The Texas Trail: Slocum Book 2

by Alfred Dennis

An exciting western full of action and adventure. Reed Slocum’s cattle drive is nearly over—Sedalia, Missouri, is in sight. Relief settles in, mostly for Lee Hargrove, who has survived gunfights, ambushes, and a journey far more devastating than she’d expected. That’s behind them now, and all Reed wants to do is to sell his cattle, get a bath, and marry Lee.
But trouble ambushes Reed on all sides. The town sheriff wants revenge for Reed killing his cousin in a gunfight. And Lee? She’s changed her mind. No wedding, not now. Instead, she insists on taking the next stagecoach back east–straight into danger.
With killers on his trail, gunning for his money, his cattle, and his girl, every road leads to trouble. Reed Slocum is about to face the toughest fight of his life.

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2025

About the author

Western Author, Alfred Dennis, enjoys telling stories and has written over 15 novels. His novels reflect his passion for writing stories of the early days of America with emphasis on the Old West.

Alfred Dennis, writer and Vietnam veteran, was influenced by his work around cowboys, horses, and rodeos. The author spent many years around campfires, listening to fellow cowboys share their stories about the open range. He made his living breaking and shoeing horses, and working cattle. He and his wife raised five children and they currently live in rural southeastern Oklahoma in the beautiful Kiamichi Mountains.

His book's categories include Westerns, Native American Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action/Adventure, and Western Romance. Alfred's novels are the real McCoy, full action, suitable for any age western novel reader.

Reviews

[DeLaine Hart]

It’s a Can’t put down book.

I’m already anxiously awaiting the next Slocum book. Mr. Dennis is a great western storyteller. I call his books rereads. If you like this book then try the rest of his books. Not a boring one in the bunch.

[Juliet Smith]

Love this exciting Series

Very exciting read to the very end with a big surprise ending . Hope the next book is just as much of an adventure. Love the detail s about the various tribes in that area of our country.

[Beverly Kee]

Great book 2!

I really enjoyed this story! Definitely going to read more by this author! Loved the way it ended and that he made plans to get the roan back!

[Linda Orris]

Really good but drawn out

As usual this Author is really good. He writes well. This book was A little drawn out but very good. Can’t wait to read more.

[John Cusimano]

No continuity

Sadly this book falls flat because as the second in the series dead people show up that were killed in the first book