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The McCabes #7
Johnny McCabe
As they sit by a fire on a Christmas night, Johnny tells the family of his early days on the frontier. Of how he and his brothers became wanted by the law, how he met Lura, and how he became the man he is now.
421 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2016
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About the author
Brad Dennison
81 books56 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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April 10, 2016
Totally awesome
This is a awesome set of books. I have truly enjoyed reading these books. I hope there will be more on the McCabe family in the future.
This is a awesome set of books. I have truly enjoyed reading these books. I hope there will be more on the McCabe family in the future.
March 20, 2016
Brad. hits another homerun
I really enjoy the way this story segued into the past era of the McCabe family then moving forward through a tumultuous early life. Brad's depiction of Johnny McCabe's maturity is outstanding.
Ken
I really enjoy the way this story segued into the past era of the McCabe family then moving forward through a tumultuous early life. Brad's depiction of Johnny McCabe's maturity is outstanding.
Ken
May 19, 2016
Always truly enjoy the McCabe stories
Wonderful book about the early days. Once I got into it I was reading at bedtime then at lunch and before supper.....it needed to be longer......
Wonderful book about the early days. Once I got into it I was reading at bedtime then at lunch and before supper.....it needed to be longer......
October 26, 2018
3 Stars
This is the 6th book of the series and I wish I had read it first. Johnny tells about the early years and a lot of the story was mentioned in the first 5 books. I didn't enjoy part 1 I already knew their dad was going to get killed and I skimmed through it skipping while chapters. But part 2, 3, and the rest did keep my interest even though the first 5 books had mentioned parts they hadn't given details of their time in Texas, Colorado, and California so that was interesting enough I didn't skim 3 Stars.
This is the 6th book of the series and I wish I had read it first. Johnny tells about the early years and a lot of the story was mentioned in the first 5 books. I didn't enjoy part 1 I already knew their dad was going to get killed and I skimmed through it skipping while chapters. But part 2, 3, and the rest did keep my interest even though the first 5 books had mentioned parts they hadn't given details of their time in Texas, Colorado, and California so that was interesting enough I didn't skim 3 Stars.
January 8, 2021
One of the best books I've read. Excellent story with twist and turns that'll keep you looking for"what's next".
This book will be one of the best you'll read. Real life scenarios and good action and story lines! If you've read the series, it'll have a far deeper impact. From book 1 to the next, and to this book as well, it'll leave you considering how did this author tie the events from the beginning into each book and into a reflection of the overall series up to this point. That doesn't happen easily, nor very often.......
This book will be one of the best you'll read. Real life scenarios and good action and story lines! If you've read the series, it'll have a far deeper impact. From book 1 to the next, and to this book as well, it'll leave you considering how did this author tie the events from the beginning into each book and into a reflection of the overall series up to this point. That doesn't happen easily, nor very often.......
December 25, 2022
Johnnie McCabe
Another enjoyable McCabe family story.
I would recommend Brad take a little more time to research facts about the 1800's. For example he refers to "silos" several times during 1858. The first silo was developed in 1873 in Illinois. He also refers to hay bales during that same year, when in fact, the first hay baler was developed in 1936. Those things are easily researched, and mentioning them in that period to anyone raised on a farm causes a loss of credibility to a story. Even with that said, he does spin a good yarn!
Another enjoyable McCabe family story.
I would recommend Brad take a little more time to research facts about the 1800's. For example he refers to "silos" several times during 1858. The first silo was developed in 1873 in Illinois. He also refers to hay bales during that same year, when in fact, the first hay baler was developed in 1936. Those things are easily researched, and mentioning them in that period to anyone raised on a farm causes a loss of credibility to a story. Even with that said, he does spin a good yarn!
March 1, 2018
Facinaning
As of now I have read the 6th book in this series, and I have to say this book was really good, and needed, as it told the story of how it all began. Filled in questions any reader might have asked for in this book, about questions of the past. I truly am impressed by Brad Dennison writing about spiritual wisdom in the series. Would recommend to anyone who loves western books in the 1800rds!!
As of now I have read the 6th book in this series, and I have to say this book was really good, and needed, as it told the story of how it all began. Filled in questions any reader might have asked for in this book, about questions of the past. I truly am impressed by Brad Dennison writing about spiritual wisdom in the series. Would recommend to anyone who loves western books in the 1800rds!!
November 26, 2017
Cowboys Outnumber Indians
Consistency throughout the saga is impressive. Characters stay true to their base beliefs. Could use some more stories that are mountain man and Indian life. Perhaps a later book (other than the Wanderer) will cover more of Joe's life with the Cheyenne.
Consistency throughout the saga is impressive. Characters stay true to their base beliefs. Could use some more stories that are mountain man and Indian life. Perhaps a later book (other than the Wanderer) will cover more of Joe's life with the Cheyenne.
October 10, 2020
Journey into the past.
Brad Dennison takes the reader back in time when the country was young and going through the growing pains after the Civil War and into the westward expansion. If you enjoy historically accurate books fiction about the American West then I highly recommend "The McCabes" series by Brad Dennison.
Brad Dennison takes the reader back in time when the country was young and going through the growing pains after the Civil War and into the westward expansion. If you enjoy historically accurate books fiction about the American West then I highly recommend "The McCabes" series by Brad Dennison.
October 11, 2020
This book is simply back story for the other books. Johnny tells his life story while everyone is snowed in at the main house of the ranch.
The story is good, but the writing is definitely different than the previous books. I am certain there is another proof-reader. The mistakes that have been persistent throughout are now gone, which is a great improvement.
The story is good, but the writing is definitely different than the previous books. I am certain there is another proof-reader. The mistakes that have been persistent throughout are now gone, which is a great improvement.
March 25, 2017
A good read!
I read for pleasure and relaxation, not to write reviews. I feel the star rating system should be sufficient for most readers and that reviews should be left to recognized critics.
I read for pleasure and relaxation, not to write reviews. I feel the star rating system should be sufficient for most readers and that reviews should be left to recognized critics.
July 28, 2017
Excellent story line. Interesting characters. Fine descriptive language. One criticism; way too much coffee drinking.
It got to coffee, coffee, ad nauseam. Regular or trail coffee, just overdone. Maybe the next book will have less mention of coffee.
It got to coffee, coffee, ad nauseam. Regular or trail coffee, just overdone. Maybe the next book will have less mention of coffee.
August 27, 2019
Don't Miss this Series!!
Each McCabe book not only continues a great story line but maintains the excellent writing that characterizes all of the books, so far. Looking forward to reading the next one.
Each McCabe book not only continues a great story line but maintains the excellent writing that characterizes all of the books, so far. Looking forward to reading the next one.
February 17, 2020
Every book gets better and better!
I like Mr. Dennison's writing style . Characters are real for the times. I like the references to Christianity and to Native belief. I plan on reading through all the McCabes and highly recommend them to you too.
I like Mr. Dennison's writing style . Characters are real for the times. I like the references to Christianity and to Native belief. I plan on reading through all the McCabes and highly recommend them to you too.
September 25, 2020
I do not enjoy a book that goes backward so I did not enjoy this one as much as I would have had it been the 1st book. I always want the story to begin at the beginning and not go back, so I skipped a lot of it for that reason and look forward to picking up from where book 5 stopped.
June 23, 2021
Fabulous McCabe backstory
So far every Brad Dennison book has been a real
Page turner .This book doesn’t disappoint one bit. Loved learning more about Johnny McCabe as his world past .
So far every Brad Dennison book has been a real
Page turner .This book doesn’t disappoint one bit. Loved learning more about Johnny McCabe as his world past .
April 13, 2025
Very interesting storyline!
This one was like listening to my grandfather telling us stories of when he was a little kid and on up to how he came to the desert and made it home! Was fun to learn about the three brothers and their younger days!
This one was like listening to my grandfather telling us stories of when he was a little kid and on up to how he came to the desert and made it home! Was fun to learn about the three brothers and their younger days!
July 13, 2025
Tequila and strong coffee and other good things!
This series is very good with lots of adventure and fast shooting. However, shouldn’t these men be alcoholics by now. I can’t imagine what their insides must look like with all those coffee grounds?
This series is very good with lots of adventure and fast shooting. However, shouldn’t these men be alcoholics by now. I can’t imagine what their insides must look like with all those coffee grounds?
March 14, 2017
Great Story
We finally get answers to several questions about Johnny McCabe. What led him to Texas, then California and finally Montana?
We finally get answers to several questions about Johnny McCabe. What led him to Texas, then California and finally Montana?
January 4, 2018
Good and fun to read western
I enjoyed this book by Brad Dennison very much .
I will recommend this book to all my friends and family whom enjoy westerns.
I enjoyed this book by Brad Dennison very much .
I will recommend this book to all my friends and family whom enjoy westerns.
February 18, 2018
Johnny McCabe
This was a hard book to put down. Enjoyable story of the lives of brothers on a journey that changes their lives.
This was a hard book to put down. Enjoyable story of the lives of brothers on a journey that changes their lives.
December 2, 2018
Johnny McCabe:
I was really impressed of the way this three brothers were so respectful of each other. You as author must have come from a very close family.
I was really impressed of the way this three brothers were so respectful of each other. You as author must have come from a very close family.
October 7, 2019
A fine read
This is an author who keeps your book open until it is done. Nice detail not only of the people but the surrounding.
This is an author who keeps your book open until it is done. Nice detail not only of the people but the surrounding.
August 6, 2020
Great Series
This is a interesting series. It seems fairly true to the history of the times. I have really enjoyed the series.
This is a interesting series. It seems fairly true to the history of the times. I have really enjoyed the series.
August 31, 2020
Wonderful book
Great story. An interesting thoughtful book loved the insights and dedication thorough investigation and research. Well worth my time for this great read.
Great story. An interesting thoughtful book loved the insights and dedication thorough investigation and research. Well worth my time for this great read.
September 2, 2020
Legends alive
M r Dennison books makes them hard to put down and there is a sense of ......wish this could go on an on
M r Dennison books makes them hard to put down and there is a sense of ......wish this could go on an on
September 12, 2020
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
September 6, 2021
A long trail
I had a lot of apprehension about this book But it turned out to be very good Field in a lot of little holes And that just keeps coming Would recommend it highly
I had a lot of apprehension about this book But it turned out to be very good Field in a lot of little holes And that just keeps coming Would recommend it highly
January 16, 2023
Getting to know Johnny MC Cabe
Great biography of the man and the legend. Very well written. Another book that is hard to put down once you start reading. Highly recommend it.
Great biography of the man and the legend. Very well written. Another book that is hard to put down once you start reading. Highly recommend it.
February 23, 2026
Good story
Good story but from a ranch raised cowboy and life long horseman I must overlook some of the inaccurate details of horsemanship.
Good story but from a ranch raised cowboy and life long horseman I must overlook some of the inaccurate details of horsemanship.
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