A Lesson Learned

Red #3

by Darrell Maloney, Allison Chandler (Editor)

Red was what old-timers call a “strange breed.” She was all woman, and a beautiful one at that. She never really wanted the attention of the men who always seemed to vie for her affection, and she hated to break their hearts. But the fact was, few of them interested her. Red lost her mother at an early age and was raised by a father who worshipped her. He also equipped her with all the tools she'd need later when times got tough. She could hunt, fish and rope a steer as well as any man. When the worst natural disaster in the history of the world destroyed life as she knew it, her toughness kept her alive. But others she loved weren’t so lucky. Her husband and young son were killed in an apparent accident. An accident which severely injured Red and burned her house to the ground. An accident which turned out not to be an accident at all. They were murdered. She’d get no help from the police. Blanco’s Chief of Police was a brutal banker who’d won the position by coercion. And he was at the top of her list of suspects. Austin was the home of the Texas Rangers, and she thought of going there to plea for help. But Austin was a six day ride on horseback. And she had no proof to offer them. Only her suspicions. Red decided she didn’t need them. Not the police, not the Rangers. She’d solve the murders herself. And in the absence of an honest judicial system, she’d administer justice herself. The way Texans used to do it.

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2016

About the author

Darrell Maloney is a storyteller and author based in San Antonio, Texas.

Reviews

[Michelle McPherson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Lesson Learned: Red BK 3

I absolutely love Red. I still can relate to her on so many levels. I still wish the stories were longer and I sincerely hope that at some point her and Dave Spears will have their paths cross again. I love the addition of Jacob, Red needs someone other than herself to dwell on.

[Dawn Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red is great

She is what every women should be. She has the balls that every man wishes they had. Yet her heart is as big as the world.

[Larry Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lesson Learned Indeed

Red finally gets retribution on the man who killed her family. Now it's time to handle the man who gave the order. Can't wait for the next book.