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From the day he was orphaned until he ended up in the silver mines at White Pine, Nevada, Blaze Mowbray has only known the merciless frontier.
Thanks to the protection of his adoptive mother, lawlessness and degeneracy have always been just out of reach.
Now Blaze has no choice – at sixteen, he’s leapt into the fire of an outlaw’s world.
When the silver is gone, money becomes scarce and company big shots like William Montgomery hire outlaws like Jed Scanlon to maintain the bloodstained bones of his business empire and recoup his mounting debts.
Jed Scanlon. He’s insane, and he’s tempting Blaze to turn away from good.
When the last wagons leave the fallen mining district, Montgomery's thugs are riding close behind, lured by a rumor of hidden gold.
Blaze has seen enough. The time has come to draw his Colt and protect the family that gave him his life.
Waiting for him at the end of the desolate trail is Sofia – Blaze’s one true love. His heroic determination can save their future, but all the love Blaze has ever known can just as easily be snuffed out by one of Jed’s .45s.
Can Blaze outshoot the last stand of the millionaire’s marauders? Or will he be doomed to haunt the ghost towns his love has left behind?
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.
Thanks to the protection of his adoptive mother, lawlessness and degeneracy have always been just out of reach.
Now Blaze has no choice – at sixteen, he’s leapt into the fire of an outlaw’s world.
When the silver is gone, money becomes scarce and company big shots like William Montgomery hire outlaws like Jed Scanlon to maintain the bloodstained bones of his business empire and recoup his mounting debts.
Jed Scanlon. He’s insane, and he’s tempting Blaze to turn away from good.
When the last wagons leave the fallen mining district, Montgomery's thugs are riding close behind, lured by a rumor of hidden gold.
Blaze has seen enough. The time has come to draw his Colt and protect the family that gave him his life.
Waiting for him at the end of the desolate trail is Sofia – Blaze’s one true love. His heroic determination can save their future, but all the love Blaze has ever known can just as easily be snuffed out by one of Jed’s .45s.
Can Blaze outshoot the last stand of the millionaire’s marauders? Or will he be doomed to haunt the ghost towns his love has left behind?
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.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2024
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April 24, 2025
This heart wrenching series of how someone might perceive our old West was finally tamed!
Mist definitely another five star masterpiece that will keep you turning pages to see what the next exciting series of events might entail!
These superbly selections of storylines are exceptionally impressive in their analysis of how pur old West was finally tamed! No slowdowns from beginning to end, and each new adventure will pacify any reader's desired,expectations! Too, some of the encounters are heartwarming, while some will cause tears to well up in your eyes! Just doesn't get any better than these entertaining adventures!
Too, Mr. Black is,a master when it comes to character selections, both the good guys and gals, as well as the really bad guys! I guarantee you will definitely enjoy riding along with these excitable entertaining entertainers from beginning to end!
Try it! You'll love the journey!!!😄.
Mist definitely another five star masterpiece that will keep you turning pages to see what the next exciting series of events might entail!
These superbly selections of storylines are exceptionally impressive in their analysis of how pur old West was finally tamed! No slowdowns from beginning to end, and each new adventure will pacify any reader's desired,expectations! Too, some of the encounters are heartwarming, while some will cause tears to well up in your eyes! Just doesn't get any better than these entertaining adventures!
Too, Mr. Black is,a master when it comes to character selections, both the good guys and gals, as well as the really bad guys! I guarantee you will definitely enjoy riding along with these excitable entertaining entertainers from beginning to end!
Try it! You'll love the journey!!!😄.
December 9, 2024
Blaze was a found boy that had a trail of wrongs set right. Raised by Hallie the seamstress.
Hallies first sight of the boy named by her was as her husband brought him to the wagon train. He had been left the only one left alive when his train had been attacked. She named him Blaze and tried to raise him by herself when her husband was killed by those same indians. She raised him to know right from wrong and prayed when it looked like he might be side tracted by an old acquaintance from their past.
Blaze was very young but had to go through the baptism of fire to prove his worth.
Really great story and made you feel like you were right in the heat of it all.
Hallies first sight of the boy named by her was as her husband brought him to the wagon train. He had been left the only one left alive when his train had been attacked. She named him Blaze and tried to raise him by herself when her husband was killed by those same indians. She raised him to know right from wrong and prayed when it looked like he might be side tracted by an old acquaintance from their past.
Blaze was very young but had to go through the baptism of fire to prove his worth.
Really great story and made you feel like you were right in the heat of it all.
November 20, 2024
Good book
Lots of twists and turns. The story jumps around some. It goes back and forth between the characters. It keeps you interested as to what going to happen next. It's a great story.
Lots of twists and turns. The story jumps around some. It goes back and forth between the characters. It keeps you interested as to what going to happen next. It's a great story.
December 8, 2024
Insightful fun.
A look a the early West with accuracy and a little too much of good luck. But a happy ending is always worth the read. Not your usual plot and interesting characters delivers an worthwhile afternoon of escape.
A look a the early West with accuracy and a little too much of good luck. But a happy ending is always worth the read. Not your usual plot and interesting characters delivers an worthwhile afternoon of escape.
December 14, 2024
An interesting Book that keeps you guessing
I was hooked after reading the first few pages! Do yourself a favor and read this book, you will be hooked as was I, cannot wait for Blaze 2!
I was hooked after reading the first few pages! Do yourself a favor and read this book, you will be hooked as was I, cannot wait for Blaze 2!
November 22, 2024
I enjoy reading William Blacks books. Blaze was interesting from the start. Well thought out and interesting story from beginning to end.
December 6, 2024
Very sad and yet warm adventure.
December 10, 2024
Good read
it moves a little uickley, but if it didn't it be aboutb600mpages long, long period of time is covered with a lot of sub plots! I enjoyed it!
it moves a little uickley, but if it didn't it be aboutb600mpages long, long period of time is covered with a lot of sub plots! I enjoyed it!
December 17, 2024
Blazed his way through life....
The story was engaging and heart tugging. Following Blaze kept me on my toes awaiting the outcome. Enjoy this read.
The story was engaging and heart tugging. Following Blaze kept me on my toes awaiting the outcome. Enjoy this read.
January 11, 2025
A good read
Good triumphs over evil and the good guy get that girl he has long sought! I think you will enjoy this book.
Good triumphs over evil and the good guy get that girl he has long sought! I think you will enjoy this book.
January 17, 2025
good book, very good.
Mr. Black, I’ve enjoyed nearly every western of yours I’ve read. This one though was special, made me feel better after and during my reading. Thank you. LK
Mr. Black, I’ve enjoyed nearly every western of yours I’ve read. This one though was special, made me feel better after and during my reading. Thank you. LK
February 27, 2025
This book had a pretty good plot but was quite predictable.
March 8, 2025
Longer Than Needed
The story is decent but it is too long. The action is good, when it occures, however such moments have too much between them.
The story is decent but it is too long. The action is good, when it occures, however such moments have too much between them.
June 9, 2025
Almost all this book is grim and unpleasant. What is the point? Strange to think this author also wrote the excellent "Trailing Star".
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