Six Shot

The Gunsmith #4

by C.K. Crigger

This time, even without seeing a gun, gunsmith Boothenay Irons knows something terrible is going to happen. It all started innocently enough when her boyfriend, Caleb, wanted to go look at an Appaloosa horse by the name of Six Shot that he saw advertised in the newspaper. Boothenay begged him not to, but to no avail. Reluctantly Boothenay accompanies him to see the Nez Perce Indian owner and horse. She hopes that by staying in the car, and not getting anywhere near the horse or any guns, she can avoid any potential danger, or transcending time like she has in the past. But she is wrong . . .

Genres: Science Fiction

230 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

C.K.Crigger, a native of the Inland Northwest, lives in Spokane, Washington with her husband, dog, and reclusive cat. She is the author of eight published novels, some of which cross genres. Her short fiction story, Aldy Neals Ghost, was a 2007 Spur Award finalist, presented by Western Writers of America. BLACK CROSSING,a novel of the American West published by Amber Quill Press, is her newest work. It is the recipient of the 2008 Eppie Award in the Historical/Western category."

Reviews

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

1880 and a Modified LeMat

Boothenay Irons is as strong of a character, woman or man, as you'd need to drive a story. A modern day gunsmith, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, she inherits a "power" from her mother. These books tell stories of her travels through time when her power is awakened when she touches a gun with a history of blood.

This story takes her back to the 1880's when the Nez Perce were following Chief Joseph to end their war with the whites. It is a tale that might have been and it's well told.

It gets a strong "RECOMMENDED" from me.

[Clyde · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Crigger’s fourth book about Boothenay Irons, time tripping gunsmith. The book takes its name not from a gun but from an Appaloosa horse named Six Shot.
This time a LeMat pistol with a bloody past sends her back to the 1870’s. She and her fiance, Caleb, will be trapped there if they cannot find a way to stop an ancient curse. Boothenay and Caleb soon find themselves in deep trouble. She has to deal with a dangerous and sexually predatory sheriff. Caleb is captured by Nez Perce war leader Axe and faces death by torture. Boothenay with only her wits, Six Shot, and the trusty LeMat must attempt a rescue. Much violence ensues. Though this story is fairly short as novels go nowadays, it is quite enjoyable. (I do hope this isn’t Crigger’s final gunsmith book.)