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Palouse
Ben finds himself on a horse buying trip to Wyoming with Mike Flynn. Trouble is standing at the bar in a Cheyenne saloon, and Mike walks right into it. Things don’t get any better on the next leg of the journey, when a foreign dignitary believes his position in court places him above common courtesy and the law.
Ben and the Baron are both eager to buy the same breeding stock from a man who has taken on the mantle of rebuilding the war depleted Nez Perce appaloosa herds. The breeder has strict rules and believes that money doesn’t necessarily produce character.
A man who won’t accept no for an answer can stir up plenty of trouble, but an old friend shows up to lend a needed hand. And there’s a new friend, with a long buried secret, who claims a special place in Ben Blue’s life.
Ben and the Baron are both eager to buy the same breeding stock from a man who has taken on the mantle of rebuilding the war depleted Nez Perce appaloosa herds. The breeder has strict rules and believes that money doesn’t necessarily produce character.
A man who won’t accept no for an answer can stir up plenty of trouble, but an old friend shows up to lend a needed hand. And there’s a new friend, with a long buried secret, who claims a special place in Ben Blue’s life.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2016
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Lou Bradshaw
41 books41 followersLou 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.
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March 1, 2018
Book 10 is as good as number 1 and all those in between. I cannot begin to conceive how wonderfully descriptive each episode is. They are equitable in every aspect, but they have still appear to maintain their own little idiosyncratic individuality. I am most certainly impressed with the author and his nostalgic selection of characters and storylines. He is infallible.
As I have stated, since book one, five stars are not enough to define the success of these novels. The author consistently impresses me with his apparent knowledge of his the era surrounding the characters and the way he has them "stepping up to the plate" at the appropriate time.
I have had the opportunity to read in excess of 200 plus books on my Kindle, including all the Joe Pickett and U. S. Shorty Thompson series, and this one peaks along with them. I am to the point I hate to finish the series, as I do not know if any other novels will appease me the way these have.
Definitely recommend this series to all true lovers of real old western romantic excitement, as these stories maintain my interest from beginning to end. I was definitely impressed with the letter Ben Blue read at the end. Really impacted Ben, I am sure. Read the book to see how fate really plays an open hand for some of us!
As I have stated, since book one, five stars are not enough to define the success of these novels. The author consistently impresses me with his apparent knowledge of his the era surrounding the characters and the way he has them "stepping up to the plate" at the appropriate time.
I have had the opportunity to read in excess of 200 plus books on my Kindle, including all the Joe Pickett and U. S. Shorty Thompson series, and this one peaks along with them. I am to the point I hate to finish the series, as I do not know if any other novels will appease me the way these have.
Definitely recommend this series to all true lovers of real old western romantic excitement, as these stories maintain my interest from beginning to end. I was definitely impressed with the letter Ben Blue read at the end. Really impacted Ben, I am sure. Read the book to see how fate really plays an open hand for some of us!
February 19, 2020
Ben's wife expresses an interest in breeding Apalouse horses so Ben and Mike set off on a journey into Wyoming to meet with a breeder in a remote area. They encounter trouble from a family of ruffians along the way who are intent on revenge. They meet the Baron who is traveling with entourage of bodyguards intent on purchasing the same horses. The breeder has a small number of horses he is willing to sell and had already refused to sell to the Baron. Mike and the seller enjoy sharing stories about Ireland while Ben chooses the horses he wants to purchase. Some of the horses flee into the mountains where Ben pursues them and struggles to rescue the horses. There is continuous conflict with the Baron that continues across Wyoming until the Baron and his villains are eliminated. The breeder sends a letter home with Ben that amazes him.
This is an excellent book with interesting characters and who make the it into in a page turning, action packed story containing danger, gunplay, humour and intrigue. I would highly recommend this book.
This is an excellent book with interesting characters and who make the it into in a page turning, action packed story containing danger, gunplay, humour and intrigue. I would highly recommend this book.
February 21, 2018
Palouse (Ben Blue Book 10)
Lou Bradshaw is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers with his stories of Ben Blue. Ben always rides a trail of danger twisting through country that we in this century will never be lucky enough to see. He is a tough man who is not afraid to do whatever it takes to do the right thing, legally. Every book I've read is a very good read, and I'll read more of his just as soon as I can. BRAVO 👏👏BRAVO!!!!!!
Lou Bradshaw is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers with his stories of Ben Blue. Ben always rides a trail of danger twisting through country that we in this century will never be lucky enough to see. He is a tough man who is not afraid to do whatever it takes to do the right thing, legally. Every book I've read is a very good read, and I'll read more of his just as soon as I can. BRAVO 👏👏BRAVO!!!!!!
November 15, 2018
An LB Ben Blue (10) Western/A Wife's Request/A Long Trip/Horses and Outlaws
LB has penned a Ben Blue Western about a request his wife makes, which is, she wanders to raise Apalouse's horses. Bob travel to western Wyoming to purchase the horses. A German nobleman, wanted for murder, wants the horses. He hired gunmen to steal racehorses this begins a back and forth war off attrition. This is can excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
LB has penned a Ben Blue Western about a request his wife makes, which is, she wanders to raise Apalouse's horses. Bob travel to western Wyoming to purchase the horses. A German nobleman, wanted for murder, wants the horses. He hired gunmen to steal racehorses this begins a back and forth war off attrition. This is can excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
April 29, 2018
Applied (Ben Blue Book 10)
I don't know how he does it. Lou Bradshaw 's books just keep on getting better. Sure will be glad to have read them all so I can get some work done around my line shack. This Ben Blue series is the best yet. All you cowboys and cowgirls will have a great time with this book. So "Giddy up."
I don't know how he does it. Lou Bradshaw 's books just keep on getting better. Sure will be glad to have read them all so I can get some work done around my line shack. This Ben Blue series is the best yet. All you cowboys and cowgirls will have a great time with this book. So "Giddy up."
November 29, 2016
Good yarn
I like how the action is juxtaposed with excellent depth of character. One thing, either the author or I, one of us is confused about how single and double action revolvers function.
I like how the action is juxtaposed with excellent depth of character. One thing, either the author or I, one of us is confused about how single and double action revolvers function.
May 13, 2021
Blue and friends
Ben and friends go to finds Apapouse horses for Patty. He take Flynn Along with him to Montana to pick out the horses. They run into a German punt who cause problems.
Ben and friends go to finds Apapouse horses for Patty. He take Flynn Along with him to Montana to pick out the horses. They run into a German punt who cause problems.
December 14, 2016
A Touching Story
I really , really liked this story by Lou Bradshaw it was full of action and was fun to read and a good ending ☺
I really , really liked this story by Lou Bradshaw it was full of action and was fun to read and a good ending ☺
December 14, 2016
Great!
Another outstanding western!, Zane and Lamour ,would have enjoyed Lou Bradshaws works if only could! Anyone who enjoys a good read will want to read them all!
Another outstanding western!, Zane and Lamour ,would have enjoyed Lou Bradshaws works if only could! Anyone who enjoys a good read will want to read them all!
February 9, 2019
Ben Blue
I so look forward to these books on Ben Blue and Shadrack. They are well written and they keep my attention, thank you Lou Bradshaw for a really great read.
I so look forward to these books on Ben Blue and Shadrack. They are well written and they keep my attention, thank you Lou Bradshaw for a really great read.
March 14, 2019
Great
It was a good story and I lived in Wyoming and have been the tetons on several times and it is still a threat place
It was a good story and I lived in Wyoming and have been the tetons on several times and it is still a threat place
May 31, 2019
Dubious Western Author
Author doesn't know the difference between a revolver and a pistol nor a single action from a double action handgun. Grammar is bad.
Author doesn't know the difference between a revolver and a pistol nor a single action from a double action handgun. Grammar is bad.
February 1, 2020
Ben Blue series
I am spellbound...I love this series so much. I'm am recuperating after surgery and this is some kind of entertainment.
I am spellbound...I love this series so much. I'm am recuperating after surgery and this is some kind of entertainment.
June 28, 2020
Good story!
Good action,marvelous depiction of spoiled "nobleman" . Spoiled is spoiled, regardless of where they are from. These days entitled is replacing spoiled.
Good action,marvelous depiction of spoiled "nobleman" . Spoiled is spoiled, regardless of where they are from. These days entitled is replacing spoiled.
May 20, 2017
Comfort western
I think of this as safe or easy chair adventure for me. I can join in and out as I please..!.
I think of this as safe or easy chair adventure for me. I can join in and out as I please..!.
November 18, 2016
Like coming home
I've spent a little time in the country in which this book is set and in the company of a man (husband) who was as wild and woolly as these characters so I know Lou writes about life as it is.
Ben Blue is the kind of man I admire. His adventures are great reading.
I've spent a little time in the country in which this book is set and in the company of a man (husband) who was as wild and woolly as these characters so I know Lou writes about life as it is.
Ben Blue is the kind of man I admire. His adventures are great reading.
November 29, 2016
Very good story easy to read could not put book down like to read western stories will look for reading material by Lou Bradshaw
Book kept my interest from start to finish would recommend this author to all my friends put Bradshaw in same list as Louis L'Amour William Johnstone and other western writers
Book kept my interest from start to finish would recommend this author to all my friends put Bradshaw in same list as Louis L'Amour William Johnstone and other western writers
January 17, 2017
Good Book
Good book! Story line good but needed a little more discription of Blue's personal with Wife and ranch. Too many law enforcement characters mentioned is story but that's OK!
Good book! Story line good but needed a little more discription of Blue's personal with Wife and ranch. Too many law enforcement characters mentioned is story but that's OK!
November 15, 2016
I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend this book to everyone.
November 25, 2016
Exciting
The only way to describe the latest book in the Ben Blue series. The ending is one of the best I've read. Can't wait for the next book.
The only way to describe the latest book in the Ben Blue series. The ending is one of the best I've read. Can't wait for the next book.
December 24, 2016
The best Blue novel yet
Lou Bradshaw is getting to be pretty good at this. I've enjoyed all of this series, but I believe this one to be my favorite.
Lou Bradshaw is getting to be pretty good at this. I've enjoyed all of this series, but I believe this one to be my favorite.
November 3, 2019
Enjoyed
January 15, 2023
5 stars
I have enjoyed all the Ben Blue books so far. This one is my favorite. I miss JL. Great storytelling.
I have enjoyed all the Ben Blue books so far. This one is my favorite. I miss JL. Great storytelling.
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