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Trouble in the Mountains: A Stone Cold Adventure Book 4
After finding Jess in Los Angels JC hires on to help save her ranch. She isn’t thrilled about hiring a killer but doesn’t have any other options. First he has to make sure she is safe. For that he relies on the friends he’s made. After leaving her at the Swift house he deals with the threat in California. Once that’s settled the trail leads him to Colorado, a new villain awaits him there. A man trying to take what he can before a bigger predator comes in.
JC has to trust in people again after the recent lessons in betrayal. Good folks doing the right thing for no other reason. They pitch in when they can to help solve the trouble and keep the young lady safe while he finds solutions that don’t end in unmarked graves. It all helps him get one step closer to Montana and his ranch.
This is the fourth book in the Stone Cold Adventure series. Word can’t express how flattered I am that people are enjoying these. I am learning the lessons with him. Different, but still learning. This is the first book I could afford a proofreader on. I can only hope it helps.
JC has to trust in people again after the recent lessons in betrayal. Good folks doing the right thing for no other reason. They pitch in when they can to help solve the trouble and keep the young lady safe while he finds solutions that don’t end in unmarked graves. It all helps him get one step closer to Montana and his ranch.
This is the fourth book in the Stone Cold Adventure series. Word can’t express how flattered I am that people are enjoying these. I am learning the lessons with him. Different, but still learning. This is the first book I could afford a proofreader on. I can only hope it helps.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2025
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October 8, 2025
Mr. Knox - I have read your stone Cold Adventure and did not have "a minute where it was not wonderful"! I, beg you to PLEASE - PLEASE - write some more of JC story so that we are entertained with when he reaches his ranch in Montana. You have done such a beautiful job of capturing a new character that I look forward to several more of his stories.
A very please fan of a great writer!!!
A very please fan of a great writer!!!
June 19, 2025
Kindle Unlimited Reader.
Another great book, keep them coming please. I think that your writing is alot like my most favorite author, the late Great C.J. Petit. Thankyou for your books. Curtis King.
Another great book, keep them coming please. I think that your writing is alot like my most favorite author, the late Great C.J. Petit. Thankyou for your books. Curtis King.
June 20, 2025
Your proofreader made a BIG difference. Good.
Now get to work on book 5.
You did beat the loss of that way of life a bit hard (excessive repetition being a bugaboo with me) but I understand
Now get to work on book 5.
You did beat the loss of that way of life a bit hard (excessive repetition being a bugaboo with me) but I understand
November 16, 2025
Wow! What a disappointment! No mention of a next book. This one went off the rails from the time we are reacquainted with Elias and Jess. Way too long giving us her mixed up background which is not interesting or necessary. Then we see JC terribly insulted by Jess who we all realized had to be a female from the first time she is introduced, all after saving her and her ranch. The book ends with JC traveling north toward Denver?? The time boring us with Jess’s background could have been used to get JC to Montana. As with all four books, get a proofreader!
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June 30, 2025
No ending
Maybe there is another book in this series but "The End" means it in my book. JC is an interesting character and deserves to find that "home" he knows is waiting for him. Jess was a spoiled bitch a d if there is a other book, I hope JC and she doesn't end up with each other! He deserves a better woman than her. TBE book was long for the unsatisfactory Tory end. Sorry, I have read man of books by this author but this was a disappointment.
Maybe there is another book in this series but "The End" means it in my book. JC is an interesting character and deserves to find that "home" he knows is waiting for him. Jess was a spoiled bitch a d if there is a other book, I hope JC and she doesn't end up with each other! He deserves a better woman than her. TBE book was long for the unsatisfactory Tory end. Sorry, I have read man of books by this author but this was a disappointment.
June 30, 2025
Great author!
One of the best books I've read and I've read many, many books in my 81 years. The descriptions of the landscape are very well written, you can almost see the world through his eyes. The amount of action and philosophy are well balanced and well thought out for a young man growing into a man in the West. I like that it makes you think without being "preachy". I hope you will keep the saga of J. C. Stone going. I hope he finds " his" land at last.
One of the best books I've read and I've read many, many books in my 81 years. The descriptions of the landscape are very well written, you can almost see the world through his eyes. The amount of action and philosophy are well balanced and well thought out for a young man growing into a man in the West. I like that it makes you think without being "preachy". I hope you will keep the saga of J. C. Stone going. I hope he finds " his" land at last.
August 27, 2025
Interesting Treatment of Conscience
A lack of empathy for the suffering of others is one the main characteristics of sociopathy. Coldness toward criminals or those who threaten bodily harm is certainly rational and justifiable, especially in situations like the West. This is a thoughtful treatment of the condition. Knox does a good job with ethics of wealth as well. I hope we see JC evolve further.
A lack of empathy for the suffering of others is one the main characteristics of sociopathy. Coldness toward criminals or those who threaten bodily harm is certainly rational and justifiable, especially in situations like the West. This is a thoughtful treatment of the condition. Knox does a good job with ethics of wealth as well. I hope we see JC evolve further.
August 30, 2025
great series
I have really enjoyed this series and highly recommend it. The way the writer puts the storyline together is a masterful stroke of the pen. He remarks many times about the song of the land. I never put it together until reading this in the books and totally understand why I enjoyed the woods so much. I highly recommend this series and the author. Hope for more in this series
I have really enjoyed this series and highly recommend it. The way the writer puts the storyline together is a masterful stroke of the pen. He remarks many times about the song of the land. I never put it together until reading this in the books and totally understand why I enjoyed the woods so much. I highly recommend this series and the author. Hope for more in this series
September 22, 2025
Worth reading despite flaws
I gave the book 4 stars despite the annoying grammar mistakes. Happy to read the author is working on correcting this. Following JC on his adventures across the country has kept me entertained and wanting more. From cow punching through Texas, to being a US Marshall JC's character never stops growing. If you like a good Western , horse's and the antics of a true Australian cattle dog. You will enjoy this book!
I gave the book 4 stars despite the annoying grammar mistakes. Happy to read the author is working on correcting this. Following JC on his adventures across the country has kept me entertained and wanting more. From cow punching through Texas, to being a US Marshall JC's character never stops growing. If you like a good Western , horse's and the antics of a true Australian cattle dog. You will enjoy this book!
September 25, 2025
Hats off to the Author on an excellent sequel in this series. The story moves and develops at a good pace and keeps you wondering what JC will encounter next on his trip to his final home. As well as the lessons he learns. I am eager to read the next book in the series. Strongly recommend this series to readers.
June 24, 2025
An unusually good story
This is book 4 in a series and I thought it significantly better than books 2 and 3. The plot is complex, has well developed characters and doesn’t end with a ‘cliff hanger’ (thanks RK). Recommendable and I’m looking forward to book 5.
This is book 4 in a series and I thought it significantly better than books 2 and 3. The plot is complex, has well developed characters and doesn’t end with a ‘cliff hanger’ (thanks RK). Recommendable and I’m looking forward to book 5.
July 1, 2025
Great Series
A very good series! All ,4. Book's are well written with lots of twists and turns that causes you to think about how wild that time was in the settling of our country . I would recommend this four book series to anyone that enjoys great westerns!
A very good series! All ,4. Book's are well written with lots of twists and turns that causes you to think about how wild that time was in the settling of our country . I would recommend this four book series to anyone that enjoys great westerns!
July 23, 2025
Great story!
Loved this book! In some places it reminded me of sitting around the dinner table and my grandfather tell stories about the way he felt when he came to the desert. Great storyline!
Loved this book! In some places it reminded me of sitting around the dinner table and my grandfather tell stories about the way he felt when he came to the desert. Great storyline!
August 3, 2025
I just finished a marathon reading of all four Stone Cold books./ I only wish there would be more of JC's books in the future. I read about 5 or 6 books a week and just discovered Mr. Knox's books. I enjoyed them so much.
Thank you again
Art Moskowitz
Thank you again
Art Moskowitz
August 13, 2025
Great series
The story hasn't ended. I hope. You need to read the series from the beginning to get hooked. The author makes you feel as if you are part of the story and experiencing the song of the old west before it disappeared.
The story hasn't ended. I hope. You need to read the series from the beginning to get hooked. The author makes you feel as if you are part of the story and experiencing the song of the old west before it disappeared.
September 20, 2025
A great read. I read the complete series and look forward to more. His descriptions of the landscape made you feel you were there listening to the song. First time reading Robert Knox. Looking forward to more. Would enjoy reading to find JC making it home.
October 26, 2025
A Great Story With Soul
This is a very well written story that depicts human desires, ambitions, likes and dislikes near reality. I enjoyed the direct method of telling it. I found it to be informative and exciting with no fanfare. I will be sure to read more of Mr. Knox's books.
This is a very well written story that depicts human desires, ambitions, likes and dislikes near reality. I enjoyed the direct method of telling it. I found it to be informative and exciting with no fanfare. I will be sure to read more of Mr. Knox's books.
November 25, 2025
JC Stone
The book was hard for me to focus on, I believed its because it book four. My mind kelp going back to why I couldn't find books one through three. So the best I can do is a three stars.
The book was hard for me to focus on, I believed its because it book four. My mind kelp going back to why I couldn't find books one through three. So the best I can do is a three stars.
January 2, 2026
Another good book
Mr. Knox writes so well that you think that you are there and know every character and how they think and feel.
Grateful that he got an editor. He needs a better one. There is even an error in the dedication.
Mr. Knox writes so well that you think that you are there and know every character and how they think and feel.
Grateful that he got an editor. He needs a better one. There is even an error in the dedication.
June 18, 2025
Not the end I was looking for
Robert Knox is actually giving Louis L'Amour a run for the money. This series is old Western at its best.
Robert Knox is actually giving Louis L'Amour a run for the money. This series is old Western at its best.
July 4, 2025
Trouble
This was a great read from the get go. I have read through out the day to day and was determined to finish it before retiring! I will be looKing for another!!
Dave Cochran
This was a great read from the get go. I have read through out the day to day and was determined to finish it before retiring! I will be looKing for another!!
Dave Cochran
July 14, 2025
A good read
A good story. Wasn't distracted by mechanical errors this time. Didn't even mind the pages without dialogue. Looking forward to the next story.
A good story. Wasn't distracted by mechanical errors this time. Didn't even mind the pages without dialogue. Looking forward to the next story.
July 15, 2025
Totally a good read. All I thought about was finding time to read this exciting book. All four books, I enjoyed.
Thank you
Thank you
July 17, 2025
Leaves you wanting more
I would recommend that you start from book number one and go forward. Lots of twist and turns yet never failing to hold your attention.
I would recommend that you start from book number one and go forward. Lots of twist and turns yet never failing to hold your attention.
August 15, 2025
good book
Good main character. Lots of action, adventure and intrigue. Looking for another one in this series. Have to get JC to Montana and for him to find his own love
Good main character. Lots of action, adventure and intrigue. Looking for another one in this series. Have to get JC to Montana and for him to find his own love
August 21, 2025
Trouble in the Mountains, Book 4
This was another great Book in this Series , but not as great as previous ones, due to the way it ended with troubles affecting the Main Characters!
This was another great Book in this Series , but not as great as previous ones, due to the way it ended with troubles affecting the Main Characters!
August 26, 2025
Well written . A real wordsmith.
September 17, 2025
Next Episode
There should be a book 5. You can't leave us hanging with no final conclusion. Especially after the ungrateful treatment in the last episode. Unfinished business.
There should be a book 5. You can't leave us hanging with no final conclusion. Especially after the ungrateful treatment in the last episode. Unfinished business.
October 16, 2025
Great story
Once into the characters it became a difficult book to let sit. The ups an downs of the episodes kept you turning pages even though you didn't want it to end.
Once into the characters it became a difficult book to let sit. The ups an downs of the episodes kept you turning pages even though you didn't want it to end.
November 3, 2025
can’t stop reading
My biggest fear is there’s not another book after this one! Great story. Feel like I’m watching a movie! Beautiful and exciting!
My biggest fear is there’s not another book after this one! Great story. Feel like I’m watching a movie! Beautiful and exciting!
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