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Hangman's Song
When Preacher Nathaniel Rix and his sons bring a new kind of religion--one that involves guns--to the settlers on the Western frontier, annihilating sinners and saints alike, Jordan Gray, haunted by the tragic death of his wife and son, vows to teach this twisted man of the cloth a valuable lesson. Original.
- GenresWesterns
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 5, 2005
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About the author
Charles G. West
71 books75 followersCharles G. West first arrived on the western literary scene in March, 1998 with his first novel, Stone Hand, published by Penguin under their Signet imprint. The book was the first of a three-book series, featuring Jason Coles, master tracker. The public response to those first three books called for more western fiction by West, and as of January 2014, Signet has published forty-five.
Inspired in his youth by great adventure authors like A.B. Guthrie and Vardis Fisher, West has always sought to be true to the men and women who braved the dangers of the savage frontier that was ultimately forged to become the American west. Novels by Charles G. West are classified as historical/westerns due to his diligent research in his subject matter, choosing to weave his fiction into the fabric of the actual places and events, being true to the times as well as the people. As a result, his protagonists are usually not heroes, but are often called upon to perform heroic deeds.
Insisting that his protagonists must be instilled with a sense of fairness in addition to courage. West readily admits that many of the characters in his books are patterned after his two sons, both of whom are graduates of the University of Montana, one still lives in Kalispell, Montana - and is the source of much of the author's detail on the ways of the mountain man. Both sons share West's love for the Big Sky Country.
Presently, the author resides in Ocala, Florida with his wife, Ronda, whose name is found on the dedication page of every West novel.
Inspired in his youth by great adventure authors like A.B. Guthrie and Vardis Fisher, West has always sought to be true to the men and women who braved the dangers of the savage frontier that was ultimately forged to become the American west. Novels by Charles G. West are classified as historical/westerns due to his diligent research in his subject matter, choosing to weave his fiction into the fabric of the actual places and events, being true to the times as well as the people. As a result, his protagonists are usually not heroes, but are often called upon to perform heroic deeds.
Insisting that his protagonists must be instilled with a sense of fairness in addition to courage. West readily admits that many of the characters in his books are patterned after his two sons, both of whom are graduates of the University of Montana, one still lives in Kalispell, Montana - and is the source of much of the author's detail on the ways of the mountain man. Both sons share West's love for the Big Sky Country.
Presently, the author resides in Ocala, Florida with his wife, Ronda, whose name is found on the dedication page of every West novel.
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December 3, 2014
Another awesome read, from one of the greatest Western writers of the 21st Century. West never disappoints, puts his readers in the pages and a master at creating believable characters.
This one is Book #2 of the Jordan Gray series. Jordan's still mourning the loss of his wife and son, their murders haunt him and he leads the life of a loner.
Jordan spends majority of his time by himself, works as a scout whenever he needs money for supplies. In this one he befriends a miner, ends up going with him to his claim in the Black Hills. Meanwhile Preacher Nathaniel Rix, along with his sons Zeb and Quincy are roaming around killing, stealing anything of value from anyone they see and all in the name of the Lord.
Jordan has the misfortune to be accused of killing a couple of miner's, while he was found at their claim and it ultimately leads to his friend Ned Booth being lynched. He ends up doging, then killing some of the posse that shots at him first and ends up killing the Rixs one at a time.
Several characters appearing in Hangman's Song, also appear in Book #1 Devil's Kin and you'll want to start with that one first.
This one is Book #2 of the Jordan Gray series. Jordan's still mourning the loss of his wife and son, their murders haunt him and he leads the life of a loner.
Jordan spends majority of his time by himself, works as a scout whenever he needs money for supplies. In this one he befriends a miner, ends up going with him to his claim in the Black Hills. Meanwhile Preacher Nathaniel Rix, along with his sons Zeb and Quincy are roaming around killing, stealing anything of value from anyone they see and all in the name of the Lord.
Jordan has the misfortune to be accused of killing a couple of miner's, while he was found at their claim and it ultimately leads to his friend Ned Booth being lynched. He ends up doging, then killing some of the posse that shots at him first and ends up killing the Rixs one at a time.
Several characters appearing in Hangman's Song, also appear in Book #1 Devil's Kin and you'll want to start with that one first.
October 18, 2019
Another great read! This series is well written. Jordan Gray is a solid character and I like the humor involved with his horse, Sweet Pea.
July 25, 2009
Preacher Rix and his boys dispense their brand of religion with a gun barrel. Jordan Gray gets mistaken for one of the bunch and has Rix and the law hunting him.
March 1, 2016
A great read from Mr. West. Well written, filled with action, adventure and suspense. A delight to continue reading about Jordan Gray.
July 13, 2013
Another good read by this author.
December 22, 2014
Good story of life in the west and a man who has to fight evil and decide his stance on the Sioux.
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