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Trail #8
Glory Trail
It was a chance for a new beginning and a better life for a wagon train of hopefuls leaving the war-torn South to relocate in Kansas. Unfortunately, new enemies and old habits die hard, and the truth can come to mean very little. Out-manned and out-gunned, Ruben, Marion, and Homer put their lives on the line as they saddle up and fight for what is right on the GLORY TRAIL.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2016
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David R. Lewis
30 books28 followersI am yet another embattled crusader in the writing wars. I live in the wilds of the Missouri outback with two cattledogs, a belligerent cat named Grizz, and my bride of 42 years, the coveted Laura. In my rather extended life I have been a musician, a metropolitan cop, a ranch hand and cowboy, and (shudder) a writer of radio and television commercial copy. Now before you run for the Pepto, let me say that there are some benefits to be had from such mundane labor. After a writer has ground through twenty to thirty thousand pieces of commercial copy, one of two things will happen. He will spend the last years of his life in Sunnydale Acres grinding his teeth and staring blankly at the sun, or he will have learned to write for Theatre of the Mind. In my case, some would claim the jury is still out but, since no nice young men in white coats have arrived at my dusty door sporting smiles and a jacket with extraordinarily long arms, I am free to keep the Theatre open . . . this time on my terms.
Even though I don’t care for bandwagons, I was browbeaten into writing two of my novels because I disliked the genres and trendiness from which they sprang. Oddly enough, they are two of my favorites. They are significantly different than others of their breed because I am a grown-up, and I write for grown-ups.
My novels are character-driven because life is character driven. As we move through the years, snippets of plots rocket by, but very few ever pan out. Characters, however, stay with us through thick and thin, rich with remembered dialogue and situation, four dimensional on the big screen in our Theatre of the Mind.
As a writer for grown-ups, my function is entertainment. Because I am a grown-up I indulge myself and write what entertains me: rich characters, tight dialogue, and uncomplicated storylines. Check out my website at www.ironbear-ebooks.com. Or, if you’d just want to jaw here for a while, great! Grizz won’t like it, but he’s just a cat.
Even though I don’t care for bandwagons, I was browbeaten into writing two of my novels because I disliked the genres and trendiness from which they sprang. Oddly enough, they are two of my favorites. They are significantly different than others of their breed because I am a grown-up, and I write for grown-ups.
My novels are character-driven because life is character driven. As we move through the years, snippets of plots rocket by, but very few ever pan out. Characters, however, stay with us through thick and thin, rich with remembered dialogue and situation, four dimensional on the big screen in our Theatre of the Mind.
As a writer for grown-ups, my function is entertainment. Because I am a grown-up I indulge myself and write what entertains me: rich characters, tight dialogue, and uncomplicated storylines. Check out my website at www.ironbear-ebooks.com. Or, if you’d just want to jaw here for a while, great! Grizz won’t like it, but he’s just a cat.
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July 15, 2019
I am not usually a fan of western books, however my husband and I downloaded the Trail series for a recent road trip and we were both hooked right away! We've truly enjoyed the adventures of Ruben, Marian, and Homer. I will say that the first two books and this one, Glory Trail, were my favorites for some reason that I can't pinpoint. Perhaps just the story line itself pulled at me a bit more. Looking forward to reading Dakota trail soon, but hubby says I have to wait til the next road trip, as he doesn't want me to read it without him!
PS... Our road trips involve our trusty F-250 and our 30' fifth wheel camper, now lovingly named Arlis and Rub. :-)
PS... Our road trips involve our trusty F-250 and our 30' fifth wheel camper, now lovingly named Arlis and Rub. :-)
December 25, 2017
GOING HOME
This a heartfelt western adventure, the author exposes what and how people felt about the freed slaves. What he has written how those who fought for the southern cause....to preserve slavery...a free work force..
These three U.S.Marshals, Homer, Beeles, Marion,
helped protected a wagon train of twenty seven Black families who are on their way to" Glory, Kansas." The author writes about what these poor people were put through because of their color..sadly that boil on the U.S. has erupted again. I can't say that that I'm offended by the descriptive language, but that's how the white population felt..there's even reference of the KKK following these people for Arkansas..just a hot mess. Sadly my eyes teared at how this one incident of a ranch owner who forbid the wagon train trespass his land..and how the those three U.S.Marshals, told that owner that the wagon train won't stop anywhere on his land. That rascal set the field on fire where the wagon train had stopped. They made it through, but two wagons plus their oxen were destroyed by the fire. "KARMA" the wind turned that fire towards the farmers ranch "KARMA" and it was on. The afro Americans families ran buckets to help put out the fire of the farmer who was trying to burn the wagon train with its Afro Americans families.
This is worth reading and you will enjoy the comradery of these three U.S.Marshals..These are men to ride the river with..I'm sure you'll will agree👏
This a heartfelt western adventure, the author exposes what and how people felt about the freed slaves. What he has written how those who fought for the southern cause....to preserve slavery...a free work force..
These three U.S.Marshals, Homer, Beeles, Marion,
helped protected a wagon train of twenty seven Black families who are on their way to" Glory, Kansas." The author writes about what these poor people were put through because of their color..sadly that boil on the U.S. has erupted again. I can't say that that I'm offended by the descriptive language, but that's how the white population felt..there's even reference of the KKK following these people for Arkansas..just a hot mess. Sadly my eyes teared at how this one incident of a ranch owner who forbid the wagon train trespass his land..and how the those three U.S.Marshals, told that owner that the wagon train won't stop anywhere on his land. That rascal set the field on fire where the wagon train had stopped. They made it through, but two wagons plus their oxen were destroyed by the fire. "KARMA" the wind turned that fire towards the farmers ranch "KARMA" and it was on. The afro Americans families ran buckets to help put out the fire of the farmer who was trying to burn the wagon train with its Afro Americans families.
This is worth reading and you will enjoy the comradery of these three U.S.Marshals..These are men to ride the river with..I'm sure you'll will agree👏
July 2, 2018
The eighth installment of David R. Lewis's Trail series gets Rubin, Marion, and Homer saddling up to protect a wagon train of black folk as they wade through racism to get to Glory, Kansas, an all-black community.
I have to admit I wasn't as engrossed in this one as the previous seven books. I just felt like the anti-racism message was hammered a few too many times, and then SPOILER ... the marshals turn the wagon train over to other protectors before getting it to its destination. That bothered me. END SPOILER
What I did like in this one was the further development of Rubin and his family and Marion Daniels. I wouldn't mind a whole book just about Rubin's family life in Deer Run.
So, while I didn't love Glory Trail as much as I did the previous seven, it's still a heck of a fun ride and part of one of my new favorite series.
I have to admit I wasn't as engrossed in this one as the previous seven books. I just felt like the anti-racism message was hammered a few too many times, and then SPOILER ... the marshals turn the wagon train over to other protectors before getting it to its destination. That bothered me. END SPOILER
What I did like in this one was the further development of Rubin and his family and Marion Daniels. I wouldn't mind a whole book just about Rubin's family life in Deer Run.
So, while I didn't love Glory Trail as much as I did the previous seven, it's still a heck of a fun ride and part of one of my new favorite series.
November 4, 2019
this is the 8 the book in this series and I have listened to all of them. They are fantastic. I love the stories and the characters. David R Lewis reads the books and he is the best narrator.
Ruben, Homer, Marion are US Marshals and save the day once again. ON the Glory Trail. I bought the 9th book on paper - a sad not the author passed away. I am hoping he is on his own trail. RIP
Ruben, Homer, Marion are US Marshals and save the day once again. ON the Glory Trail. I bought the 9th book on paper - a sad not the author passed away. I am hoping he is on his own trail. RIP
January 30, 2018
Oh, Reuben! Another great story and voice talent from author David R. Lewis!
November 16, 2018
These Trail Series novels get better and better. I have reread the books a good number of times.
February 21, 2021
Always enjoyable. Lewis touches on race in this book. Does a nice job as he did with native Americans a few books previous.
March 25, 2021
Love all the adventures and especially these as audio books read by the author. Each one could be enjoyed independent of the rest but what a fine collection.
February 8, 2025
wonderful series
I just love this author, he brings these characters to life. I hope we can continue to read about the Marshalls.
I just love this author, he brings these characters to life. I hope we can continue to read about the Marshalls.
March 6, 2017
A very good and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend it to everyone.
July 25, 2023
First I have to start with that this is not a genre I read, but with that said, these books belong in my top 5 favorite series. The characters, setting and narrative keep me waiting with high anticipation for each new book. As with most series it’s best to start with book one. I Highly recommend this wonderful journey through these characters lives, who if the series was to lose one, I would absolutely be devastated! A bit dramatic..., but for me it is just that good.
October 4, 2022
Another delightful episode.
December 30, 2016
outstanding
what a great story and well written. this series is one of the best i have ever read. it is not only a great read but is too funny as well. would highly recommend to anyone that enjoys a good western.
what a great story and well written. this series is one of the best i have ever read. it is not only a great read but is too funny as well. would highly recommend to anyone that enjoys a good western.
December 31, 2016
Great Story
Great continuation of the TRAIL series. I like the fact that the author points out "it's best to judge a man by the color of his heart, than the color of his skin".
Great continuation of the TRAIL series. I like the fact that the author points out "it's best to judge a man by the color of his heart, than the color of his skin".
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