Return To Laramie

by Duane Boehm

From the bestselling author of the Gideon Johann Western Series, the Wild Horse Westerns Series, and the Hand Of Western Series, comes Return To Laramie!

Deputy Beau Messinger lived a quiet life until trouble found him and kept right on finding him. After he makes a name for himself by putting an end to the careers of a pair of stagecoach robbers, Beau learns his fellow deputies in Cheyenne resent him and his reward money. With an opportunity to return to Laramie for a fresh start after being gone for ten years, Beau heads home. Laramie proves to be every bit as challenging as the town he left behind him, causing him to doubt himself. He struggles with the difficult Sheriff Buford Carlyle, a father that wants him to return to their ranch, and his feelings for Sandy, the goodhearted whore back in Cheyenne, and Josie, his childhood friend. When the sheriff is wounded, Beau’s mettle is tested as he attempts to solve two murders in the county. One of which he blames on himself, and the other of a prominent citizen. Will Beau find the killers and win over the town in order to conquer his own self-doubts and will the love he yearns for finally come his way?

Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.

Genres: Westerns

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2025

About the author

Duane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.

He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.

Reviews

[Katherine divin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad you wrote another book

I've been reading all of your books pertaining to be set back in the old west. I loved this one like I've loved the others. I'll have to admit I kind of wanted Sandy to get the man in the beginning. I'm hoping there will be a sequel or another one written soon.

[jo allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MUST READ ! The best western ,.....scratch that, the best book I've read in two years!

Every character is constructed so well I began to know them. Exactly what a great book does. Also, I will miss them all. Especially Beau. A man I know well.
I recommend this story to not only Western readers but to all readers. This little story is the kind that brings readers to westerns. Mr. Boehm has a new fan!

[RICHARD LEWIS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beau's Return

This was an excellent story! I thoroughly enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down. It was a western/mystery/action packed tale with just a touch of romance. It was well written and a western that I would definitely recommend!

[larry Mccauley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scared upmstory

When the MC moved back home his fathers neighbor and kind of enemy was shot dead . the whore he was bedding in chyanne claimed she could not help but love the MC and was fired so she could follow him to his home town and of course took a job as a whore so...the home town deputy cannot have,a relationship with a whore in front of his family especially his mother and the MC never has claimed he had feelings for the whore
and why she moved to.the MC whole town is beyond my understanding because she already said to herself ,that she will always be a whore Now ,......the MC is definitely not the sharpest tool in the box when it comes to women but he is a few more percentage points higher than the average guy In The dummy category
Regarding women. Not my cup of tea .its not a western but a murder mystery that has a few steers and now a murder

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beau Messinger is a deputy sheriff in Cheyenne. In a stagecoach ride with the president of the bank in Laramie City, Beus's home own, they run into bandits, which he wastes no time in dispatching. This quickly turns in to a job as deputy sheriff in Laramie. The sheriff isn't pleased because he hd no say in the matter, He i estranged from hi family, because his father wants him to run the ranch. Another large rancher gets murdered, the sheriff gets shot, leaving Beau in charge, and he has no clues. There is no mention of a book 2 in the series, but hopefully there is.

[Barry Jenkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly disappointed

I think I have dead all of Duane Boehm's books and they have all been good stories and well written. But I don't remember any of them having so much profanity as this one does. I usually check for language before reading a new author....I did not expect all the profanity that is in this book.... It really distracts from the story, for me.....

[Walter Breyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed it.

I found this book to be a captivating read that truly held my attention from start to finish. As a fan of this author, I had high expectations, and I’m happy to say he didn’t disappoint. It's always wonderful to find a story that resonates so well!

[Jordan Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and author

I am a big reader. Two three books a week. Mr Boehm did a great job in character development and story. I have read all his books, and I think this book is now my favorite of his. I urge him to continue with these characters for at least a few more books.

[terry sellers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bravo !

I only stopped reading one time, and that was to absorb the impact of what had just occured !
A real page turner this story was. Have read every book so far , they just keep me coming back every time a new arrival hits the stand !!

[Inky · Rating 2 out of 5]

This would have been a lot better without the ghastly abuse of a woman. Why do western writers seem increasingly compelled to include subplots about the abuse of women? This is supposed to be an escapist genre.

[Manuel Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return to Laramie

Great work Mr Boehm,another totally enjoyable book.Your westerns are just great to spend time with,the stories have everything excitement,romance,sadness,A real picture of life

[Mike Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

Duane knows how to write a great book with great characters installed. I love the way the storyline comes together and how it works together
Highly recommend this book and any others by the author

[Arthur Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return to Laramie

How often does a prodigal son or daughter leave the nest seeking their own place and home because staying at home with the parents can be stressful and difficult. This story is about that very thing and ironically, in the end love finds itself.

[Doug Selway · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a pleasure this book was.

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of reading this book. This book kept me interested page after page after page. I will probably reread this book in the future. That, in my world says a lot in favor of this book.

[Carol Mastrella · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good story from Boehm

This is a good solid story without a lot of shooting and violence. Good characters and enough going on to hold your interest. Nice easy read

[M G Carlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Waiting for a sequel

Good fast read and it draws you in . look forward to the next developments...
Characters too follow I hope.

[Gay Lillagore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slow beginning but a great story.

I love Duane Boehm’s books. This one was a slow start for me but just got better and better. Definitely one I recommend.

[R Sticklee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Satisfying Story

Another very satisfying story from Duane Boehm. It is rich with character development, action, tension, mystery, and light romance. I recommend it.

[Shirley J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Loved this book. Enjoyed the story line and the suspense. Beau didn't choose to be a rancher so became a lawman.

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return to Laramie

I have never read a book by Duane Boehm that I didn’t love and this book is no exception. Thank you so much for another book I couldn’t put down.

[Ron England 2nd Kindle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reads says it all

I always look forward to your books. I can't think of a book that you have written that I've not enjoyed. Thank t

[James Brannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good read







I liked the story. The characters came to life in this story. Good humor and a happy ending. My kind of read.

[Jaco Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars -but nearer 5

Excellent story, which lost a little towards the end and became a little predictable. Even the cliches were good - so 5!

[Michael W Buehrle Sr · Rating 5 out of 5]

great western lore

Best I have read in a few years. No hiccup’s in the middle, if you know what I’m mean. Thanks.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

An absolutely awesome book. Very entertaining with mystery, excitement and humor. Would highly recommend this and all other books written by this author.

[Charles W Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

kept me reading!

This was a very interesting read, I’m looking forward to seeming if this writer has more books on Amazon. Hope so!

[Braddock Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return to Laramie

What a great human tragedy and loving family saga. It has twists and turns on figuring out who done it and it ended as one hopes it will. I loved this book.

[W.D. Cochran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Return

Very good read, A surprise ending, and a good story line. I have enjoyed the Boehm reads and will
continue!
Dave Cochran

[Travis G. Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book review

This is a well written book as it contains some mystery, some romance, some humor and the main character was not a super hero. He was just a good guy.

[Richard Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is this the beginning of a series?

Great storyline and character development. Some good twists and turns. I would like to see a lot more of these families.