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Jess Tucker: A Western
Jess Tucker, a bounty hunter, links up with his friend, Seamus Flaherty, whose grandaughter, Katie, has been kidnapped and taken into Mexico along with 50 head of cattle stolen from the Flaherty ranch. Seamus, who's 58 years old and crippled with rheumatism has no chance of recovering his daughter or the cattle, but Tucker is determined to help. It's a tale of intrigue in the Mexican desert and a tale of two people who fall in love while trying to hold on to the Flaherty ranch on the Frio River near. the town of Uvalde. Another tale of the old west as only R. O. Lane can tell it.
205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 6, 2026
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R.O. Lane
64 books107 followersR.O. Lane is the author of several western novels, including the US Marshal series. R. O. has BA in English and an MA in communications research. He worked as a writer and editor for three daily newspapers and has written dozens of speeches for senior officers of three Fortune 500 corporations.
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April 25, 2026
PLANS CAN CHANGE AT THE MOST UNLIKELY TIME DUE TO SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD EVER SEE COMING
4/24/26 Review:
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Jess Tucker: A Western by R.O. Lane is a well-written, action-packed, thriller, with a touch of romance that will hook you into the storyline from the first chapter and hold your interest to the last as Jess Tucker, a bounty hunter, sets out to track down the cattle rustlers who kidnapped Katie Flaherty "a young woman with a spine of iron who refused to be frightened, who met danger with her chin up", that they plan on selling her and her cattle down across the border in Mexico.
Tucker is approached by Katie's desperate grandfather to help bring back his granddaughter and the cattle if possible. Seamus Flaherty, Katie's grandfather, is a cranky old Irishman with enough aces and pains to make the trip himself all but impossible if not for his stubbornness and determination to reunite with his granddaughter and return her safely back to their ranch in southwest Texas. Tucker doesn't even think twice when asked to help by Seamus and the two hit the trail of the rustlers and kidnappers within the hour, crossing desert wastelands, little to no access to water, and pull Katie out of the clutches of the band of murderous and ruthless rustlers.
During their travels, every step of the way is a fight for their lives. Every mile is a chance for Tucker, who is set in his ways and believes that his destiny is that of a man whose life is by the gun and bound to be a bachelor for life. A fate he has accepted and is comfortable with. That is until Katie.
Though I haven't read everything that R.O. Lane has written yet, everything that I have read is well enjoyed and I can honestly recommend each and every book I have read to all readers of all ages and this book is at the top of that list. I hope you will also find yourself enjoying this book as much as I have.
Quotes:
"I was having a quiet beer, minding my own business, when three cowboys decided they didn't care for the Irish. Started pushin' me around, knockin' my beer over--which, if you know anything about the Irish, is a declaration of war."
"He could not hang a picture without the wall falling down."
"Dreams are how everything starts.”
4/24/26 Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jess Tucker: A Western by R.O. Lane is a well-written, action-packed, thriller, with a touch of romance that will hook you into the storyline from the first chapter and hold your interest to the last as Jess Tucker, a bounty hunter, sets out to track down the cattle rustlers who kidnapped Katie Flaherty "a young woman with a spine of iron who refused to be frightened, who met danger with her chin up", that they plan on selling her and her cattle down across the border in Mexico.
Tucker is approached by Katie's desperate grandfather to help bring back his granddaughter and the cattle if possible. Seamus Flaherty, Katie's grandfather, is a cranky old Irishman with enough aces and pains to make the trip himself all but impossible if not for his stubbornness and determination to reunite with his granddaughter and return her safely back to their ranch in southwest Texas. Tucker doesn't even think twice when asked to help by Seamus and the two hit the trail of the rustlers and kidnappers within the hour, crossing desert wastelands, little to no access to water, and pull Katie out of the clutches of the band of murderous and ruthless rustlers.
During their travels, every step of the way is a fight for their lives. Every mile is a chance for Tucker, who is set in his ways and believes that his destiny is that of a man whose life is by the gun and bound to be a bachelor for life. A fate he has accepted and is comfortable with. That is until Katie.
Though I haven't read everything that R.O. Lane has written yet, everything that I have read is well enjoyed and I can honestly recommend each and every book I have read to all readers of all ages and this book is at the top of that list. I hope you will also find yourself enjoying this book as much as I have.
Quotes:
"I was having a quiet beer, minding my own business, when three cowboys decided they didn't care for the Irish. Started pushin' me around, knockin' my beer over--which, if you know anything about the Irish, is a declaration of war."
"He could not hang a picture without the wall falling down."
"Dreams are how everything starts.”
March 29, 2026
A heart touching story
This is a wonderful story of a man whom I became a bounty hunter from early adulthood, and was good at it. When he saw a friend along the Mexican border with Texas his life made a sharp turn. The old friend, a stubborn Irish immigrant, nearly crippled from rheumatism, was headed into Mexico to get his seventeen year old granddaughter back from the thieves who had taken her and fifty of their eighty head herd of cattle. The young bounty hunter joined the determined old man in his quest to rescue the granddaughter, the two against seven evil banditos. This story tells of the adventure, and how the strong young woman, equally as stubborn and determined as her grandfather, transformed the heart of her rescuer, giving him true purpose, and showing him contentment he didn't know even existed. Along with the adventure and dangers, it is a wholesome story of finding love and a new life.
I have loved the previous books by R.O. Lane. Yet this one seemed special to me with the way it was written, with full imagery of the locations, action, thoughts and feelings of the main character especially. I had lots of warm fuzzies reading it, and strongly recommend it.
This is a wonderful story of a man whom I became a bounty hunter from early adulthood, and was good at it. When he saw a friend along the Mexican border with Texas his life made a sharp turn. The old friend, a stubborn Irish immigrant, nearly crippled from rheumatism, was headed into Mexico to get his seventeen year old granddaughter back from the thieves who had taken her and fifty of their eighty head herd of cattle. The young bounty hunter joined the determined old man in his quest to rescue the granddaughter, the two against seven evil banditos. This story tells of the adventure, and how the strong young woman, equally as stubborn and determined as her grandfather, transformed the heart of her rescuer, giving him true purpose, and showing him contentment he didn't know even existed. Along with the adventure and dangers, it is a wholesome story of finding love and a new life.
I have loved the previous books by R.O. Lane. Yet this one seemed special to me with the way it was written, with full imagery of the locations, action, thoughts and feelings of the main character especially. I had lots of warm fuzzies reading it, and strongly recommend it.
March 8, 2026
excellent book
I enjoy your books as they are clean but have a very interesting plot. I have read all of your books and some of them twice. This is a switch for me as I usually read mystery’s. I read a book every night as I don’t watch a lot of TV, I rather use my imagination. I am 91 and reading is one of the greatest pleasures I have had through the years that includes my bible which is the greatest treasure.
I enjoy your books as they are clean but have a very interesting plot. I have read all of your books and some of them twice. This is a switch for me as I usually read mystery’s. I read a book every night as I don’t watch a lot of TV, I rather use my imagination. I am 91 and reading is one of the greatest pleasures I have had through the years that includes my bible which is the greatest treasure.
March 27, 2026
I have just completed another of Mr. Lane's books. His creative, story telling is exceptional and extremely enjoyable. I have read each and every one of your books and none are the same and all are extremely different.
I look forward to reading the next one and I have re-read several of them again.
Thank you for great stories. This one was completely different from any of your others and was very very enjoyable.
I look forward to reading the next one and I have re-read several of them again.
Thank you for great stories. This one was completely different from any of your others and was very very enjoyable.
April 6, 2026
A redheaded lady and your horse is named Red. How could you go wrong?
I always am delighted when I discover another "Lane". This one was is one of his best. A bounty hunter with no direction other than the next wanted poster. His elderly friend who has his granddaughter taken. An evil Mexican bandito. And a most beautiful and tough redheaded Green eyed answer to his own salvation.
I always am delighted when I discover another "Lane". This one was is one of his best. A bounty hunter with no direction other than the next wanted poster. His elderly friend who has his granddaughter taken. An evil Mexican bandito. And a most beautiful and tough redheaded Green eyed answer to his own salvation.
May 24, 2026
A bountiful heart
This is one of thse stories you immediately want to identify with the main characters. This is a story that practically everyone can understand and it fills you with gratitude for the blessings in life. Good People are what makes life worth the living. Once we know such people and who we are too, it fills our hearts with the desire to do all we can for them. My kind of story.
This is one of thse stories you immediately want to identify with the main characters. This is a story that practically everyone can understand and it fills you with gratitude for the blessings in life. Good People are what makes life worth the living. Once we know such people and who we are too, it fills our hearts with the desire to do all we can for them. My kind of story.
March 10, 2026
Great story!
I loved how you wrote a love story in 205 pages that so eloquently stated how love should build and grow. The title is Jess Tucker, but the story is a love story in 1883 Texas. I appreciate your writing style, and that you can turn out a good story every few months. Keep up the good work.
I loved how you wrote a love story in 205 pages that so eloquently stated how love should build and grow. The title is Jess Tucker, but the story is a love story in 1883 Texas. I appreciate your writing style, and that you can turn out a good story every few months. Keep up the good work.
March 13, 2026
A bounty hunters dream.
Grit and danger lead this story. Kidnapping and cattle rustling amid threats and bullets lead to a desperately failing ranch and an old man willing to risk his life for his granddaughter. The bounty hunters dream which he never thought possible is within his reach and he is willing to risk his life for her.
Grit and danger lead this story. Kidnapping and cattle rustling amid threats and bullets lead to a desperately failing ranch and an old man willing to risk his life for his granddaughter. The bounty hunters dream which he never thought possible is within his reach and he is willing to risk his life for her.
March 20, 2026
Another wonderful story
R.O. Lane knows how to tell a story. It's like watching a movie. You see the beautiful rich characters, you fell the action, the intensity of the story. Jess Rocker was a great bounty hunter who helped a friend get his granddaughter back from a Mexican bandits.
R.O. Lane knows how to tell a story. It's like watching a movie. You see the beautiful rich characters, you fell the action, the intensity of the story. Jess Rocker was a great bounty hunter who helped a friend get his granddaughter back from a Mexican bandits.
March 27, 2026
Tucker
Another RO Lane novel I could not put down.Read the whole thing in one day,it was such a good story.Fast moving great characters, I have been through those towns many years ago and just hearing him grind to bear all these places brought me back.Would recommend any of his other works.
Another RO Lane novel I could not put down.Read the whole thing in one day,it was such a good story.Fast moving great characters, I have been through those towns many years ago and just hearing him grind to bear all these places brought me back.Would recommend any of his other works.
March 30, 2026
this is well written book
Nice to read a book that people mean so much to each other. Not given but earned by doing. True values mean more than money and words. The description of the land and desert was very good to read. The a Mexican Hacienda and the owner of the ranch was very good description of honorable men. Thank God for honor man.
Nice to read a book that people mean so much to each other. Not given but earned by doing. True values mean more than money and words. The description of the land and desert was very good to read. The a Mexican Hacienda and the owner of the ranch was very good description of honorable men. Thank God for honor man.
April 3, 2026
such a sweet story
This author can create the best stories because it touches the heart. His characters are solid and ones you have met and loved. The action is suttle but it can still stir your imagination. I didn’t want this story to end. Maybe there will be a sequel. On to his next story. Thank you Mr Lane.
This author can create the best stories because it touches the heart. His characters are solid and ones you have met and loved. The action is suttle but it can still stir your imagination. I didn’t want this story to end. Maybe there will be a sequel. On to his next story. Thank you Mr Lane.
April 8, 2026
A Wonderful Western and Love Story
This book is one of the best westerns and love stories I've read in a very long time. It keeps you on edge and at the same time in love with the hero and heroine. With just the right amount of danger, mixed with heroism, and a very happy ending. Enjoy.
This book is one of the best westerns and love stories I've read in a very long time. It keeps you on edge and at the same time in love with the hero and heroine. With just the right amount of danger, mixed with heroism, and a very happy ending. Enjoy.
April 29, 2026
First Class reading
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was easy reading with a well structured storyline. Having grown up in the upper head waters of the Rio Grande Del Norte, it is critical to me that an author write Rio Grande and NOT Rio Grande River which translates to River Big River. Thanks R. O.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was easy reading with a well structured storyline. Having grown up in the upper head waters of the Rio Grande Del Norte, it is critical to me that an author write Rio Grande and NOT Rio Grande River which translates to River Big River. Thanks R. O.
March 9, 2026
Another great one
Lane has been one of my favorite authors ever since I read his first book, I thank him for the many hours I have enjoyed reading his books. I always look forward for the next one. This book was great just like the other’s.
Lane has been one of my favorite authors ever since I read his first book, I thank him for the many hours I have enjoyed reading his books. I always look forward for the next one. This book was great just like the other’s.
March 10, 2026
Jess Tucker
One.of.the best and I have read them.all, most.twice. This one has limes.and passages that are poetry. Such an uplifting story of positive character, love and success is a respite in these uncertain times.
One.of.the best and I have read them.all, most.twice. This one has limes.and passages that are poetry. Such an uplifting story of positive character, love and success is a respite in these uncertain times.
March 11, 2026
Just WOW!
What a great book. R O Lane has written one of his best with this book. His books have always been some of my favorites. I'm sure this will be one that I will pickup and read again in a few years. Highly recommend!
What a great book. R O Lane has written one of his best with this book. His books have always been some of my favorites. I'm sure this will be one that I will pickup and read again in a few years. Highly recommend!
March 14, 2026
good story
This author draws you into the story with every word! You don’t want to put the story down till it is finished and he has not disappointed on this one. Great story with adventure, romance, lasting friendships and life changes. Always will read a story from this author
This author draws you into the story with every word! You don’t want to put the story down till it is finished and he has not disappointed on this one. Great story with adventure, romance, lasting friendships and life changes. Always will read a story from this author
March 14, 2026
Great
A story that is very believable and is well done. A man grows through travels and issues we face daily. Then when he meets a woman that becomes the love of his life. A great read
A story that is very believable and is well done. A man grows through travels and issues we face daily. Then when he meets a woman that becomes the love of his life. A great read
March 15, 2026
Excellent read
What a great story this is. Exciting, daring and loving of its characters. A definite page turner. Would highly recommend this book and all others written by this author.
What a great story this is. Exciting, daring and loving of its characters. A definite page turner. Would highly recommend this book and all others written by this author.
March 15, 2026
Best Mr Lane has ever written
This is the best he’s ever written. I could not put it down. After I read it I read it out loud to my wife and she cried in several parts. Congratulations Mr Lane
This is the best he’s ever written. I could not put it down. After I read it I read it out loud to my wife and she cried in several parts. Congratulations Mr Lane
March 17, 2026
Lane outdid himself on this one!
Sucessfull bounty hunter goes to Mexico with an old
Friend to rescue kidnapped seventeen year old granddaughter on a trip which forever changes his life. As always well told tale by a favorite author.
Sucessfull bounty hunter goes to Mexico with an old
Friend to rescue kidnapped seventeen year old granddaughter on a trip which forever changes his life. As always well told tale by a favorite author.
March 18, 2026
You are one of my very favorite Western Arthurs.
I have read every book you have wrote and they are all excellent.
Action, compassion and just an awesome story.
Can't wait for your next book!
I have read every book you have wrote and they are all excellent.
Action, compassion and just an awesome story.
Can't wait for your next book!
March 22, 2026
I have read all of your books and re read them please keep them coming
I particularly have enjoyed the books where a child or young person is taken care of . it says,a lot about the character of R O Lane!!!!
I particularly have enjoyed the books where a child or young person is taken care of . it says,a lot about the character of R O Lane!!!!
March 23, 2026
well done
I must say, this is one of the best books of any genre that I have ever read. I love the way you write R.O.
I must also commend your editor/proofreader. No mistakes were noticed.
Character development was spot on. I pictured them. All of them. Even the kids.
I must say, this is one of the best books of any genre that I have ever read. I love the way you write R.O.
I must also commend your editor/proofreader. No mistakes were noticed.
Character development was spot on. I pictured them. All of them. Even the kids.
March 26, 2026
R.O. Lane did it again.
Really enjoyed getting to know Jess and Katie as well as everyone else they had telling their story. Enough suspense, romance and humor to make it very difficult to put down. Great storytelling again by Mr. Lane.
Really enjoyed getting to know Jess and Katie as well as everyone else they had telling their story. Enough suspense, romance and humor to make it very difficult to put down. Great storytelling again by Mr. Lane.
March 26, 2026
5 Stars
When an old friend asks Jess Tucker to help him rescue his granddaughter who had been kidnapped by Mexican Bandits, he heads to Mexico to bring her home. Another good one by R.O. Lane.
When an old friend asks Jess Tucker to help him rescue his granddaughter who had been kidnapped by Mexican Bandits, he heads to Mexico to bring her home. Another good one by R.O. Lane.
April 3, 2026
contagious
R.o.Land can write a western book as well as any author that I’ve read . His characters are strong and all fit the tale to a perfection. I would highly recommend any western book with his name below the title and believe that I have read most of them!
R.o.Land can write a western book as well as any author that I’ve read . His characters are strong and all fit the tale to a perfection. I would highly recommend any western book with his name below the title and believe that I have read most of them!
April 7, 2026
Simple Beauty!
Written with a knowledge and wisdom of the West. The easy flow of the book makes it a pleasure to read. Created by the art and skill of a writer who loves the West!!
Written with a knowledge and wisdom of the West. The easy flow of the book makes it a pleasure to read. Created by the art and skill of a writer who loves the West!!
April 9, 2026
well done, thanks!
Good reading and full of life from beginning to end!!! Thanks for sharing your words well knit together!!!! From an 87 year old man who remembers living many similar gifts of life’s adventures myself! 😊🙏👍🌺🎶🐕🌴❤️🦅🦉🐴❤️🎶
Good reading and full of life from beginning to end!!! Thanks for sharing your words well knit together!!!! From an 87 year old man who remembers living many similar gifts of life’s adventures myself! 😊🙏👍🌺🎶🐕🌴❤️🦅🦉🐴❤️🎶
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