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Trail #5
Ogallala Trail
Once again, Marshal Marion Daniels calls on Ruben Beeler for help in righting a terrible wrong. Cecil Man-Bear, one of Marion’s old friends, has been crippled, his wife killed, and his daughter stolen by a half-breed. Marion and Ruben take to a trail that leads them far into the Sioux reservation of the Dakota Territory in pursuit of a man called Kills-Many and his band of renegades. With the help of Homer Poteet and an old Indian fighter named Owney Furnish, they make their way into dangerous country on a mission to rescue the daughter and make sure justice is served. It’s a long and hazardous ride on the Ogallala Trail.
185 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2015
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About the author
David R. Lewis
30 books27 followersI am yet another embattled crusader in the writing wars. I live in the wilds of the Missouri outback with two cattledogs, a belligerent cat named Grizz, and my bride of 42 years, the coveted Laura. In my rather extended life I have been a musician, a metropolitan cop, a ranch hand and cowboy, and (shudder) a writer of radio and television commercial copy. Now before you run for the Pepto, let me say that there are some benefits to be had from such mundane labor. After a writer has ground through twenty to thirty thousand pieces of commercial copy, one of two things will happen. He will spend the last years of his life in Sunnydale Acres grinding his teeth and staring blankly at the sun, or he will have learned to write for Theatre of the Mind. In my case, some would claim the jury is still out but, since no nice young men in white coats have arrived at my dusty door sporting smiles and a jacket with extraordinarily long arms, I am free to keep the Theatre open . . . this time on my terms.
Even though I don’t care for bandwagons, I was browbeaten into writing two of my novels because I disliked the genres and trendiness from which they sprang. Oddly enough, they are two of my favorites. They are significantly different than others of their breed because I am a grown-up, and I write for grown-ups.
My novels are character-driven because life is character driven. As we move through the years, snippets of plots rocket by, but very few ever pan out. Characters, however, stay with us through thick and thin, rich with remembered dialogue and situation, four dimensional on the big screen in our Theatre of the Mind.
As a writer for grown-ups, my function is entertainment. Because I am a grown-up I indulge myself and write what entertains me: rich characters, tight dialogue, and uncomplicated storylines. Check out my website at www.ironbear-ebooks.com. Or, if you’d just want to jaw here for a while, great! Grizz won’t like it, but he’s just a cat.
Even though I don’t care for bandwagons, I was browbeaten into writing two of my novels because I disliked the genres and trendiness from which they sprang. Oddly enough, they are two of my favorites. They are significantly different than others of their breed because I am a grown-up, and I write for grown-ups.
My novels are character-driven because life is character driven. As we move through the years, snippets of plots rocket by, but very few ever pan out. Characters, however, stay with us through thick and thin, rich with remembered dialogue and situation, four dimensional on the big screen in our Theatre of the Mind.
As a writer for grown-ups, my function is entertainment. Because I am a grown-up I indulge myself and write what entertains me: rich characters, tight dialogue, and uncomplicated storylines. Check out my website at www.ironbear-ebooks.com. Or, if you’d just want to jaw here for a while, great! Grizz won’t like it, but he’s just a cat.
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July 25, 2023
Another great addition to this fantastic, no nonsense, tough justice series. The regular characters are back and are also getting a little help from a friend. Great witty banter surrounding loyal friendship hardly ever seen. Highly recommend this series to be read in order. The authors narration is five star listened to on 1.25 speed.
June 15, 2018
The fifth book of David R. Lewis's Trail series sees Rubin, Marion, and Homer traveling much further northwest than just Ogallala as they track a band of renegade Indians and half-breeds who crippled one of Marion's friends and stole a girl.
It's another fun, action-packed adventure that Lewis's fans will thoroughly enjoy. I found this one to be a bit preachy on the plight of the Indians vs the U.S. government. I don't disagree at all with the sentiment, but one rant from one character was enough, really. Still, it's an excellent book.
For some reason, the scene that sticks out in my mind is Rubin losing his hat. No idea why. It isn't that significant, but it's the main thing I remembered about this book as I started it for the second time.
It's another fun, action-packed adventure that Lewis's fans will thoroughly enjoy. I found this one to be a bit preachy on the plight of the Indians vs the U.S. government. I don't disagree at all with the sentiment, but one rant from one character was enough, really. Still, it's an excellent book.
For some reason, the scene that sticks out in my mind is Rubin losing his hat. No idea why. It isn't that significant, but it's the main thing I remembered about this book as I started it for the second time.
December 29, 2017
RESCUE COLD-MOON
Another great rescue adventure involving Ruben Beeler, Marion Daniel and Homer Poteet U.S.Marshals. On their way to the Dakota's territory a friend of Marion telegramed him for help and rescue of his daughter, Cold-Moon who was taken by Kills-Many, a renegade who raped, gutted and scalped his wife in front of him...lots of action. We are also get introduced to Owney Furnish, who is a friend of Cecil Man-Bear, who will be with them on the hunt for Kills-Many.
We also get an insight of Ruben Beeler, it seems he has two personalities, the fighter and the husband, father. Ruben isn't even twenty-two years old and he's gone up against the worst men that challenges the law such as it is.
This young western lawman who follows Marion Daniel tutorial and that of his dead father, it's moral ethics which seems to put him to the test ever time they go out hunting these horrific men, Ruben seems to question his moral ethics.
But all toll, these men are the backbone of the progressive west. I'd ride river with them, but in those days only certain segments of society were able to pick their careers...
Another great rescue adventure involving Ruben Beeler, Marion Daniel and Homer Poteet U.S.Marshals. On their way to the Dakota's territory a friend of Marion telegramed him for help and rescue of his daughter, Cold-Moon who was taken by Kills-Many, a renegade who raped, gutted and scalped his wife in front of him...lots of action. We are also get introduced to Owney Furnish, who is a friend of Cecil Man-Bear, who will be with them on the hunt for Kills-Many.
We also get an insight of Ruben Beeler, it seems he has two personalities, the fighter and the husband, father. Ruben isn't even twenty-two years old and he's gone up against the worst men that challenges the law such as it is.
This young western lawman who follows Marion Daniel tutorial and that of his dead father, it's moral ethics which seems to put him to the test ever time they go out hunting these horrific men, Ruben seems to question his moral ethics.
But all toll, these men are the backbone of the progressive west. I'd ride river with them, but in those days only certain segments of society were able to pick their careers...
June 24, 2022
This is one of the best books in the series. Sam Ketchum, the main guy in this one has a past he can't shake as far as leading a cattle drive and he has a ten-year crush on Etta Faye Ralston. Before the main course can be served in this story the Wagner brothers start a feud with Sam's family. This leads to all kinds of death and destruction and a major move by one of Sam's brothers.
Sam gets forced into driving his remaining brother's cows to his new home before he can go on the big cattle drive he was more or less forced into taking. During the two drives, Sam loses his foreman, who was like a son to him. Payback for this is instant death to the polecats who did the killing.
I won't give any more away other than to say there are two marriages in this one and one will shock you.
Sam gets forced into driving his remaining brother's cows to his new home before he can go on the big cattle drive he was more or less forced into taking. During the two drives, Sam loses his foreman, who was like a son to him. Payback for this is instant death to the polecats who did the killing.
I won't give any more away other than to say there are two marriages in this one and one will shock you.
June 7, 2017
I listened to this book. It was read by the author and VERY well done I must say. He makes the characters real with a different tone of voice for each one. It was interesting and entertaining. Light, fun read.
March 19, 2021
New adventures, new characters and most beloved characters return for another trail to ride together. Both fierce and beautifully tender. Continue to recommend the audiobooks for the best enjoyment of this great series.
July 8, 2023
This series, these books, the gosh-danged stories? They just keep getting better ‘n better!
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August 25, 2017
Enjoyed. Easy read.
April 30, 2018
Great installment. I just love listening to these bookS!
January 21, 2021
Great stuff
There is something comforting about these books. Great characters which really come to life. Good stories and an easy read.
There is something comforting about these books. Great characters which really come to life. Good stories and an easy read.
July 4, 2022
Fabulous audiobooks! The author does such a good job with the voices of the characters. The stories are such fun…happy, sad, poignant. I’ll be sorry when the series ends.
March 2, 2017
A very good and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend this book to everyone.
February 9, 2017
Marshal Ruben Beeler accompanies his friends and fellow Marshals Marion Daniels and Homer Poteet on the longest ride ever. To Nebraska and the Nations to bring down a renegade named Kills Many. Ruben must face and get past some horrifying events to complete this trail ride. As always, the author/narrator brings the scenery and flavor of the West to the reader's mind's eye. Another emotional roller coaster of humor, sadness, anger and happiness as Ruben and his faithful buckskin Willie travel the Ogallala Trail.
January 25, 2016
A Debt Paid
Cripple a man, kill his wife and steal his daughter. There is no place to hide, especially if he once saved the life of U. S. Marshal Marion Daniels and he calls on his friend for help. Great storyline.
Cripple a man, kill his wife and steal his daughter. There is no place to hide, especially if he once saved the life of U. S. Marshal Marion Daniels and he calls on his friend for help. Great storyline.
December 8, 2016
Semi-true Tails of the old West
Another great story from a great story teller! Love the Trail series! Don't stop writing ever! Let Old Ruben and company keep bringing smiles to us lowly readers!!
Another great story from a great story teller! Love the Trail series! Don't stop writing ever! Let Old Ruben and company keep bringing smiles to us lowly readers!!
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