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The McCabes #5
Trail Drive
The McCabe saga continues as the men of the ranch embark on a cattle drive. Charles is left in charge of the ranch, but when a would-be assassin takes the women captive, Charles finds he has to make some hard choices, and his life will never be the same.
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 2015
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About the author
Brad Dennison
81 books55 followersBrad was born in rural New England and grew up reading Louis L'Amour, Luke Short, A.B Guthrie, Jr., and even Edgar Rice Burroughs. He knew at 14 he wanted to write for a living, and refused to give up the goal even when the odds seemed overwhelmingly against it. Now, thanks to Amazon, his stories are now available. He is a member of the Western Writers of America
Brad fell in love with the Old West at a very young age. It began with movies and old TV series like GUNSMOKE and BONANZA, and later expanded to western novels. This led to his study of western history. The pioneers, the Indians, the cattlemen, the gunfighters. His interest in history is not so much about wars and great leaders, but the people who lived on the land. And that's what he writes about. The people. He doesn't write about the old west as much as he writes about what it might have felt like to be there.
He loves contact from readers. He can be reached by email at mccabewesterns@gmail.com if you want to discuss his stories, or even just the American West in general.
Brad fell in love with the Old West at a very young age. It began with movies and old TV series like GUNSMOKE and BONANZA, and later expanded to western novels. This led to his study of western history. The pioneers, the Indians, the cattlemen, the gunfighters. His interest in history is not so much about wars and great leaders, but the people who lived on the land. And that's what he writes about. The people. He doesn't write about the old west as much as he writes about what it might have felt like to be there.
He loves contact from readers. He can be reached by email at mccabewesterns@gmail.com if you want to discuss his stories, or even just the American West in general.
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August 7, 2017
RIDING WITH THE MCCABE MEN
All anyone can say, don't mess with The McCabes. You mess with and all your doing is swatting a hornets nest.
This adventure defines this in all situations. Family is very important and they all stand together regardless of the ugliness they may be facing.
The author explains the different aspects of life in west. He also describes the difference between Texan ways and California ways, you know, the difference in the style of spurs they wore, that goes for the type of hats they wore. Some of the western cowmen wore somberos such as the vacqueros of Mexico.
Another great McCabe Family adventure...ride easy everyone....
All anyone can say, don't mess with The McCabes. You mess with and all your doing is swatting a hornets nest.
This adventure defines this in all situations. Family is very important and they all stand together regardless of the ugliness they may be facing.
The author explains the different aspects of life in west. He also describes the difference between Texan ways and California ways, you know, the difference in the style of spurs they wore, that goes for the type of hats they wore. Some of the western cowmen wore somberos such as the vacqueros of Mexico.
Another great McCabe Family adventure...ride easy everyone....
October 11, 2020
This is not my favorite of the series. There are lots of things that happened between the last book, BOOM TOWN, and this one. This book is about the TRAIL DRIVE and all the incidents that happen along the way. Some of those incidents do not portray the characters' habits correctly, but we all make mistakes in life, so it's possible. New characters are brought in. Really just a continuation of the McCabe story.
June 6, 2019
Dangerous Drive
I enjoyed this book as it showed,ore elements of the McCabe family. Why Charles had to do what he did to feel he could deserve Bree. Ginny remains the heart of the family! I would recommend this to anyone who loves Westerns, still reminds me of the Sackett novels by Louis L'Amour.
I enjoyed this book as it showed,ore elements of the McCabe family. Why Charles had to do what he did to feel he could deserve Bree. Ginny remains the heart of the family! I would recommend this to anyone who loves Westerns, still reminds me of the Sackett novels by Louis L'Amour.
November 15, 2017
Another realistic good guys win
I enjoyed the creative trail drive descriptions both for geographic/environment and home life settings as well as all characters.portrayed in the story.
I enjoyed the creative trail drive descriptions both for geographic/environment and home life settings as well as all characters.portrayed in the story.
June 17, 2018
Trail drive
Brad is just fun to read. A story teller extraordinaire. Full of fun natural folks blend with some folks you hope never existed. I am planning on reading the rest of his books in the days to come. This book was number six.
Brad is just fun to read. A story teller extraordinaire. Full of fun natural folks blend with some folks you hope never existed. I am planning on reading the rest of his books in the days to come. This book was number six.
March 9, 2019
The making of "Charles"
love following a family saga. This book was packed with enough drama and excitement for 3 books. These are very likeable characters. I can't wait to see where the story takes each one.
love following a family saga. This book was packed with enough drama and excitement for 3 books. These are very likeable characters. I can't wait to see where the story takes each one.
March 24, 2019
Great read!
And the McCabes (expanding with delightful addons) keep drinking their coffee and wearing their holsters low. A copy editor could find some work in this volume. Maybe a job for Zack's Crystal?
And the McCabes (expanding with delightful addons) keep drinking their coffee and wearing their holsters low. A copy editor could find some work in this volume. Maybe a job for Zack's Crystal?
August 22, 2019
Excellent Book/Series
This book continues an excellent series. and maintains the story as well as the previous 4. It's good enough that I can overlook the obvious lack of proofreading. There are enough errors to be irritating but ignored.
This book continues an excellent series. and maintains the story as well as the previous 4. It's good enough that I can overlook the obvious lack of proofreading. There are enough errors to be irritating but ignored.
October 2, 2020
Treachery and betrayal, a human condition.
Brad Dennison has written another very good western that holds one's attention from beginning to the end. If you enjoy reading books about the American West then I highly recommend the McCabes series!
Brad Dennison has written another very good western that holds one's attention from beginning to the end. If you enjoy reading books about the American West then I highly recommend the McCabes series!
November 17, 2020
Challenges galore
The McGabes continue to live the good life and face life’s challenges in the McGabe style. This book is an excellent guide to daily living and meeting life head-on. It applies to Takayuki as well.
A terrific novel. I recommend it!
The McGabes continue to live the good life and face life’s challenges in the McGabe style. This book is an excellent guide to daily living and meeting life head-on. It applies to Takayuki as well.
A terrific novel. I recommend it!
January 10, 2023
Western adventure
Loved all the action and the love and compassion for friends and family. Even though evil existed they overcame all the disappointments and disasters, which were many. Great read highly recommend it.
Loved all the action and the love and compassion for friends and family. Even though evil existed they overcame all the disappointments and disasters, which were many. Great read highly recommend it.
January 15, 2024
better and better
This is another excellent story about the west and the type of men it took to build this country. Mr. Denison has a way with words and he writes a story which takes awhile to read. Full of action and suspense. I can’t wait to read the next one.
This is another excellent story about the west and the type of men it took to build this country. Mr. Denison has a way with words and he writes a story which takes awhile to read. Full of action and suspense. I can’t wait to read the next one.
April 10, 2025
always the best
I am in my 70s, have read 1000s of books, but never read any westerns. I don’t know what made me buy the first book in the series and fell in love with it. This has to be my all time favorite book series, even over my beloved Travis McGee books. *grins*
I am in my 70s, have read 1000s of books, but never read any westerns. I don’t know what made me buy the first book in the series and fell in love with it. This has to be my all time favorite book series, even over my beloved Travis McGee books. *grins*
November 3, 2017
Interestng ☺
I enjoyed this book very much as always Brad Dennison kept my interest .I am looking forward to the next book in the series book six .
I enjoyed this book very much as always Brad Dennison kept my interest .I am looking forward to the next book in the series book six .
February 16, 2018
. Trail Drive
Full of drama with gunfight's. Stampeding cattle and fire's, even a twister. A good book that you will not want to put down.
Full of drama with gunfight's. Stampeding cattle and fire's, even a twister. A good book that you will not want to put down.
May 28, 2018
Another great book
Book 5 in the series and still great writing. This series of books takes you from adventure to adventure so seamlessly.
Book 5 in the series and still great writing. This series of books takes you from adventure to adventure so seamlessly.
September 26, 2018
A very good and entertaining novel by this author. I enjoyed reading this novel and I recommend it to everyone. I would like to read more novels by this author.
October 21, 2018
4 Stars
The McCabes a!omg with Zach Johnson go on what's supposed to be their last long cattle drive. But Al Randall is out to make sure they don't make succeed.
The McCabes a!omg with Zach Johnson go on what's supposed to be their last long cattle drive. But Al Randall is out to make sure they don't make succeed.
November 26, 2018
Trail Drive:
T enjoyed reading your books. I'm a great fan of the old west your books are a fun to read.
T enjoyed reading your books. I'm a great fan of the old west your books are a fun to read.
February 4, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this book! I love the entire McCabe series.
September 10, 2020
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy it. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy it. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
August 1, 2021
Such an excellent book. Love these westerns. All about family and adventure. Rich and epic each one!
August 31, 2021
Bad cattle drive
I enjoyed the book as most of Brad's books He does a great job of keeping your attention Uses great characters And keeps you guessing what's the next I loved it
I enjoyed the book as most of Brad's books He does a great job of keeping your attention Uses great characters And keeps you guessing what's the next I loved it
April 11, 2025
Another great story!
This has turned out to be a really good series! Each book has something better than the last! Great reading!
This has turned out to be a really good series! Each book has something better than the last! Great reading!
March 19, 2017
Enjoyed!
I read for pleasure and relaxation, not to write reviews. I feel reviews should be left to recognized critics and that the star rating system should be sufficient for most readers.
I read for pleasure and relaxation, not to write reviews. I feel reviews should be left to recognized critics and that the star rating system should be sufficient for most readers.
March 12, 2017
Guns, Wind and Fire ( The McCabes Survive 5 )
Just when you think nothing else could happen to Johnny McCabe and his Clan. Low and behold Brad Dennison comes up with something new that will knock your gun belt off. It is amazing how this author's mind works. He's running stories within stories and brings each character life. That makes them jump off the pages at you. I still think that the McCabes could be a series. At the very least a mini-series.
Just when you think nothing else could happen to Johnny McCabe and his Clan. Low and behold Brad Dennison comes up with something new that will knock your gun belt off. It is amazing how this author's mind works. He's running stories within stories and brings each character life. That makes them jump off the pages at you. I still think that the McCabes could be a series. At the very least a mini-series.
February 21, 2017
Time to Step up
While the rest of the men are gone on a TRAIL Drive, Charles (Fat) has to "step up" and become a gunhawk.
While the rest of the men are gone on a TRAIL Drive, Charles (Fat) has to "step up" and become a gunhawk.
January 15, 2017
Good stories but
I've been reading and enjoying, very much, this series . However, there are lots of punctuation errors as well as grammatical which, to me, ruin the flow of the book. The first few books even had made-up words, or very badly spelled, ie "lied in bed". This occurred quite often, also sentence's with missing words. This has been getting somewhat better and, I really do enjoy these books.
As soon as I finish one I start another. If you like a good western , read these, you'll be happy you did.
I've been reading and enjoying, very much, this series . However, there are lots of punctuation errors as well as grammatical which, to me, ruin the flow of the book. The first few books even had made-up words, or very badly spelled, ie "lied in bed". This occurred quite often, also sentence's with missing words. This has been getting somewhat better and, I really do enjoy these books.
As soon as I finish one I start another. If you like a good western , read these, you'll be happy you did.
July 13, 2016
Another top rating for brad
This is another suspense book about the McCabe family. It continues with a family I have enjoyed. Always seeking a lost family member, then spinning a tale of suspense and loyalty around that individual
This is another suspense book about the McCabe family. It continues with a family I have enjoyed. Always seeking a lost family member, then spinning a tale of suspense and loyalty around that individual
December 14, 2016
Great trail drive
With the stories you read about trail drives plus movies available it was totally believable and exciting. These cowboys really had to work for their small pay. What a great story. Can't wait to read the next one in series n continue this adventure
With the stories you read about trail drives plus movies available it was totally believable and exciting. These cowboys really had to work for their small pay. What a great story. Can't wait to read the next one in series n continue this adventure
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