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Called Back to the Gun: A Historical Western Adventure Novel
Virgil Ellis, once a feared bounty hunter, has traded violence for solitude in the mountains. But when a letter arrives from his old mentor, the town sheriff, begging for help, Virgil is pulled back into the life he swore he’d never return to… and toward the woman whose heart he broke.
Belle Davis, the sheriff’s daughter and Virgil’s old flame, has never forgotten the man who abandoned her. Tired of her father’s strict rules, she’s fallen into the arms of a charming outlaw, never suspecting he may be using her. Seeing Virgil again shakes her to the core, and she discovers that her feelings for him never truly faded.
As danger closes in, Virgil must confront his past choices and his deep guilt. The evil strangling the town won’t loosen its grip without a fight, and uncovering the truth may cost him the one person he’s ever loved. Will he risk everything to save Belle and the town that once turned its back on him?
Final Mission, Clean up the town, Redemption Story
"Called Back to the Gun" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.
Belle Davis, the sheriff’s daughter and Virgil’s old flame, has never forgotten the man who abandoned her. Tired of her father’s strict rules, she’s fallen into the arms of a charming outlaw, never suspecting he may be using her. Seeing Virgil again shakes her to the core, and she discovers that her feelings for him never truly faded.
As danger closes in, Virgil must confront his past choices and his deep guilt. The evil strangling the town won’t loosen its grip without a fight, and uncovering the truth may cost him the one person he’s ever loved. Will he risk everything to save Belle and the town that once turned its back on him?
Final Mission, Clean up the town, Redemption Story
"Called Back to the Gun" is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2025
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January 10, 2026
Never Gave Up
Virgil rarely saw other people. He lived in his cabin in the mountains and only came to town to replenish supplies. He had once been a deputy in Cheyenne and in love with the sheriff's daughter, Belle. But her father didn't think he was what Belle deserved and asked him to leave. Virgil left, no goodbye or explanation. He became a bounty hunter for awhile and now he just wanted to be alone in his mountain hideaway. Belle decided she would forget about him and move on with her life. She became involved with Blue Cooper. She had doubts about him, but she told herself she could trust him. Her father wrote to Virgil asking him to come to Cheyenne to help with a problem. He came by train. He was surprised at how much Belle had changed. But he still loved her. He always had. She was involved with a man, Blue Cooper. He had involved her in a whole new lifestyle of alcohol and drugs. She found him exciting and a little dangerous. Sheriff J.T. Davis, Virgil, and Booker (a Denver detective) began to plan a way to trap Blue and his gang. It was dangerous, and Virgil would be in the line of fire. The night before the planned ambush, he wrote out his will in case he died. He knew that was a definite possibility. The ambush was described so intensely. And Virgil and Belle trying again was great. The plot was great, and the characters were real. It's a great book.
Virgil rarely saw other people. He lived in his cabin in the mountains and only came to town to replenish supplies. He had once been a deputy in Cheyenne and in love with the sheriff's daughter, Belle. But her father didn't think he was what Belle deserved and asked him to leave. Virgil left, no goodbye or explanation. He became a bounty hunter for awhile and now he just wanted to be alone in his mountain hideaway. Belle decided she would forget about him and move on with her life. She became involved with Blue Cooper. She had doubts about him, but she told herself she could trust him. Her father wrote to Virgil asking him to come to Cheyenne to help with a problem. He came by train. He was surprised at how much Belle had changed. But he still loved her. He always had. She was involved with a man, Blue Cooper. He had involved her in a whole new lifestyle of alcohol and drugs. She found him exciting and a little dangerous. Sheriff J.T. Davis, Virgil, and Booker (a Denver detective) began to plan a way to trap Blue and his gang. It was dangerous, and Virgil would be in the line of fire. The night before the planned ambush, he wrote out his will in case he died. He knew that was a definite possibility. The ambush was described so intensely. And Virgil and Belle trying again was great. The plot was great, and the characters were real. It's a great book.
June 9, 2026
LG
Virgil Ellis, a former bounty hunter turned deputy under Sheriff J.T. Davis, found himself entangled in a passionate romance with the sheriff's daughter, Belle. Concerned about Virgil's tumultuous past potentially endangering his daughter, J.T. demanded Virgil leave town. Years later, a desperate letter from the sheriff reveals Belle's perilous situation, prompting Virgil to immediately ride back to her aid. Together, Virgil and J.T. confront a ruthless gang of outlaws plotting a stagecoach robbery. Through skill, determination, and teamwork, they successfully thwart the criminals' nefarious plans, ultimately protecting Belle and the town from imminent danger. This was not my favorite story from Mr. colt which is why I gave it 3 stars.
Virgil Ellis, a former bounty hunter turned deputy under Sheriff J.T. Davis, found himself entangled in a passionate romance with the sheriff's daughter, Belle. Concerned about Virgil's tumultuous past potentially endangering his daughter, J.T. demanded Virgil leave town. Years later, a desperate letter from the sheriff reveals Belle's perilous situation, prompting Virgil to immediately ride back to her aid. Together, Virgil and J.T. confront a ruthless gang of outlaws plotting a stagecoach robbery. Through skill, determination, and teamwork, they successfully thwart the criminals' nefarious plans, ultimately protecting Belle and the town from imminent danger. This was not my favorite story from Mr. colt which is why I gave it 3 stars.
April 15, 2026
Second Chances
This story kept me on the edge of my seat! Loved the suspense and the underlying love shared by Belle and Virgil! So happy everything worked out and gave us all a happy ending! Once again good triumphed over evil!! Looking forward to reading another book by this author!!
This story kept me on the edge of my seat! Loved the suspense and the underlying love shared by Belle and Virgil! So happy everything worked out and gave us all a happy ending! Once again good triumphed over evil!! Looking forward to reading another book by this author!!
January 10, 2026
Nice 150 page book written in 350 Pages
Why do authors write a chapter to tell what is only worthy of 5 or 6 pages!
This a good book but goes into such
Extended verbiage it gets tedious!
Why do authors write a chapter to tell what is only worthy of 5 or 6 pages!
This a good book but goes into such
Extended verbiage it gets tedious!
January 14, 2026
Endurance
Never give up belief, hope, or patience to wait for the one who is right. Forgiving yourself is just as important as forgiving others!
Never give up belief, hope, or patience to wait for the one who is right. Forgiving yourself is just as important as forgiving others!
January 17, 2026
This was an interesting story and has great characters to pull you into this adventure!
February 25, 2026
Good Storey
The stores was good except a lot of word salad I really skipped the middle of paragraphs. Read it true love
The stores was good except a lot of word salad I really skipped the middle of paragraphs. Read it true love
March 24, 2026
Book
To mushy for me stopped after the fifth chapter, don't need 5
pages telling about someone emotion aaaa bbb cc,c
To mushy for me stopped after the fifth chapter, don't need 5
pages telling about someone emotion aaaa bbb cc,c
April 26, 2026
A bit too quick
This one was very predictable.
Can't make my mind up about these books yet.
I'll try another see how it goes
This one was very predictable.
Can't make my mind up about these books yet.
I'll try another see how it goes
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