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Courage: A Jason Peares Historical Western Book 1
In 1875, outlaw gunfighter Jason Peares falls in love with Renée-Simone Fouché, the beautiful and seductive French woman, while on the run from deadly manhunters, professional cowboy detectives of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Eventually, he discovers she’s part of an intricately woven plot to capture him and she alone holds a dangerous secret—proof that can either free him from outlaw life or get him killed.
Heart-broken and betrayed, Jason evades Renée and her Pinkerton detectives and escapes into the rugged terrain of northern Arizona. But when he learns that roving slave traders have kidnapped Renée and dozens of other frontier folks, Jason must find a way to deal with the pain of betrayal and face the ultimate sacrifice. He must use the same deadly skills to save her that got him crossed with the law. But saving her from certain death means sacrificing his own freedom and facing a hangman’s noose.
Heart-broken and betrayed, Jason evades Renée and her Pinkerton detectives and escapes into the rugged terrain of northern Arizona. But when he learns that roving slave traders have kidnapped Renée and dozens of other frontier folks, Jason must find a way to deal with the pain of betrayal and face the ultimate sacrifice. He must use the same deadly skills to save her that got him crossed with the law. But saving her from certain death means sacrificing his own freedom and facing a hangman’s noose.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 6, 2014
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About the author
Jeffrey Poston
20 books9 followersJeffrey Poston is a #1 international bestselling author of the fast-paced 5-star adventure thriller series, American Terrorist. He has also received rave reviews of his Jason Peares historical western series. Blending traditional and revisionist historical research, his westerns have been praised as "fast-moving" (Kelton) and "exciting, page-turning" (Zollinger) and "among the best writers of westerns" (Biblio.com). Jeffrey has had diverse careers in laser engineering, project management and real estate development. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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March 3, 2018
An easy read. The author does a great job of connecting you to the main character as well as bringing the wide open spaces and the dingy towns of the wild west to life. Definitely convinced me to buy his other books, especially those in the Jason Peares series.
March 6, 2015
Praise for Historical Western Novels by Jeffrey Poston
LEGACY OF AN OUTLAW (formerly THE PEACEKEEPER)
“Poston’s [Jason] Peares walks into trouble at every turn. He’s tough, quick with a gun, and understanding of the underdog.” —Steven Havill, author of Privileged to Kill
“A fast-moving story of guns and gunfighters, with a climactic cattle stampede of Texas-caliber proportions.” —Elmer Kelton, author of Cloudy in the West
“An exciting, page-turning traditional western sure to please. Fine work.” —Norman Zollinger, author of Rage in Chupadera
“Poston’s stylishly written action yarn will generate a strong following among western fans.” —Wes Lukowsky, American Library Association
COURAGE
“Jeffrey Poston understands the craft of constructing his novel and does a wonderful job balancing narrative elements with his dialogue. When his protagonist handles his firearms, you know the author has done his research in describing the action.” —Phillip Hardy, Lulu.com review
A MAN CALLED TROUBLE
“In his first novel, Jeffrey A. Poston has numbered himself among the best writers of westerns working today.” —Biblio.com review
LEGACY OF AN OUTLAW (formerly THE PEACEKEEPER)
“Poston’s [Jason] Peares walks into trouble at every turn. He’s tough, quick with a gun, and understanding of the underdog.” —Steven Havill, author of Privileged to Kill
“A fast-moving story of guns and gunfighters, with a climactic cattle stampede of Texas-caliber proportions.” —Elmer Kelton, author of Cloudy in the West
“An exciting, page-turning traditional western sure to please. Fine work.” —Norman Zollinger, author of Rage in Chupadera
“Poston’s stylishly written action yarn will generate a strong following among western fans.” —Wes Lukowsky, American Library Association
COURAGE
“Jeffrey Poston understands the craft of constructing his novel and does a wonderful job balancing narrative elements with his dialogue. When his protagonist handles his firearms, you know the author has done his research in describing the action.” —Phillip Hardy, Lulu.com review
A MAN CALLED TROUBLE
“In his first novel, Jeffrey A. Poston has numbered himself among the best writers of westerns working today.” —Biblio.com review
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