
I have liked all of Mr Black’s stories. This is an especially good one. A little different than his previous books I’ve read.
November 22, 2024
Wonderful story
Bad guys get justice Good guys win. Girl gets her beau and boy gets new family
Even the horses are living a good life
Bad guys get justice Good guys win. Girl gets her beau and boy gets new family
Even the horses are living a good life
December 10, 2024
trailing star
Feel good story. A story about a young woman caught in bad situation that stayed true to her up bringing
Feel good story. A story about a young woman caught in bad situation that stayed true to her up bringing
December 15, 2024
An upbeat good read!
This story just made a person feel good. Some action, some inspiration and lots of smiles. You could call it fun.
This story just made a person feel good. Some action, some inspiration and lots of smiles. You could call it fun.
January 14, 2025
well written
This book while the plot was easy to see coming, it was well executed. I continue to enjoy the series of the American Post, Civil War West.
This book while the plot was easy to see coming, it was well executed. I continue to enjoy the series of the American Post, Civil War West.
January 19, 2025
Great book!
When the book first started I couldn't figure what the title meant. After reading several chapters I came to several was trailing her .
When the book first started I couldn't figure what the title meant. After reading several chapters I came to several was trailing her .
April 17, 2025
Nice western about people doing the right thing. Exciting times, simple humor, clean romance. Stress-free read. Round up to 5 stars, because so cheap and enjoyable.
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