Wind River

Wind River #1

by James Reasoner, L.J. Washburn

After buffalo hunter Cole Tyler rides a wagon train into the town of Wind River, he finds himself surrounded by violence and is soon appointed the town's marshal, as he deals with stampedes and an elusive killer.

Genres: Westerns, Historical Fiction, Ebooks

463 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[Edwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable traditional Western that does a great job of introducing the reader to an interesting cast of characters, and the exciting and dangerous town of Wind River. It tells the story of new Sheriff Cole Tyler, who takes a stand against lawlessness, hardcase thugs, and devious land barons. Nicely plotted and paced with an exciting and satisfying conclusion.

[Paul Dellinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lively start on a western series

I’ve never been disappointed by any James Reasoner western and this is no exception. Frontiersman Cole Tyler breaks up a fight on his first day in Wind River and soon finds himself persuaded to become its marshal. Robbery and murder give him immediate problems. This is no tale where the hero handles everything himself; the author surrounds him with interesting people who play their role in the action and, unless I miss my guess, will be turning up in the Wind River sequels along with Tyler.

[MAria L De Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kind of town

Wind River seems to be a perfect place for a Western. Looking forward to more action in the future .I’m going to keep reading.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you love all things western. This brings that Era to life.

[Connie Skief · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story,

Adventure, good plot, robberies, murder, and twists. A large variety of different character types. Highly recommended for all adult and teenage readers.

[Richard Daubney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeehaw

Very easy storyline to follow with believable characters.
Various twists to the plot.

Highly recommended.

Now for book two in the series.

[Bert · Rating 4 out of 5]

The prolific authors, husband & wife, have 100+ books to their credit. Many of those books are westerns, and this is the first of a series of 7. Comparisons to the late great Louis Lamour are rampant. There's a protagonist who's fought for the losing side in the Civil War, now he's driving a herd of Texas longhorns in the still nearly pristine Montana Territory. He stops in a fledgling town along the railroad line that ultimately will unite the country, and does a good deed by breaking up a fight that was turning ugly. He gets propositioned with a job offer, since the town needs a marshall. Somewhat predictable events transpire. Lots of western language that you try to assume real characters actually used. This is an easy read, quite enjoyable if you like the genre. Lack of finality in the last chapters is the clue that the hero will appear in more adventures.

[Chaplain Stanley Chapin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short story

In the 1940s I was old enough to stay by myself, while both parents worked. a only child, before tv and other electronics, games and etc, I read, almost anything of different varieties and subjects. My mother subscribed to several magazines. one was Redbook, it was primarily a woman's magazine, but had short stories that I read as a break from longer novels. This fit into that pattern.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a big Louis LaMour fan and looked for something else to read since I've read about everything he has written. I enjoyed this very much and plan to read the entire series of Wind River books about Marshal Cole Tyler. I actually finished this awhile back, but just got around to updating Goodreads. I'm on the 5th book in the series and still thoroughly enjoying them.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts were pretty good, but after awhile, the repetitive word choices started to bug me. I probably won't read any further in the series. I DID like how the tale ended, with the newspaper editor. I also thought too many people were automatically suspicious and nasty to new people they met....the sheriff, the rancher, the bar owner. Ready to pick a fight without having a good reason.

[Richard Marman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the first Wind River novel in a second-hand book store many years ago and read the entire series in a few months. They are all great pager-turners with gunfights, good guys, western belles, outlaws and Indians to supply action and romance aplenty. They're also historically accurate which will please purists. Anyone who enjoys the western genre will love these books.

[Nick Docious · Rating 4 out of 5]

Going home soon to do that with you

Good luck in a while now I'm not even close friends are the same way I am a big believer the best thing for a bit later on the same thing I want a new job of this month to the day

[Robbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

WESTERN
Jim began this on 1-31 and finished on 2-1-14. He rated it 3.8 stars.

[Frank Joseph LaGambina]

Book was alright

it felt to me like the author may not have been familiar with country and that took away from the book.

[Victoria Halphen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book.

There was action, intrigue, cowboys. Need I say more. Nothing like a good old western.
If you like Louis Lamour or Zane Grey you'll like this book.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read. Good cowboy story.

[Frank Armstrong · Rating 3 out of 5]

This Book was ok. Light and predictable.

[Aaron C. Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smooth read. James Reasoner breathes fresh life into the Western genre.