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Down The Long Trail
The devastating Civil War is finally ending.
Laura Taylor, whose husband Rye is making his way home from the war, stands at her kitchen window. A vision of returning warriors fills her sight. In the distance, a lone soldier in blue. Is that Rye coming home?
She has little time to wonder because a family friend, Willie, rides up with news that men are coming to burn the Taylors out. Laura and Rye planned for such an event, and she gets her entire family plus Willie ready to travel.
Their journey is filled with hazards, both natural and man-made. Laura eventually finds herself the leader of a small wagon train of travelers heading west for Santa Fe. They hire a drunken former scout who claims to know the route and the Indians along the way. Laura doesn’t trust him.
Laura Taylor, whose husband Rye is making his way home from the war, stands at her kitchen window. A vision of returning warriors fills her sight. In the distance, a lone soldier in blue. Is that Rye coming home?
She has little time to wonder because a family friend, Willie, rides up with news that men are coming to burn the Taylors out. Laura and Rye planned for such an event, and she gets her entire family plus Willie ready to travel.
Their journey is filled with hazards, both natural and man-made. Laura eventually finds herself the leader of a small wagon train of travelers heading west for Santa Fe. They hire a drunken former scout who claims to know the route and the Indians along the way. Laura doesn’t trust him.
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298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2017
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February 18, 2018
This story kept me on my toes. The danger, love, family respect, concern for others, and general
descrtipyions was almost like viewing a movie. Mr. Winkle spins a very good story and has characters that draw you in to what they are feeling and how they express their pain and joy. I truly enjoyed the whole book, and wished that somewhere along the line, our nation could accept one another and not be so hateful to one who disagrees with the. Learning to work together was very important for pioneers and still is today. Mr. Winkle, please keep writing great life lessons, and teaching respect.
descrtipyions was almost like viewing a movie. Mr. Winkle spins a very good story and has characters that draw you in to what they are feeling and how they express their pain and joy. I truly enjoyed the whole book, and wished that somewhere along the line, our nation could accept one another and not be so hateful to one who disagrees with the. Learning to work together was very important for pioneers and still is today. Mr. Winkle, please keep writing great life lessons, and teaching respect.
August 10, 2018
This is not your run of the mill Western Wagon Train trip across country but very enjoyable just the same. You see how the younger members of the family grow up and learn to takes responsibility along the way and the mother handles the whole wagon by herself. You might enjoy it as long as you don't forget it is not one of your run of the mill wagon train trips across country. I enjoyed the change and you might as well.
June 6, 2021
Laura"s family had to leave in a hurry!
Some men from Arkansas were coming to kill them. After much hardship, they reached Santa Fe. A man who they thought was their friend betrayed them. The author wove a very good story. Only at the surprise ending did they find their friend betrayed them.
Some men from Arkansas were coming to kill them. After much hardship, they reached Santa Fe. A man who they thought was their friend betrayed them. The author wove a very good story. Only at the surprise ending did they find their friend betrayed them.
March 12, 2018
Down The Long Trail
This was a very good read. An exciting western full of suspense and mystery. I truly loved it. It was full of love for your fellow man. Honesty followed the brave of the west
This was a very good read. An exciting western full of suspense and mystery. I truly loved it. It was full of love for your fellow man. Honesty followed the brave of the west
April 9, 2018
Rich adventure
It is rough on the trail West, especially at a time when bad men seem to outnumber good men.
Luck, skill and determination see our family of heroes through even the twist at the end.
It is rough on the trail West, especially at a time when bad men seem to outnumber good men.
Luck, skill and determination see our family of heroes through even the twist at the end.
October 2, 2018
Down the Long Trail
I enjoyed the book. It was fast moving and lots of action. Very well written. Looking for more by this author.
I enjoyed the book. It was fast moving and lots of action. Very well written. Looking for more by this author.
July 20, 2019
A good book
I gave it 5 stars. I did so because he writes well. Not yet my favorite but good. What was wrong not MUCh but there were too many coincidences.
I gave it 5 stars. I did so because he writes well. Not yet my favorite but good. What was wrong not MUCh but there were too many coincidences.
August 3, 2021
Another winner for the books...I love puns.
Reading has to be one of the greatest therapies ever invented! This book is an excellent example. Thank you for writing it for us.
Reading has to be one of the greatest therapies ever invented! This book is an excellent example. Thank you for writing it for us.
October 2, 2021
The long trail of dialog
This book has about 200 pages of unnecessary dialog mostly the wife thinking to herself.. thin author has many great books to read.
This book has about 200 pages of unnecessary dialog mostly the wife thinking to herself.. thin author has many great books to read.
February 9, 2025
This was a good story!
I liked this one, though it had a lot of really sad parts. The only thing I had to wonder was how long it took them to travel all that way!
I liked this one, though it had a lot of really sad parts. The only thing I had to wonder was how long it took them to travel all that way!
May 10, 2017
A FAMILIES QUEST
Civil War, men who fought on both sides returning to their families or whatever is left. Red legs, Quantrell Raiders who did most of their killing and raiding around the Kansas territory. This is a fast moving action,descriptions of the areas they passed through. Read this adventure and you'll feel the same way these settlers felt relocating unexplored regions of the United States to start over again..ALWAYS hoping for the best.
Civil War, men who fought on both sides returning to their families or whatever is left. Red legs, Quantrell Raiders who did most of their killing and raiding around the Kansas territory. This is a fast moving action,descriptions of the areas they passed through. Read this adventure and you'll feel the same way these settlers felt relocating unexplored regions of the United States to start over again..ALWAYS hoping for the best.
May 16, 2017
A very good friend?
War is a horrible thing, it's the maximum in legal killing. This book is about a lot of wars the worst thing is when your friend becomes the enemy someone who you trust.
C. Wayne Winkle writes an intrigue and suspense filled western.
War is a horrible thing, it's the maximum in legal killing. This book is about a lot of wars the worst thing is when your friend becomes the enemy someone who you trust.
C. Wayne Winkle writes an intrigue and suspense filled western.
June 9, 2017
Awesome stories!!!
These stories are some of the greatest. It gets your attention from the first paragraph. If you like to read about the western days and wagon trains, you will enjoy this book. I highly recommend them!!!
These stories are some of the greatest. It gets your attention from the first paragraph. If you like to read about the western days and wagon trains, you will enjoy this book. I highly recommend them!!!
August 12, 2017
Wouldn't have read it
I certainly would not have read it if I had known what a stupid ending it has. The book really isn't too bad, except for the totally ridiculous ending. I wouldn't read another of his books.
I certainly would not have read it if I had known what a stupid ending it has. The book really isn't too bad, except for the totally ridiculous ending. I wouldn't read another of his books.
April 26, 2017
Good read
This was a very good read. It almost has too many twists and turns. Over all it was a good story. Would definitely read more by this author.
This was a very good read. It almost has too many twists and turns. Over all it was a good story. Would definitely read more by this author.
May 6, 2017
Excellent tale
It is always a pleasure to meet a strong woman paired with a strong man.
The only irritating thing in this entire book was the use of further when farther fit.
It is always a pleasure to meet a strong woman paired with a strong man.
The only irritating thing in this entire book was the use of further when farther fit.
May 22, 2017
Far fetched and unrealistic.
Dona
This story is so far fetched and unrealistic. The characters are superficial and undeveloped. One catastrophe after another is too unbelievable.
Dona
This story is so far fetched and unrealistic. The characters are superficial and undeveloped. One catastrophe after another is too unbelievable.
June 19, 2017
Great read.
The story got me at the first paragraph. It was sometimes hard to put it down. Thanks. I just bought 2 more of his books 📚
The story got me at the first paragraph. It was sometimes hard to put it down. Thanks. I just bought 2 more of his books 📚
July 21, 2017
Got this book for my husband and he loved it. Civil War era is his favorite type of book. Thanks for a great book.
August 19, 2017
Down The Long Trail
Very good book. It kept me reading until late at night and still thinking of what would happen next. I recommend it to anyone who wants a good western.
Very good book. It kept me reading until late at night and still thinking of what would happen next. I recommend it to anyone who wants a good western.
January 10, 2018
Down the long trail review
It was a good story , with a very good plot. The characters were true to life. And historically correct
It was a good story , with a very good plot. The characters were true to life. And historically correct
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