Second Chance

by Linell Jeppsen

The Wilcox and Son Detective Agency is working on its second case file, but Matthew and his son Chance are beginning to think they might have bit off more than they can chew. Their investigation into a series of claim-jumps near the booming mining community of Wallace, Idaho, suddenly turns deadly as one witness after another turns up dead. It turns out that the theft of land and mineral rights is only the beginning of a much deeper conspiracy… Matthew and Chance follow the leads as best they can, knowing full well that their investigation has turned into a game of cat and mouse … but who is the cat in this deadly contest? Starting in the deep woods of North Idaho and culminating in the finest, most exclusive ballrooms of high society in Seattle, Washington, follow Matthew and Chance Wilcox as they match wits against one of the worst criminals they have ever faced!

Genres: Westerns

296 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 22, 2015

About the author

Linell Jeppsen is a writer of science fiction and fantasy. Her vampire novel, Detour to Dusk, has received over 44- four and five star reviews. Her novel Story Time, with over 125- 4 and 5 star reviews, is a science fiction, post-apocalyptic novel, and has been touted by the Paranormal Romance Guild, Sandy’s Blog Spot, Coffeetime Romance , Bitten by Books and 64 top reviewers as a five star read, filled with terror, love, loss, and the indomitable beauty and strength of the human spirit. Story Time was also nominated as the best new read of 2011 by the PRG! Her dark fantasy novel, Onio (a story about a half-human Sasquatch who falls in love with a human girl), was released in December 2012 and won 3rd place as the best fantasy romance of 2012 by the PRG reviewers guild! Onio also sports over 50- 4 and 5 star reviews!
Her latest novel, The War of Odds, won the IBD award for fantasy fiction and boasts 18- 5 star reviews since its release in February of 2013.
She is also in a collaborative effort with the Welsh author, J. Bryden Lloyd in, The Guardians- a science fiction, serialized thriller with over 30 reviews here and in the UK!
Her latest effort, The Beginning of the Story (Story Time Prequel) is a must for those of you who loved Story Time.
… and now- Deadman’s Lament- a Western novel of Retribution and Revenge!

For more information about Linell Jeppsen and her novels, visit http://neljeppsen.weebly.com, or http://www.worldcastlepublishing.com/...

Reviews

[Lisa Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chance by Linell Jeppsen As always in this series you have strong characters and nasty villains. Ms Jeppsen knows her way around research and pacing, giving us a very fine tale of good versus evil set in the northwest. This is no cowboy and indian novel. This is filled with dirty dealing and out right murder. Mathew and his son Chance are brought in after a dear friend was attacked by mysterious strangers and the tale moves forward.This fast paced and intense novel is a hallmark of this writer's style. She puts in deep research to make sure that the feel of the novel and the details are correct. If you haven't read the other four stories in this series, go, pick them up. You will be lucky enough to be dragged deep into a wild west different from the run of the mill and filled with characters that make you root for the good guys and boo/hiss the bad.
 
 
Received ARC copy of this book for free

[Barbara Lee Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE TRINITY

A picture of how settlers faced greed, murder because of greedy men who wanted something that these poor people worked so hard for. These millionaires weren't rich enough, they wanted more and more riches, such as gold, silver mines. They stole these mines using any low down tactics available. Sometimes they made up horrific schemes to obtain their land nothing was to low to achieve their goals. Murdered entire families and that also included their partners as what happened in this highly motivated...let's grab everything we can...no holds barred.
Everyone reading this adventure which has a lot of truths of how people were judged by their status in society..for instance, orphans were abundant on those city streets, refusing to go into the abusive orphanage where they were mistreated and sometimes sold or loaned to businesses or rich homes to work without pay. The wardens of these orphanages received kickbacks which enriched these trolls personal accounts..very sad situations..
Read and enjoy because all wealthy persons do occasionally show humanitarian feelings towards helping those who are struggling to keep food on their tables and a roof over their heads...A great WHO DONE IT, but there's light at the end of the tunnel...

[Cheryl Bourdet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance and Almost Revenge

Fast action, twists and turns in the storyline, good character development and suspense filled chapters keep you engaged in this book.

[Ch'kara SilverWolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous story in the Deadman’s series. This is not the usual genre I read but I love this series.

This story is filled with adventure, action and even some romance. It is the continuing story of Matthew Wilcox and his son Chance as they help a family fight against the injustice being dished out by an evil group known as the Trinity.

[Lee Tyner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Least Favorite of the Series, by Far

The story lacked the depth and excitement found in the others. OTOH, it was overly descriptive on things that didn't need depth. I had trouble keeping the list of characters straight as well. It seemed "stretched" and did not remain true to the first three in the series which were phenomenal.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5/5.0

The basic premise of the plot is good; a grasp for perceived ultimate power against the heroes determined to stop them, and it is wrapped up by the end.

Read full review in the 2015 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Robbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

WESTERN
Jim read this on 9-12-15 and rated it 4.6 stars.