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Come Sundown
This book is a contemporary western novella.
So long as people live in places that have dirt roads, cows, dusty trails, creeks, water holes, horses, mine shafts, acre upon acre of farm land, horses, firearms, huge pieces of machinery that do things above and below the surface of the earth, a myriad of crops, gulches, wide open spaces, and canyons, we'll have more than enough material for western genre writing.
Consider what happens when we combine all the above with people who work in some of the most unforgivable weather conditions, animals and equipment do the job well, or break down when least expected. Add to this the dust of flat lands, mountain desolation, torrents of perspiration, insects that bite, plants that sting, and rodents that eat your boots, and you'll come up with a vein of story-telling ore so rich it's more priceless than gold.
The Horse Trough Saloon, in Stopgap, Oklahoma, is almost a national monument. That’s how the locals feel, anyway. Its owner, Clyde Wrigley, is a man who’s worked hard all his life.
Just when the saloon becomes a financial success, Clyde’s wife succumbs to cancer. Now, a lead man representing a shady group of moneyed investors from Las Vegas wants to buy the property and business Clyde has worked so hard to build. Revenues from the Horse Trough Saloon, and its adjoining space called the “opera house,” support Clyde, his grandmother, and more than 25 employees.
See what takes place in the small town of Stopgap when a man called “Junior” from up north buys a place just outside of town and befriends Clyde, his employees, and some special residents of Stopgap.
Prepare for fireworks when the group of disreputable investors ramps up the pressure to try to force Wrigley out and take over his thriving business.
Come Sundown is a “Reader’s Choice” selection from Writers of the West.
So long as people live in places that have dirt roads, cows, dusty trails, creeks, water holes, horses, mine shafts, acre upon acre of farm land, horses, firearms, huge pieces of machinery that do things above and below the surface of the earth, a myriad of crops, gulches, wide open spaces, and canyons, we'll have more than enough material for western genre writing.
Consider what happens when we combine all the above with people who work in some of the most unforgivable weather conditions, animals and equipment do the job well, or break down when least expected. Add to this the dust of flat lands, mountain desolation, torrents of perspiration, insects that bite, plants that sting, and rodents that eat your boots, and you'll come up with a vein of story-telling ore so rich it's more priceless than gold.
The Horse Trough Saloon, in Stopgap, Oklahoma, is almost a national monument. That’s how the locals feel, anyway. Its owner, Clyde Wrigley, is a man who’s worked hard all his life.
Just when the saloon becomes a financial success, Clyde’s wife succumbs to cancer. Now, a lead man representing a shady group of moneyed investors from Las Vegas wants to buy the property and business Clyde has worked so hard to build. Revenues from the Horse Trough Saloon, and its adjoining space called the “opera house,” support Clyde, his grandmother, and more than 25 employees.
See what takes place in the small town of Stopgap when a man called “Junior” from up north buys a place just outside of town and befriends Clyde, his employees, and some special residents of Stopgap.
Prepare for fireworks when the group of disreputable investors ramps up the pressure to try to force Wrigley out and take over his thriving business.
Come Sundown is a “Reader’s Choice” selection from Writers of the West.
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First published July 29, 2014
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November 1, 2014
Humor abounds and this author has a firm grasp on human nature, presenting the good and the bad in a palatable fashion. Come Sundown is a fast read for anyone on the run. Mr. Atoka's vignettes of side stories about various members of this small Oklahoma town, told as part of the ongoing plot, are never so far out that they take you away from the story, but always enjoyable side roads along the way.
For a fun read, interesting small town insights and more, take the time to read Come Sundown. You'll not be disappointed. Mr. Atoka has a number of GREAT reads on his shelf, all of which are well worth the time. You'll want to come back for more. And more it will be as this writer is also part of a group working to help revive western storytelling. Read Come Sundown, then check out some of his other titles.
For a fun read, interesting small town insights and more, take the time to read Come Sundown. You'll not be disappointed. Mr. Atoka has a number of GREAT reads on his shelf, all of which are well worth the time. You'll want to come back for more. And more it will be as this writer is also part of a group working to help revive western storytelling. Read Come Sundown, then check out some of his other titles.
January 12, 2015
A great short story showing the gumption of the people in a small town going up against a couple of gangsters from a big city. If you are familiar with Ted's style of writing then you know that this story is par for him. Lots of fun, laughter, mystery, a little romance, and the bad guys getting what they deserve. It's a great short and one I would highly recommend!
November 29, 2015
Never a dull moment
I loved this book! The characters are so charming and the story moves right along, keeping you hooked from start to finish. A must-read.
I loved this book! The characters are so charming and the story moves right along, keeping you hooked from start to finish. A must-read.
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