JL Tate, Texas Ranger

JL Tate #1

by Lou Bradshaw

The last time we saw JL Tate aka “Tater”, he was bidding his friends Ben and Patty Anne Blue goodbye to become a Texas Ranger. A short time later we find him up to his chin in the embrace of a lovely lady outlaw. He’s able to get himself untangle, only to come face to face with nearly a half ton of stolen Civil War gold, which the great State of Texas has placed a claim on. JL and his Ranger partner, Spade Carson, become involved with the gang seeking to recover the gold and a rival gang seeking to take it, by whatever means necessary. A sweet young lass is right in the middle of the fray, and Tate is of course, in no way immune to the charms of Eve. From Odessa to El Paso, there is no safety for Tate and Carson. Ambushes, night raids, and lust for the yellow gold, keep the two Rangers living on the raw gritty edge. But they must keep going forward because there’s no going back.

Genres: Westerns

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2015

About the author

Lou Bradshaw is a lifelong story teller, who spent most of his life as a commercial illustrator and graphic artist. Deadlines, clients, and vendors were all sources of sleep depriving stress. To combat insomnia, he would often create stories in his mind to take the place of what was bothering him. Soon, some of those stories had grown to the point that they needed to be put on paper. Taking up a felt tip pen and a loose leaf binder, he found something new, challenging, and exciting. He soon filled multiple binders and his distraction had become a passion. Upon retirement, he began assembling notes and scribbles into novels… the rest is history.
One of the unique features of his work is that as a dyslexic child, he was considered either slow or lazy by most of his teachers. To date he has written 7 books, which is 6 more than he was able to read while in school. His only legitimate book report, although 3 months late, was Huckleberry Finn.
Lou and his wife Avon live in the Missouri Ozarks, where they enjoy their family, golf, and the great outdoors.

Visit me on Facebook at Lou Bradshaw Artist – Author
www.facebook.com/loubradshawarts.

Also check out my blog “Your Daily Dose of Nonsense”
www.loubradshaw.blogspot.com

Reviews

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn’t a bad funny typical silly western read. I think where I went wrong as I read this book after I read the great Longhorn series by Dusty Rhodes. That was more a serious western and I should’ve took a break before I went into another series from another author.

[Charles Castell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Bradshaw did an excellent job with this story from beginning to end. I will definitely continue reading the books in this Tate series, as I am yet to find a writing by this author that isn't a winner. He is very explicit in his descriptiveness of the story, the era and the characters. I have no problem following the worthy exploits, as the stories seem to grab me immediately.

Very worthy of the five stars I have awarded the stories, as I love the storylines and characters depicted throughout these wonderful stories. Mr. Bradshaw is very adept in his vivid descriptiveness throughout the entire story, and I always anxiously anticipate what will occur next.

I, most sincerely, recommend this story, as we as any other book written by this author. I have never found one that did not completely engulf my reading mind from beginning to end. Your loss if you fail to jump aboard the Bradshaw train!

[John Shearer · Rating 4 out of 5]

JL Tate, Texas Ranger

This was a really good read,in which all the characters are realistic and they have a great way of doing what needs to be done. Only Tate could get shot as many times as this and still be around

[Fred Doss · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with all the Lou Bradshaw books I have read this did not let me down!!! I would like to see more of this series!!

[Oz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read.

I couldn't put it down, as l'd been warned. Fast moving plenty of action, just what I was looking for.

[doug gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

It is a book that keeps you interested so you don,t want to stop reading tell you get to the end

[Nita Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ranger gets his man

Wonderful story of the Texas Rangers in pursuit of gold that was stolen. Lots of action and good humor.
Enjoyed the story.

[Sandra Kirkpatrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story

I enjoyed this book because it has a little romance,greed and deception in the story. Love Lou Bradshaw books. Great story line.

[jim huber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good ranger tail

The story will keep you reading and turning pages. The story was interesting and was difficult to tell witch way it was going to turn.

[Jim Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story!

A rip roaring western, the kind I like. Could feel the heat and smell the gritty dust. And he didn't get the girl.

[Anthony R Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tater Texas Ranger

Tater was part of the Ben Blue series. Tater makes a great Texas Ranger. This assignment find Tater and Carson competing stolen gold.

[Metta Juan Vigna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I,'ve read most of

I've read most of Lou Bradshaws Ben Blue books. good or interesting westerners are scarce. these are easy reading and have some interesting character's. I have a busy mind and read to escape for awhile. I'm sorry to come to the last of this author's books. He's helped me to enjoy the read and allow me to return refreshed to my jobs. If you like westerners, try the Ben Blue series.

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

An LB Texas Ranger (JL Tate) Western/Lost Texas Confederate Gold

LB has penned a JL. Tate, Texas Ranger western. JL. had just finished an assignment where he broke up a male/ female confidence game against married men. He is then ordered to meet another Ranger to follow a released prisoner, from the state prison, because he had knowledge of where the list Texas gold is located. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[Jerold Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good read.

I very much enjoyed the humor that runs through this book. As with all this author's books there is plenty of excitement along with enough love and respect to keep the reader's interest

[John R. deMore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lou Bradshaw is one of tthe great writers

Lou Bradshaw tells a story, so you think you are there watching the action happening live. You can see how the people are going through their lives just to stay alive. You feel the same thing you are reading about.

[Larry Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Texas Rangers

When there is a tough job to do, call on a man to do it. When the job is impossible, call the Texas Rangers. Throw in a beautiful woman and things get interesting.

[Elisabeth A. Gatewood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong recommendation.

Excellent read. Great story line. Good action with steady pacing of story. Ending has all loose ends tied up. Will definitely read more from this author.

[gary g. simons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Western

Good read for everything you will like in a western. The Texas Rangers are exciting together and get the job done. Surprised ending rounds out the story.

[Carol and Gary Curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy Westerns. This, once it got going, was a good one. The action was well structured and the characters were interesting. Worth the time.

[Tom Ruark · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new herio

An excellent read. Loved the pace and the style of writing. A good new series hopefully to add the Ben Blue stories.

[Clint · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fine book from Lou

Another good story from Mr. Bradshaw. As with all of his books you can enjoy some good clean fun. On to the next one.

[Bill Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Ranger story

Easy read. The story flowed in one time line and I like first person narrative s. I will read more of his work.

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I have really enjoyed this book. It has action and it will also make you smile. I look forward to more books on JL Tate Texas Ranger.

[LUAYNE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

JL Tate is a favorite character from the Ben Blue series. I am glad he has his own books. I do hope he finds a strong, intelligent woman of his own.