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The McCabes #9
Thunder
The latest entry in the McCabe series. Johnny McCabes rides off to a cattle auction, and on the way has an encounter with an old enemy, and meets a legendary mountain man who is trying to protect two children who are being hunted. Meanwhile, Josh and Dusty and the men of the McCabe Ranch are conducting their spring roundup, and find themselves plunging head-first into a range war.
205 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2016
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About the author
Brad Dennison
81 books55 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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July 24, 2025
A story with the McCabes is always a story with heart and feeling, and this ending was truly delightful- it that made me smile.
November 16, 2016
The McCabe family
I have loved all of the McCabe family westerns. Good clean rip roaring deadly westerns. Lol. No cussing or sex scenes. But plenty of romance
I have loved all of the McCabe family westerns. Good clean rip roaring deadly westerns. Lol. No cussing or sex scenes. But plenty of romance
November 28, 2016
Good story, not too much unnecessary violence, pleasant amount of sex and mostly good honest people. Good resd
.The situations were beleavable and western life in the times well represented
The number of people were introduced pretty fast. A little hard to keep track of.
.The situations were beleavable and western life in the times well represented
The number of people were introduced pretty fast. A little hard to keep track of.
December 17, 2016
Thunder Review best read I have had in years with Great characters and good action and no repeating also good locations and back ground loved the description of the locations
I enjoyed this read from start to finish good action good locations did have views that made the story come alive almost being there it a Great Read Thanks you LFA
I enjoyed this read from start to finish good action good locations did have views that made the story come alive almost being there it a Great Read Thanks you LFA
November 2, 2016
Thunder
What a great book. I have enjoyed every book on the McCabes. I truly enjoy reading these books. I do hope there will be one to continue from this one. I would like to see how the range war ends and learn more about the two kids they took in.
What a great book. I have enjoyed every book on the McCabes. I truly enjoy reading these books. I do hope there will be one to continue from this one. I would like to see how the range war ends and learn more about the two kids they took in.
November 9, 2016
Excellent reading
This was a definite page turner and well written. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes a good western.
This was a definite page turner and well written. Looking forward to the next book in this series. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes a good western.
July 31, 2020
Consistently excellent
I'm always delighted to find a McCabe book I somehow missed reading.
They feel like family or at least good friends.
I'm always delighted to find a McCabe book I somehow missed reading.
They feel like family or at least good friends.
July 31, 2017
I really love these stories. I am not even a western cowgirl type, but somehow I am drawn into these stories. I suppose it's from the old westerns I use to watch on TV as a kid. I have read all 8 books so far and they have all been awesome reading. I don't even watch TV anymore. These stories are so much better. They are very descriptive and unique, keeping you interested throughout the whole book and wanting to read the next book. I think I have read every mail order bride book there is and they are all pretty much the same and very predictable. I am so happy to have found these books and many of the authors in relation are just as interesting.
October 24, 2024
McCabe rides again!
I am 91 years old and like a good western. As a young boy, Saturday matinees was where I could be found. I had a love for reading when I discovered the school library. My interest are varied, and I still like a good western. And this is is a good western. I hope other readers enjoy this book, and other books by Brad Dennison. My Kindle is now my favorite way to read.
I am 91 years old and like a good western. As a young boy, Saturday matinees was where I could be found. I had a love for reading when I discovered the school library. My interest are varied, and I still like a good western. And this is is a good western. I hope other readers enjoy this book, and other books by Brad Dennison. My Kindle is now my favorite way to read.
March 16, 2017
McCabe Multiplied ( McCabes x Four )
I hope that Thunder isn't the final chapter. Mr. Dennison is a master story teller. Each one of the books could stand alone, but why would you want it to. I hope that there are more McCabe books ahead. Most of all I hope that there will be a series or mini series ahead.
I hope that Thunder isn't the final chapter. Mr. Dennison is a master story teller. Each one of the books could stand alone, but why would you want it to. I hope that there are more McCabe books ahead. Most of all I hope that there will be a series or mini series ahead.
March 25, 2017
I love the McCabes. They're the kind of people you'd want to live next to. This was another action packed, emotional story that has nearly the whole family involved. I enjoyed the emphasis on the horses and the descriptions took me to the place. I hesitated over four or five stars because there were a few times that the story jumped around or things weren't explained that well. However, if I read an entire story in one sitting and plan to read it again, it must be good, thus five stars.
July 3, 2017
I love all of the McCabe characters. They try to always do the right thing, but trouble has a way of finding them. The plots are always involved and well thought out. I loved the horse Thunder, who takes care of his master. I am looking forward to the next book in the series and hope there are more to come. Great author.
February 6, 2018
Thunder
This was an exceptionally great Western storyline. It was filled with tons of action and suspense. The only way this would be better is there had been a special love story. I highly recommend this book to all of your readers.
This was an exceptionally great Western storyline. It was filled with tons of action and suspense. The only way this would be better is there had been a special love story. I highly recommend this book to all of your readers.
October 31, 2018
5 Star's
One of the better books in the McCabe series. The McCabes and the Willburys are involved in a range war. While Johnny helps an old Mountain Man protect two kids from a gunman hired to find them.
One of the better books in the McCabe series. The McCabes and the Willburys are involved in a range war. While Johnny helps an old Mountain Man protect two kids from a gunman hired to find them.
November 13, 2018
Thunder
My second horse was named Thunder. When he got older he developed ring bone which met I had to give him up. I am not ashamed to admit it I cried all the way home. He was a gelding, not a stallion. But a great horse. This book brought back a lot of memories.
My second horse was named Thunder. When he got older he developed ring bone which met I had to give him up. I am not ashamed to admit it I cried all the way home. He was a gelding, not a stallion. But a great horse. This book brought back a lot of memories.
June 14, 2019
Thunder saves the day!
Johnny has a narrow escape and his horse saves him! Interesting plots that weave in and out with which ever member of the family is involved. I hope the author can continue to tell this family's story in subjecting prose and with strong moral background.
Johnny has a narrow escape and his horse saves him! Interesting plots that weave in and out with which ever member of the family is involved. I hope the author can continue to tell this family's story in subjecting prose and with strong moral background.
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June 4, 2021An good book of the McCabes family
A good book of the McCain's family actually in time of disaster and love.You never know what going to happen next to one of them or who is going to one of them in death actions way?
A good book of the McCain's family actually in time of disaster and love.You never know what going to happen next to one of them or who is going to one of them in death actions way?
July 2, 2021
Loved Thunder
Another McCabe book in the series and quite An exciting book it isn’t. Johnny and his horse Thunder go through quite an adventure. The book is a wee bit shorter than his other books But the author more than makes it for it with exciting action and great plot.
Another McCabe book in the series and quite An exciting book it isn’t. Johnny and his horse Thunder go through quite an adventure. The book is a wee bit shorter than his other books But the author more than makes it for it with exciting action and great plot.
August 12, 2017
excellent............
August 31, 2017
Good Read!!!!)
I enjoyed this book very much Brad Dennison is one of the great western authors . I am never disappointed and Thunder was no exception .
I enjoyed this book very much Brad Dennison is one of the great western authors . I am never disappointed and Thunder was no exception .
February 19, 2018
Thunder
Enjoyable story that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. Full of excitement and drama. Can't wait for the next book.
Enjoyable story that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. Full of excitement and drama. Can't wait for the next book.
November 2, 2018
Read all right of the McCabe books.
Love western novel!s. Characters were clearly written. Will, and have already recommend these books.
I didn't want the story to end.
Love western novel!s. Characters were clearly written. Will, and have already recommend these books.
I didn't want the story to end.
December 10, 2018
Thunder:
Enjoyed this book very much. I love the way Johnnie always takes such good care of his hoses. And is always adding to his family.
Enjoyed this book very much. I love the way Johnnie always takes such good care of his hoses. And is always adding to his family.
January 19, 2019
A fine ending to The McCabes?
Brad Dennison tells a fine story and has created a fine fictional character in Johnny McCabe really a great series.. thank you Sir.
Brad Dennison tells a fine story and has created a fine fictional character in Johnny McCabe really a great series.. thank you Sir.
May 28, 2020
Great Story,the family keeps growing
September 7, 2020
Time lost
Recommend this book to all western buffs who like a story with loyalty, love, and common sense. Super ending and can't wait to start the next book
Recommend this book to all western buffs who like a story with loyalty, love, and common sense. Super ending and can't wait to start the next book
September 14, 2020
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really w. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really w. Storyline continues to grow and develop a. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
October 31, 2020
Seems that Brad Dennison is back to his same style of writing. This book has gun fights, but lacks the same grit as was seen in the first few books of this series.
April 21, 2021
Another good one
January 19, 2023
Another Great Western Adventure
Love how the author keeps you wanting more. Never a dull chapter. Always something dangerous around the bend. Highly recommend this book.
Love how the author keeps you wanting more. Never a dull chapter. Always something dangerous around the bend. Highly recommend this book.
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