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A Gideon Johann Western #4
Last Ride
Last Ride is the highly anticipated fourth book in the Gideon Johann Western series. It joins #1 bestseller novels on Amazon.com in Western Classics, Last Stand, Last Chance, and Last Hope. Now with a fresh edit.
Somebody is hanging innocent people in Last Stand, Colorado. Sheriff Gideon Johann has his hands full trying to solve the murders as well as all the other shenanigans that go on in a town of the Old West. He also is learning that fatherhood and a toddler are about as much work as catching outlaws. Gideon’s daughter Joann is now married to Zack Barlow and the couple is finding out that marriage is a lot of give and take while still enjoying the joys of being newlyweds. Deputy Finnie Ford and saloon owner Mary Sawyer continue their unlikely romance through the difficulties that life always seems to throw their way.
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
Last Ride can be read as a stand-alone novel, but will provide a richer reading experience if Last Stand, Last Chance, and Last Hope are read first.
Somebody is hanging innocent people in Last Stand, Colorado. Sheriff Gideon Johann has his hands full trying to solve the murders as well as all the other shenanigans that go on in a town of the Old West. He also is learning that fatherhood and a toddler are about as much work as catching outlaws. Gideon’s daughter Joann is now married to Zack Barlow and the couple is finding out that marriage is a lot of give and take while still enjoying the joys of being newlyweds. Deputy Finnie Ford and saloon owner Mary Sawyer continue their unlikely romance through the difficulties that life always seems to throw their way.
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
Last Ride can be read as a stand-alone novel, but will provide a richer reading experience if Last Stand, Last Chance, and Last Hope are read first.
- GenresWesterns
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2015
About the author
Duane Boehm
58 books65 followersDuane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
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June 3, 2026
The story keeps getting better…
After reading the first couple of books in this series, I wondered how it could continue getting better or even keep my interest. I’ve read hundreds of books and sometimes I get bored with a series that’s more than 3 books long so I never finish it.
I can honestly say that I can’t wait to continue reading this one after finishing book 4. I think it’s due to the author introducing new characters that I am interested in.
I love Gideon, but the stories are not totally centered on him. I’m cheering for Mary and Finnie to have a good life after all they’ve been through. Doc is one of my favorites and I’m hoping his long, lost son, John, comes to visit again from Boston. I’m also cheering for Charlotte, the young lady who ran away from Paradise after being forced into marriage to an old man she despises. I’m even hoping the best for Delta, the last whore Mary forced into retirement from the business when she discontinued that service in her Saloon.
I’m anxious to read book 5 of 7 in the Duane Boehm’s series set in a small Western town called Last Stand…
After reading the first couple of books in this series, I wondered how it could continue getting better or even keep my interest. I’ve read hundreds of books and sometimes I get bored with a series that’s more than 3 books long so I never finish it.
I can honestly say that I can’t wait to continue reading this one after finishing book 4. I think it’s due to the author introducing new characters that I am interested in.
I love Gideon, but the stories are not totally centered on him. I’m cheering for Mary and Finnie to have a good life after all they’ve been through. Doc is one of my favorites and I’m hoping his long, lost son, John, comes to visit again from Boston. I’m also cheering for Charlotte, the young lady who ran away from Paradise after being forced into marriage to an old man she despises. I’m even hoping the best for Delta, the last whore Mary forced into retirement from the business when she discontinued that service in her Saloon.
I’m anxious to read book 5 of 7 in the Duane Boehm’s series set in a small Western town called Last Stand…
March 17, 2019
Just gets better
The setting is about a year after the last one, many changes making for a new thrilling western though still tied to the last few books. As always romance blooms and Gideon has to face down bad guys while trying to solve a local murder. What can I say the next book is about to be read.
The setting is about a year after the last one, many changes making for a new thrilling western though still tied to the last few books. As always romance blooms and Gideon has to face down bad guys while trying to solve a local murder. What can I say the next book is about to be read.
May 19, 2018
Last Ride
This was full of drama! Mystery ,suspense, humor and a little sadness. The romance is sweet. It's an all round good book.
This was full of drama! Mystery ,suspense, humor and a little sadness. The romance is sweet. It's an all round good book.
November 19, 2018
Such a great saga. No one's life is sacred. Got to have number 5. So much entertainment.
January 11, 2020
Like the characters - probably will read entire series
March 19, 2020
Joy
I have really enjoyed this series of books. I like knowing all the people and how they interact. A very enjoyable read.
I have really enjoyed this series of books. I like knowing all the people and how they interact. A very enjoyable read.
October 11, 2021
A really good book!
I really enjoyed this book, Finnie is awesome with all of his whore house jokes ,some I had heard from my grandfather! What a incredibly good series!
I really enjoyed this book, Finnie is awesome with all of his whore house jokes ,some I had heard from my grandfather! What a incredibly good series!
December 30, 2015
Well crafted
All four of this series have been a breath of fresh air. After reading many other authors, I have a particular soft spot for this author. Well written, Duane, I hope you never run out of "lasts". Well done.
All four of this series have been a breath of fresh air. After reading many other authors, I have a particular soft spot for this author. Well written, Duane, I hope you never run out of "lasts". Well done.
February 3, 2016
Great book
I have really enjoyed reading these books.They bring you into the story , and it has some funny parts. You feel you know the people personally. Hope to see more of this family in the future.
I have really enjoyed reading these books.They bring you into the story , and it has some funny parts. You feel you know the people personally. Hope to see more of this family in the future.
January 19, 2016
Very nicely done Western. Part of a series. Good, interesting characters. Very traditional plot with enough action to keep your interest. Easy read, worth the time.
January 23, 2016
As this is the last book of the set it also was great.
So if you get the chance read them. You will be glad that you did. I am, would read them again.
So if you get the chance read them. You will be glad that you did. I am, would read them again.
March 1, 2016
One of the best give us more
This author has the ability to put you into the story and keep you there very interesting good job thank you reviewing the book somewhere
This author has the ability to put you into the story and keep you there very interesting good job thank you reviewing the book somewhere
March 8, 2016
Great reading
This series is very good. Great reading on western and suspense and love. Good clean romance. Glad I got to read all of them
This series is very good. Great reading on western and suspense and love. Good clean romance. Glad I got to read all of them
March 20, 2016
Good reading
This book is a very good read. Once you get started it is hard to lay down until you finish the book.
This book is a very good read. Once you get started it is hard to lay down until you finish the book.
March 28, 2016
Great book
Another great story about Gideon Johann. Will life ever be simple for the folks of Last Stand? Only time will tell.
Another great story about Gideon Johann. Will life ever be simple for the folks of Last Stand? Only time will tell.
June 26, 2016
Very good
I thought I was trading the last of the series but am overjoyed that there is another! I feel like I have several new friends.
I thought I was trading the last of the series but am overjoyed that there is another! I feel like I have several new friends.
August 1, 2019
Easy to read with limited key names.
Excellent use of multiple story lines, all tied together to read as ONE well written element of multiple heroes.
Thank you.
Excellent use of multiple story lines, all tied together to read as ONE well written element of multiple heroes.
Thank you.
January 17, 2025
There is a very moving scene about a minor character, deftly written. The best book in this long series.
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