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Owen
Owen rides into Buffalo Springs looking for a new beginning. What he finds is hell on earth.
Buffalo Springs, Texas, 1868: Judge Thad Sinclair rules with bullets and fear. His hired guns patrol the streets, his mines bleed Spiderback Canyon dry, and no one who tries to leave survives.
For the townsfolk, freedom is a dream paid for in blood.
A Confederate veteran hardened by war, Owen Kirkland won’t stand by while innocents suffer. With his frontier cunning and unflinching aim, he becomes the spark of rebellion against Sinclair’s empire of greed.
From the dusty streets of Buffalo Springs to the dark heart of Spiderback Canyon, Owen must risk everything to free the people – and protect the Landry family, including Abby, whose courage may prove as fierce as his own.
In a land ruled by fear, can one man’s stand light the fire of freedom?
Another classic western with respectful romance and women as strong frontier folk from author William Black.
Each book in the American Post-Civil War Westerns series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
Buffalo Springs, Texas, 1868: Judge Thad Sinclair rules with bullets and fear. His hired guns patrol the streets, his mines bleed Spiderback Canyon dry, and no one who tries to leave survives.
For the townsfolk, freedom is a dream paid for in blood.
A Confederate veteran hardened by war, Owen Kirkland won’t stand by while innocents suffer. With his frontier cunning and unflinching aim, he becomes the spark of rebellion against Sinclair’s empire of greed.
From the dusty streets of Buffalo Springs to the dark heart of Spiderback Canyon, Owen must risk everything to free the people – and protect the Landry family, including Abby, whose courage may prove as fierce as his own.
In a land ruled by fear, can one man’s stand light the fire of freedom?
Another classic western with respectful romance and women as strong frontier folk from author William Black.
Each book in the American Post-Civil War Westerns series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2025
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February 9, 2026
Just not my style of western
I try to be fair and honest when writing a review and this book just was not for me. Story was ok, action was fair, and the characters were decent. I guess it was more the wording and phrases that were used. Reminded me of a western film made in the 1940 era. I am sure that many folks would like this book and that is great.
I try to be fair and honest when writing a review and this book just was not for me. Story was ok, action was fair, and the characters were decent. I guess it was more the wording and phrases that were used. Reminded me of a western film made in the 1940 era. I am sure that many folks would like this book and that is great.
January 11, 2026
Good book
Enjoyable for a quick read. Very easy to follow and keep your interest. Would like to get more from this author
Enjoyable for a quick read. Very easy to follow and keep your interest. Would like to get more from this author
January 22, 2026
Owen
A nicely written, predictable western. Nice characters, nice plot. Good ending.
Thanks to the author for a nice story. It wss an easy read on a blustery day.
A nicely written, predictable western. Nice characters, nice plot. Good ending.
Thanks to the author for a nice story. It wss an easy read on a blustery day.
February 25, 2026
A very good book!
I enjoyed this book a lot, some I've read by this author were not as good. Loved the way it ended!
I enjoyed this book a lot, some I've read by this author were not as good. Loved the way it ended!
May 5, 2026
Demented and freedom conflict......
Corrupted and demented leader keeps town in slavery, butts head with a young drifter who seems freedom for the townfolk.
Corrupted and demented leader keeps town in slavery, butts head with a young drifter who seems freedom for the townfolk.
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