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Never Again: A Classic Western Series
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He swore it would never happen again. Not to his mother. Not to him.
Seventeen-year-old Thaddeus Malloy has one to become a doctor and escape the fists of his brutal stepfather. But when one violent night changes everything, he flees into the wild unknown—armed with a stolen pistol, a head full of ambition, and a new Brody Connor.
As Brody navigates river currents, treacherous strangers, and unforgiving frontier lands, he must rely on grit, instinct, and the kindness of strangers to survive. From dodging bounty hunters to delivering babies, Brody’s journey becomes one of transformation—of both body and soul—in a land where survival demands sacrifice, and every decision writes the next line of your legacy.
But can a wanted boy with a price on his head ever truly outrun the past? Or will his dreams drown in the current of vengeance and regret?
For fans of historical adventures and action-packed Westerns with heart, Never Again delivers grit, hope, and a hero you’ll root for to the last page. Saddle up and start the journey—Brody Connor’s story is just beginning
He swore it would never happen again. Not to his mother. Not to him.
Seventeen-year-old Thaddeus Malloy has one to become a doctor and escape the fists of his brutal stepfather. But when one violent night changes everything, he flees into the wild unknown—armed with a stolen pistol, a head full of ambition, and a new Brody Connor.
As Brody navigates river currents, treacherous strangers, and unforgiving frontier lands, he must rely on grit, instinct, and the kindness of strangers to survive. From dodging bounty hunters to delivering babies, Brody’s journey becomes one of transformation—of both body and soul—in a land where survival demands sacrifice, and every decision writes the next line of your legacy.
But can a wanted boy with a price on his head ever truly outrun the past? Or will his dreams drown in the current of vengeance and regret?
For fans of historical adventures and action-packed Westerns with heart, Never Again delivers grit, hope, and a hero you’ll root for to the last page. Saddle up and start the journey—Brody Connor’s story is just beginning
298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 25, 2025
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July 13, 2026
Thaddeus Malloy only wanted to be a doctor, and he was well on his way until he killed his stepfather, who had beaten him and his mother for the last time. This lead to Thad leaving town and going on an adventure that takes him to a powerful and wise old Indian that teaches him many things including how to heal and kill. From there Brody goes to a small settlement and with the blessing of the mayor he takes over the doctor's office after the doctor left town to tend to a sick family matter.
After leaving the town with a group of Cowboys, where he learns everything he needs to learn about cattle as he slowly becomes a good cowboy. His reasoning for going with the cattle drive is to help the boss out who's top Cowboy was hurt and Thad saved him. This way he can tend to the injured Cowboy, learn a trade and get back to Kansas to dish out frontier justice for the men mistreating his mother and stealing her business. If he survives he will go to school to become the doctor he wants to be.
After leaving the town with a group of Cowboys, where he learns everything he needs to learn about cattle as he slowly becomes a good cowboy. His reasoning for going with the cattle drive is to help the boss out who's top Cowboy was hurt and Thad saved him. This way he can tend to the injured Cowboy, learn a trade and get back to Kansas to dish out frontier justice for the men mistreating his mother and stealing her business. If he survives he will go to school to become the doctor he wants to be.
November 19, 2025
Thaddeus Malloy has been working for the town doctor and wants to go to medical school. He is very intelligent and a good boy. After the death of hie father his mother marries another man. This soon turns into disaster as the new husband beats his wife and Thaddeus. One day Thaddeus has had enough after he found his mother on the floor barely alive. He fonds his stepfather in their bar and accidentally shoots and kills him when he was tripped. He then gathers what few things he has and steals a boat to escape. This starts a new adventure for the boy who now calls himself Brody Conner. Brody learns survival skills from man old Indian man and also some native medicine. This is just the start of his adventure with more action and suspense to come but I won't spoil that. I really enjoyed his adventures.
December 6, 2025
Adolescent
NEVER AGAIN, Monty Garner, 12/05/2025
Possibly a 12-year-old boy wrote this book after reading too many shoot'em up dime novels. The premise is that a young boy wants to be a doctor, so after hanging out with the local doctor, he aspires to go to medical school. Before he leaves town, he murders his mother's husband, who regularly beat her unconscious. As he travels, he leaves dead bad men right and left, always "in self defense." Descriptions of the killings are gory and the product of an immature imagination. Nothing about this book makes sense. Certainly not the "nice girl" he meets who acts like a tramp, aggressively making sexual moves on Brody, having met him the same day... yet calling the saloon girl "a hussy." The grammar, punctuation, and shift in tense made me crazy! Obviously, there was no proofreading or editing. Spare me!
NEVER AGAIN, Monty Garner, 12/05/2025
Possibly a 12-year-old boy wrote this book after reading too many shoot'em up dime novels. The premise is that a young boy wants to be a doctor, so after hanging out with the local doctor, he aspires to go to medical school. Before he leaves town, he murders his mother's husband, who regularly beat her unconscious. As he travels, he leaves dead bad men right and left, always "in self defense." Descriptions of the killings are gory and the product of an immature imagination. Nothing about this book makes sense. Certainly not the "nice girl" he meets who acts like a tramp, aggressively making sexual moves on Brody, having met him the same day... yet calling the saloon girl "a hussy." The grammar, punctuation, and shift in tense made me crazy! Obviously, there was no proofreading or editing. Spare me!
May 31, 2026
3.5 stars
I like the old west, horses, cowboys and Indians, Poker games gunfights
outlaws good guys bad guys, all of them. I did not like the childish attempt to reconcile 1850's morality with contemporary goody two shoes idealism. I do not believe there is a need to apologize nor make up silly rationalizations for our history. Nonetheless the germ of a good story resides within the book. If Garner had allowed the actions of he characters to speak for themselves it would have been a better story. However the author insisted on sharing the why and how they felt about everything.
I like the old west, horses, cowboys and Indians, Poker games gunfights
outlaws good guys bad guys, all of them. I did not like the childish attempt to reconcile 1850's morality with contemporary goody two shoes idealism. I do not believe there is a need to apologize nor make up silly rationalizations for our history. Nonetheless the germ of a good story resides within the book. If Garner had allowed the actions of he characters to speak for themselves it would have been a better story. However the author insisted on sharing the why and how they felt about everything.
August 11, 2026
Never again
I wasn't sure what to expect when I read the synopsis of this series. I enjoy a good western tale, one that has action and not just a lot of gore or clichés. I loved how the book started. However, then it just became a series of quick chapters on doing something incredible and being justified in doing so. He didn't even get a flesh wound until 85% into the book. I really hoped for a better fleshing out of characters and the settings, not just a hero worship tale. Still, it had its moments and was exactly as advertised. I just kept hoping for more. A 4.2 out of 5 rating.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I read the synopsis of this series. I enjoy a good western tale, one that has action and not just a lot of gore or clichés. I loved how the book started. However, then it just became a series of quick chapters on doing something incredible and being justified in doing so. He didn't even get a flesh wound until 85% into the book. I really hoped for a better fleshing out of characters and the settings, not just a hero worship tale. Still, it had its moments and was exactly as advertised. I just kept hoping for more. A 4.2 out of 5 rating.
September 7, 2026
VERY GOOD BOOK.
This is a well written book with very good characters. The book is interesting and has a flow that makes you want to keep reading. Brody is a well developed character that has a lot of luck in his developing life. All the supporting characters are good. He goes to the tavern to warn his stepfather to quit hitting his mother, starts to fall, gun goes off killing his stepfather. He runs to get away from the law and he has one adventure after another. He’s a quick learner and learns to fight like an Indian, learns to pull a gun like a gunfighter and how to look for trouble and what to do. You will enjoy reading this book.
This is a well written book with very good characters. The book is interesting and has a flow that makes you want to keep reading. Brody is a well developed character that has a lot of luck in his developing life. All the supporting characters are good. He goes to the tavern to warn his stepfather to quit hitting his mother, starts to fall, gun goes off killing his stepfather. He runs to get away from the law and he has one adventure after another. He’s a quick learner and learns to fight like an Indian, learns to pull a gun like a gunfighter and how to look for trouble and what to do. You will enjoy reading this book.
December 2, 2025
I thoroughly enjoy your books. This one was excellent. I really appreciate your having your main characters with "great wisdom and insights". They always think before action. It really makes the book worthwhile reading because you appreciate someone with a "brain"!!! Please continue with this series as long as you continue to give us brilliant writings.
Thank you!
Thank you!
January 9, 2026
Changing tenses
This was a fun story to read. They characters predictable, but I expect it and sometimes, it's just what I want.
The verbs went from future (example -'will go') to the expected verbs in storytelling. There was no rhyme or reason to the shift. Amusing. Proofreaders, where were you?
This was a fun story to read. They characters predictable, but I expect it and sometimes, it's just what I want.
The verbs went from future (example -'will go') to the expected verbs in storytelling. There was no rhyme or reason to the shift. Amusing. Proofreaders, where were you?
March 2, 2026
A great story of evil and retaliation.
The author has written a great story of a young man’s journey as he is bent on making sure his mother remains safe and becoming a doctor by enrolling in medical school. A very interesting story of fighting for the protection of others who have been wronged.
The author has written a great story of a young man’s journey as he is bent on making sure his mother remains safe and becoming a doctor by enrolling in medical school. A very interesting story of fighting for the protection of others who have been wronged.
July 7, 2026
Never Again will read
As much as I was looking forward to reading this book. I was appalled that there was theft with no conscience. To steal even if for a good reason is wrong!!!!!!
This is what,is going on in our schools now days. Kids take things just because they want them without thinking they already belong to someone.
Shame,
As much as I was looking forward to reading this book. I was appalled that there was theft with no conscience. To steal even if for a good reason is wrong!!!!!!
This is what,is going on in our schools now days. Kids take things just because they want them without thinking they already belong to someone.
Shame,
December 24, 2025
Beyond , a spell bound story love story
This book kept me and my mind flowing the more I read the more I wanted ,it did not disappoint me I Will wait for the next chapter of Dr Brody Conner keep it up see you next time .
This book kept me and my mind flowing the more I read the more I wanted ,it did not disappoint me I Will wait for the next chapter of Dr Brody Conner keep it up see you next time .
February 5, 2026
The best westerns need a believable hero, one worth rooting for. While some descriptors of Brody are a bit over the top, this is a true “white hat” who demonstrates self-reliance and standing for what you believe in.
February 8, 2026
Great storyline and writing!
I really enjoyed this book, great storyline! Loved all the different things he did such as riding drag! I've tailed as many as thirty in my younger days and that was definitely enough for me!
I really enjoyed this book, great storyline! Loved all the different things he did such as riding drag! I've tailed as many as thirty in my younger days and that was definitely enough for me!
July 17, 2026
Good story
First time reader. Good story, likable character in Brody Connor. I was happy that Brody finished his medical schooling and received his medical degree. I will definitely be reading book two.
First time reader. Good story, likable character in Brody Connor. I was happy that Brody finished his medical schooling and received his medical degree. I will definitely be reading book two.
July 23, 2026
good western read.
Really a good read. Well written with logic and good character development. I always enjoyed books that start with the young protagonist and develop them into a story character.
Really a good read. Well written with logic and good character development. I always enjoyed books that start with the young protagonist and develop them into a story character.
September 3, 2026
Desire will make you
What a great story of strength, will and desire. A person can accomplish
their desires if the will give it their all, just as Brody did in this story. Read it, you will be inspired.
What a great story of strength, will and desire. A person can accomplish
their desires if the will give it their all, just as Brody did in this story. Read it, you will be inspired.
December 11, 2025
this book should have started with "ONCE UPON A TIME" but it was an interesting, fun read.
December 29, 2025
never again
Very good book well written glad he didn’t give up on being a doctor sure enjoyed reading great writer thanks Tommy a.
Very good book well written glad he didn’t give up on being a doctor sure enjoyed reading great writer thanks Tommy a.
December 29, 2025
Just OK
A story hard to take seriously because of its brevity, lack of depth and detail. I will not be following.
A story hard to take seriously because of its brevity, lack of depth and detail. I will not be following.
February 20, 2026
easy read
Classic shitkicker with much shitkicking. Quick and easy work is made of a variety of bad guys women are romanced and mom is protected.
Classic shitkicker with much shitkicking. Quick and easy work is made of a variety of bad guys women are romanced and mom is protected.
March 24, 2026
well done
Very interesting reading, full of intrigue and adventure. Good doctors are hard to find. Anxious to read the next in theseries.
Rock ok!
Very interesting reading, full of intrigue and adventure. Good doctors are hard to find. Anxious to read the next in theseries.
Rock ok!
May 27, 2026
This was a very well authored book it was exciting, suspenseful, and full of action. I would highly recommend this book to western book lovers. I. Can’t wait until book three is released.
July 20, 2026
Brody Connor first book
It was,a fine western novel,well written. I'm going to read the other b Connor novels . it could have had a few more curves and twists added to it.
It was,a fine western novel,well written. I'm going to read the other b Connor novels . it could have had a few more curves and twists added to it.
July 26, 2026
Feel good story
Easy reading and fun. A lot of killing which may have been the norm but I'm not sure that was not the way it was back then
Easy reading and fun. A lot of killing which may have been the norm but I'm not sure that was not the way it was back then
August 7, 2026
good read
Needs a little more editing. That would clean it up a bit and probably tighten it up. Ice work Monty. Look forward to book two.
Needs a little more editing. That would clean it up a bit and probably tighten it up. Ice work Monty. Look forward to book two.
September 24, 2026
The gunfighter and healer well worth the read.
I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in westerns.
It's an excellent entry point for newcomers to the genre.
Book one will leave you eager to dive into the sequel immediately.!
I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in westerns.
It's an excellent entry point for newcomers to the genre.
Book one will leave you eager to dive into the sequel immediately.!
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