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Malachi's Mountain: Mountain Men - Echoes of Thunder
He wanted to silence the past but found a quiet hope for the future.
After the Civil War shatters everything he knew, Malachi North retreats to the Wasatch Mountains in Utah Territory, trading the ruins of Virginia for the quiet of a high-altitude cabin. Years pass in solitude until the ache for companionship stirs something deeper – longing for a wife, a second chance, a future. His first attempt ends in disappointment. Then an intriguing woman arrives with her brother, but she’s searching for her missing husband. Drawn into their quest, he agrees to guide them through unforgiving terrain, trusting Providence to chart a course through heartbreak, hope, and the wild unknown.
After the Civil War shatters everything he knew, Malachi North retreats to the Wasatch Mountains in Utah Territory, trading the ruins of Virginia for the quiet of a high-altitude cabin. Years pass in solitude until the ache for companionship stirs something deeper – longing for a wife, a second chance, a future. His first attempt ends in disappointment. Then an intriguing woman arrives with her brother, but she’s searching for her missing husband. Drawn into their quest, he agrees to guide them through unforgiving terrain, trusting Providence to chart a course through heartbreak, hope, and the wild unknown.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2026
About the author
Janice Cole Hopkins
101 books33 followersJanice Cole Hopkins grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. As an only child, she learned to love the stories of Appalachian culture, and when she started school, she discovered a even wider world of stories through reading. She was writing her own by third grade and had published poetry by eighth grade. After graduating from Appalachian State University, she first wrote for magazines because the shorter articles were more manageable while she taught school. She retired early and became her mother’s caregiver, which is when she wrote that first novel, and she hasn’t stopped since. Soon she will have over a hundred books listed on Amazon with more to come.
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May 10, 2026
WAIT, I SAY, ON THE LORD
“They have chosen solitude in the rugged wilderness for their own reasons. When devastation rips through their lives, their sorrows are like Echoes of Thunder throughout the mountains.”
The Mountain Men—Echoes of Thunder is a multi-author series that is a clean, historical series revolving around mountain men and the life they chose, and the women who play a vital role in their lives. It is the beauty of the land that can also be harsh and unforgiving. Love and respect are key, as if life and death.
The story takes place in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah Territory. It begins in May 1871 with Malachi North on his mountain, which he calls Malachi’s Mountain. He has lived there for about five years, since his service in the Civil War with the Union. He is originally from the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia. What a shock to return home after the war ended to find it razed, his parents and older brother deceased, and his former fiancée married to a wealthy carpetbagger. He left Virginia and traveled west, settling in Utah territory. He is a Christian man who loves the Lord and wants a wife.
Guide Claude Skinner is leading Gordon Thompson, along with his sister, Amanda Snyder, in search of her husband, Alden, who has been gone for nearly two years. What was to be a hunting trip in the west has continued all this time. The siblings have traveled from the Ozarks in Missouri, hoping to find Alden.
The story has mystery, suspense, life and death danger, along with good, bad, and evil. Claude abandons Gordon and Amanda, and along with Malachi and a Shoshone Indian, Fierce Hunter, they search for Alden. The trip includes mishaps, misunderstandings, and danger. Not everything turns out the way Amanda hopes, but before plans can be made to return home, Gordon is injured from a fall off his horse, breaking his leg and sustaining a concussion. It will be months of healing before they can resume traveling. Rather than the expense of staying at the boarding house in Salt Creek, Malachi offers his home for the siblings. The friendship between Malachi and Amanda is full of chemistry, a mutual love of the Lord, a shared faith, and develops into more—but what does this mean for their future? What will Gordon and Amanda do after Malachi is injured? Will they leave and head back to Missouri, or stay and take care of their host?
NOTE: I read this book with my paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
“They have chosen solitude in the rugged wilderness for their own reasons. When devastation rips through their lives, their sorrows are like Echoes of Thunder throughout the mountains.”
The Mountain Men—Echoes of Thunder is a multi-author series that is a clean, historical series revolving around mountain men and the life they chose, and the women who play a vital role in their lives. It is the beauty of the land that can also be harsh and unforgiving. Love and respect are key, as if life and death.
The story takes place in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah Territory. It begins in May 1871 with Malachi North on his mountain, which he calls Malachi’s Mountain. He has lived there for about five years, since his service in the Civil War with the Union. He is originally from the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia. What a shock to return home after the war ended to find it razed, his parents and older brother deceased, and his former fiancée married to a wealthy carpetbagger. He left Virginia and traveled west, settling in Utah territory. He is a Christian man who loves the Lord and wants a wife.
Guide Claude Skinner is leading Gordon Thompson, along with his sister, Amanda Snyder, in search of her husband, Alden, who has been gone for nearly two years. What was to be a hunting trip in the west has continued all this time. The siblings have traveled from the Ozarks in Missouri, hoping to find Alden.
The story has mystery, suspense, life and death danger, along with good, bad, and evil. Claude abandons Gordon and Amanda, and along with Malachi and a Shoshone Indian, Fierce Hunter, they search for Alden. The trip includes mishaps, misunderstandings, and danger. Not everything turns out the way Amanda hopes, but before plans can be made to return home, Gordon is injured from a fall off his horse, breaking his leg and sustaining a concussion. It will be months of healing before they can resume traveling. Rather than the expense of staying at the boarding house in Salt Creek, Malachi offers his home for the siblings. The friendship between Malachi and Amanda is full of chemistry, a mutual love of the Lord, a shared faith, and develops into more—but what does this mean for their future? What will Gordon and Amanda do after Malachi is injured? Will they leave and head back to Missouri, or stay and take care of their host?
NOTE: I read this book with my paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
July 7, 2026
Malachi's Mountain: Mountain Men - Echoes of Thunder
By: Janice Cole Hopkins
Narrated by: Jared Walters
Malachi chose the quiet life and moved to Utah after the war. Settling in and making friends with a neighboring tribe, he thinks he is ready to find a wife. Things don't work out as planned, and then Amanda and her brother Gordon cross his path looking for her husband. Helping her track him, they stopped at the Indian village where one of the Indian's took a liking to her. This is where the problems begin, but also fate takes over. Malachi and Amanda both have a strong faith that pulls them through tragedy and helps find their way. Another wonderful story by Janice Cole Hopkins, the kind that makes my heart happy.
Jared Walters once again shows his talent with his voices. Each scene is on point with emotion and building suspense. His ability to go back and forth between characters flows with ease and creates a beautiful love story.
By: Janice Cole Hopkins
Narrated by: Jared Walters
Malachi chose the quiet life and moved to Utah after the war. Settling in and making friends with a neighboring tribe, he thinks he is ready to find a wife. Things don't work out as planned, and then Amanda and her brother Gordon cross his path looking for her husband. Helping her track him, they stopped at the Indian village where one of the Indian's took a liking to her. This is where the problems begin, but also fate takes over. Malachi and Amanda both have a strong faith that pulls them through tragedy and helps find their way. Another wonderful story by Janice Cole Hopkins, the kind that makes my heart happy.
Jared Walters once again shows his talent with his voices. Each scene is on point with emotion and building suspense. His ability to go back and forth between characters flows with ease and creates a beautiful love story.
July 11, 2026
Once again this author writes a great book! I loved Malachi and Amanda’s story. Malachi was alone on his mountain and needed a wife. He had decided he was a lonely man. What he intended to do at first did not work out so looked like he would have to depend on God.
Read this story of how a man and his sister showed up looking for her husband. The many trials they had and answered prayers were amazing. There were several incidents they had to face and had to depend on God to help them and keep them safe.
As always I loved listening to this narrator and the story came alive.
I received a copy of this audiobook by the author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Read this story of how a man and his sister showed up looking for her husband. The many trials they had and answered prayers were amazing. There were several incidents they had to face and had to depend on God to help them and keep them safe.
As always I loved listening to this narrator and the story came alive.
I received a copy of this audiobook by the author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
August 28, 2026
"She had no idea how God would work it all out..."
"She had no idea how God would work it all out, but her job wasn’t to know and understand; her job was to trust and obey."
"“Come, Flint. Do you want to take a trip?” The dog’s ears perked up. He sometimes wondered if his four- legged friend couldn’t understand more than one would think."
"“Have I told you recently how much I love you?” Malachi pulled her closer. “You’ve told me and shown me, but I never get tired of hearing it.”"
"“At least you hold your own service.” Amanda wanted to reassure him. “Yes, but I don’t think one grows in the faith as much if they only have their own reflections and insights. And then there’s the fellowship and support of other believers. That’s also important.”"
"She had no idea how God would work it all out, but her job wasn’t to know and understand; her job was to trust and obey."
"“Come, Flint. Do you want to take a trip?” The dog’s ears perked up. He sometimes wondered if his four- legged friend couldn’t understand more than one would think."
"“Have I told you recently how much I love you?” Malachi pulled her closer. “You’ve told me and shown me, but I never get tired of hearing it.”"
"“At least you hold your own service.” Amanda wanted to reassure him. “Yes, but I don’t think one grows in the faith as much if they only have their own reflections and insights. And then there’s the fellowship and support of other believers. That’s also important.”"
July 11, 2026
Listening to the audiobook of Malachi's Mountain was a pleasure. Malachi just wanted peace after the war. He moves far away into the mountains to get that peace, until he becomes lonely. He decides he needs a wife, but that doesn't turn out good. When he becomes a guide for Amanda and her brother, who came to his mountain. They were looking for her husband, but that turns out bad, unfortunately. Life continues on, but decisions must be made to move on. Will all their decisions to be made, be in their best interest. A story of perseverance and strength.
I was given a copy of the book by the author for an honest review.
I was given a copy of the book by the author for an honest review.
May 14, 2026
Christian Historical Romance
Another amazing story from the pen of Janice Cole Hopkins! I pray that she has many, many more years to share her stories with the World!
No one ever wants tragedy in their lives, but this book reminds us that hardships and difficulties shape us and mold us, and align us with God's perfect timing!! And, I'm really enjoying this wonderful series as well!!
Another amazing story from the pen of Janice Cole Hopkins! I pray that she has many, many more years to share her stories with the World!
No one ever wants tragedy in their lives, but this book reminds us that hardships and difficulties shape us and mold us, and align us with God's perfect timing!! And, I'm really enjoying this wonderful series as well!!
July 16, 2026
I very much enjoyed this book. After getting out of the war, Malachi moves West by himself. However, he longs for the companionship of a wife. The Lord knew the desires of Malachi's heart and allowed him to cross paths with just who he thought he needed; however, she already has a husband...
I thought the narrative was well done and could easily be understood. Pacing was great.
I was gifted a free audiobook copy from the author, and I have voluntarily left this review.
I thought the narrative was well done and could easily be understood. Pacing was great.
I was gifted a free audiobook copy from the author, and I have voluntarily left this review.
April 25, 2026
I enjoyed the book! Malachi escaped to the west after the war. After a few years in isolation, he felt lonely without companionship. Then Amanda and her companions arrived. Malachi was attracted to but Amanda was searching for her husband. This is a clean wholesome book where the characters rely on their Christian faith. I highly recommend reading this book!
May 12, 2026
Mountain Men- Echoes of Thunder
This is a great story of a reclusive mountain man helping Amanda and Gordon find. Amanda's missing husband. I Love the characters and story from beginning to end. The series is Great also, always something different and enjoyable.
This is the first time reading this author and i will look for more from Janice Cole Hopkins.
This is a great story of a reclusive mountain man helping Amanda and Gordon find. Amanda's missing husband. I Love the characters and story from beginning to end. The series is Great also, always something different and enjoyable.
This is the first time reading this author and i will look for more from Janice Cole Hopkins.
July 12, 2026
This story has good characters, an interesting plot, and plenty of twists to keep you engaged. I liked how it mentions the Native Americans and a little bit about them. The narrator does a great job. Highly recommend!
April 23, 2026
Great read!
July 18, 2026
nice
A nice and sweet book to read. Written by Janice Cole Hopkins in a sweet way. This is an enjoyable book that can be read in only an evening. Very nice.
A nice and sweet book to read. Written by Janice Cole Hopkins in a sweet way. This is an enjoyable book that can be read in only an evening. Very nice.
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