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C-Bar
"What makes Baugher one of the best is his ability to bring the Western to life... right in front of you!" ~ Robert Hanlon - Bestselling author of "Clint Cain: The Texan Avenger"
From Mark Baugher, the bestselling author of “Cimarron Frost, Bounty Hunter,” comes his best Western, “C-Bar: A Western Saga.” Action, adventure and gun-smarts come in many forms. For Baugher, it comes in the form of his ability to write Westerns—a Western he knows how to write better than almost anyone else.
Filled to the brim with action, adventure, plot twists and gunsight justice—Dockie is not a man to be crossed. This is a book filled with the dead, the dying and those who don’t get in his way—because those who do cross Dockie end up dead. Real dead.
This exciting Western tale is told by Chris, the nephew of a tough old pioneer named Dockie Barnett, owner of the C-Bar Ranch. Chris was a city slicker attorney when he first came to visit his Uncle Dockie and Aunt Marsha, but he became one of the C-Bar Ranch family and a real cowboy. This is his adventure... an adventure you won't want to miss!
If you like your Westerns written in the style of Robert Hanlon, Bruce G. Bennett and Paul L. Thompson, you will love “C-Bar: A Western Saga!” Download your copy today, and start a read filled with action, adventure and drama—and the hopes and dreams of the American West.
"C-Bar" is now available as a major motion picture!
From Mark Baugher, the bestselling author of “Cimarron Frost, Bounty Hunter,” comes his best Western, “C-Bar: A Western Saga.” Action, adventure and gun-smarts come in many forms. For Baugher, it comes in the form of his ability to write Westerns—a Western he knows how to write better than almost anyone else.
Filled to the brim with action, adventure, plot twists and gunsight justice—Dockie is not a man to be crossed. This is a book filled with the dead, the dying and those who don’t get in his way—because those who do cross Dockie end up dead. Real dead.
This exciting Western tale is told by Chris, the nephew of a tough old pioneer named Dockie Barnett, owner of the C-Bar Ranch. Chris was a city slicker attorney when he first came to visit his Uncle Dockie and Aunt Marsha, but he became one of the C-Bar Ranch family and a real cowboy. This is his adventure... an adventure you won't want to miss!
If you like your Westerns written in the style of Robert Hanlon, Bruce G. Bennett and Paul L. Thompson, you will love “C-Bar: A Western Saga!” Download your copy today, and start a read filled with action, adventure and drama—and the hopes and dreams of the American West.
"C-Bar" is now available as a major motion picture!
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2017
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April 20, 2013
THE C-BAR STORY is not an old book(March, 2012), but one that deserves a bit more attention. The author used a unique way to promote his novel by attaching a trailer to the beginning of a spaghetti western(check the video below for it, if not the whole movie; it’s kind of funny). It’s where I first learned of the book, so it works.
It’s the story of Dockie Barnett and his horse, Aw Shit, an imposing man who, though not especially big, commands attention wherever he goes. He’s unfailingly polite to women, children, and animals and expects the same from everyone else. He never backs up from trouble, a character trait that has caused broken bones, bruises, and hurt feelings. He enters a room and it gets quiet. When two young men were fighting in the street, in front of women, Dockie strides up and says one word. “Stop!” He then takes them into the saloon for a drink and a lecture. The only type of person he has no patience for is politicians and the only people who takes nothing from him are his wife, Marsha Jean, and his oldest daughter, Brandy Lynn. He’s been seen put to the boots by both. And he may be afraid of his youngest daughter, twenty year old Jessie Lynn, blonde, beautiful, and the best hand on the ranch. She can rope, ride, and shoot with the best of them. She can also cuss like a sailor. And then there’s the middle child, Dockie’s son, a cheerful, well liked young man by everyone who likes to drink and get into a bit of trouble. His mother always gets him from jail, a fate worse for the boy than staying in jail.
The narrator of our story, Chris Babb, is the nephew of Marsha Jean and gets most of his information about Dockie from her. Like most westerners, he doesn’t like to talk about his past and considers it rude for anyone to ask.
This is the story of Dockie Barnett, a young man raised by a Mexican family after found in an Apache village, with only the name Blanco Nino, how he gets his name, and how he gets to be the man he is.
But it's also Chris Babb's story, his transformation from an overweight Chicago lawyer to a full fledged cowboy.
The author's day job is as a member of the Arizona Trail Guide Service.
http://youtu.be/PXiZKbtdJ5k
It’s the story of Dockie Barnett and his horse, Aw Shit, an imposing man who, though not especially big, commands attention wherever he goes. He’s unfailingly polite to women, children, and animals and expects the same from everyone else. He never backs up from trouble, a character trait that has caused broken bones, bruises, and hurt feelings. He enters a room and it gets quiet. When two young men were fighting in the street, in front of women, Dockie strides up and says one word. “Stop!” He then takes them into the saloon for a drink and a lecture. The only type of person he has no patience for is politicians and the only people who takes nothing from him are his wife, Marsha Jean, and his oldest daughter, Brandy Lynn. He’s been seen put to the boots by both. And he may be afraid of his youngest daughter, twenty year old Jessie Lynn, blonde, beautiful, and the best hand on the ranch. She can rope, ride, and shoot with the best of them. She can also cuss like a sailor. And then there’s the middle child, Dockie’s son, a cheerful, well liked young man by everyone who likes to drink and get into a bit of trouble. His mother always gets him from jail, a fate worse for the boy than staying in jail.
The narrator of our story, Chris Babb, is the nephew of Marsha Jean and gets most of his information about Dockie from her. Like most westerners, he doesn’t like to talk about his past and considers it rude for anyone to ask.
This is the story of Dockie Barnett, a young man raised by a Mexican family after found in an Apache village, with only the name Blanco Nino, how he gets his name, and how he gets to be the man he is.
But it's also Chris Babb's story, his transformation from an overweight Chicago lawyer to a full fledged cowboy.
The author's day job is as a member of the Arizona Trail Guide Service.
http://youtu.be/PXiZKbtdJ5k
October 25, 2018
Good read
For a first novel I found a very nice flow to the story. I am still curious about JL and looking forward to the next book. Also unless I missed it, what happen with Sara? The last thing I remember was Martha Jean tellig him to marry her.
For a first novel I found a very nice flow to the story. I am still curious about JL and looking forward to the next book. Also unless I missed it, what happen with Sara? The last thing I remember was Martha Jean tellig him to marry her.
January 9, 2018
This is an unbelievable book, as the characters of interest are described beyond belief. Mr. Baugher did an excellent job of mesmerizing his readers from beginning to end. His ability to make me feel as if I was among the characters and their daily activities is beyond belief.
Five stars or more, as I was completely involved in the action from page one until the final paragraph. I cannot put into words how the author could so romantically express himself, yet make the storylines so dramatic that my mind floated along without any interference whatsoever.
Very few first novels are this overpowering, but I cannot really define my true comfort in following the excitement I felt through the entire book. I certainly hope there will be a sequel in the not too distant future.
Recommend this book? You bet your life. I have no doubt that if you read these many different escapades of the characters that you will be as impressed as I am. Those of you not reading the book are the losers.
Five stars or more, as I was completely involved in the action from page one until the final paragraph. I cannot put into words how the author could so romantically express himself, yet make the storylines so dramatic that my mind floated along without any interference whatsoever.
Very few first novels are this overpowering, but I cannot really define my true comfort in following the excitement I felt through the entire book. I certainly hope there will be a sequel in the not too distant future.
Recommend this book? You bet your life. I have no doubt that if you read these many different escapades of the characters that you will be as impressed as I am. Those of you not reading the book are the losers.
February 26, 2021
“A good relationship takes time to happen. An attraction can happen quickly, but that deep bond takes time. Sharing good and hard times is important. I believe the hard times are the most powerful. Everyone in the relationship must want it to happen. It’s only then that we can overlook each other’s shortcomings. Someone’s behavior may be annoying, but we love them anyway. It’s not easy to build this type of bond, but I believe it’s worth the time and effort.”
This was my first ever cowboy novel and I read it at my husband’s recommendation. He loves Louis l’Amour and Zane Grey and has read and reread them since he was a little boy. They have never been my thing. But at his request I had to try this one. It is the first book in a series about the CBar Ranch. Chicago Chris tells the story of Dockie and Marsha Jean and their friends and family. It is written like a collection of short stories and the vocabulary and structure is simple, but the stories are about right and wrong, honor, integrity and family. If you need something a little different, give it a try!
This was my first ever cowboy novel and I read it at my husband’s recommendation. He loves Louis l’Amour and Zane Grey and has read and reread them since he was a little boy. They have never been my thing. But at his request I had to try this one. It is the first book in a series about the CBar Ranch. Chicago Chris tells the story of Dockie and Marsha Jean and their friends and family. It is written like a collection of short stories and the vocabulary and structure is simple, but the stories are about right and wrong, honor, integrity and family. If you need something a little different, give it a try!
May 31, 2019
An MB/RH. Western Adventure (TCBR.- 1) The Beginning
MB/RH has. penned a western novel, the first in the C-Bad series, which takes place in Arizona along the mountains that stretch from Flagstaff to Phoenix with an honorable mention for the small towns which have become small cities. The places are real even though you have to decide if the character are or not. I have traveled throughout the state of Arizona on the back roads and some that were dirt. This novel brings back many memories of those times of many years ago. This western is one of the best I have ever read. The story line, the characters seem real, but what makes them real is the humor. I have not heard some of the sayings for years and I have to admit I laughed the entire time through the first novel. This is an excellent read for the genre. If you have ever read western and not read this one then you have really missed a good people book.....DEHS
MB/RH has. penned a western novel, the first in the C-Bad series, which takes place in Arizona along the mountains that stretch from Flagstaff to Phoenix with an honorable mention for the small towns which have become small cities. The places are real even though you have to decide if the character are or not. I have traveled throughout the state of Arizona on the back roads and some that were dirt. This novel brings back many memories of those times of many years ago. This western is one of the best I have ever read. The story line, the characters seem real, but what makes them real is the humor. I have not heard some of the sayings for years and I have to admit I laughed the entire time through the first novel. This is an excellent read for the genre. If you have ever read western and not read this one then you have really missed a good people book.....DEHS
October 30, 2018
Unusual western
This book is a western like no other .Warm and funny atmosphere with real western shootouts. Indian problems and genuine personal struggles. I will wait a year and read it again.
This book is a western like no other .Warm and funny atmosphere with real western shootouts. Indian problems and genuine personal struggles. I will wait a year and read it again.
March 20, 2021
A Western Adventure
C-Bar: The Guns of the C- Bar Ranch: The Law of the West by Mark Baugher, David Watts. It's a different kind of western with the usual western drama written with humor.
C-Bar: The Guns of the C- Bar Ranch: The Law of the West by Mark Baugher, David Watts. It's a different kind of western with the usual western drama written with humor.
November 17, 2017
Good story
Too much swearing and taking the Lords name in vain. Would have been a good story with out the bad language.
Too much swearing and taking the Lords name in vain. Would have been a good story with out the bad language.
February 13, 2018
Great story telling
I read a lot and this one of the better books that I have read. The many stories about the people in it was a pleasure to read.
I read a lot and this one of the better books that I have read. The many stories about the people in it was a pleasure to read.
July 15, 2018
So good
Very cool it was done in a way that makes you feel like you are one include d and are part of the family
Very cool it was done in a way that makes you feel like you are one include d and are part of the family
October 11, 2018
Good book'.
Very well written and was researched for authenticity. Kept my attention and enjoyed it. Looking to more book's from the author 's.
Very well written and was researched for authenticity. Kept my attention and enjoyed it. Looking to more book's from the author 's.
April 2, 2020
Great read
Love the story! Did not like the uncalled for foul.language allowed to be used by the youngsters. No reason for it!
Love the story! Did not like the uncalled for foul.language allowed to be used by the youngsters. No reason for it!
April 22, 2020
C-Bar
C-Bar is very well written with characters you come to love and respect! I really liked the way the story was woven together. Hope to find more books by this author!
C-Bar is very well written with characters you come to love and respect! I really liked the way the story was woven together. Hope to find more books by this author!
January 9, 2018
I was completely unaware this novel existed, even as I provided the information on the success of the first book. I did not believe Mr. Baugher could improve on the original C-Bar book, but it appears he may have. Based on the association with real life characters throughout this book only enhanced the storylines and characters of each and every exciting episode.
Five stars plus for the very interesting and impressive follow up of the C-Bar crew. I certainly found the book to be very entertaining as well as very impressive. There was always the unexpected happening and the stories of a wonderful family relationship.
The variations of episodes increases the suspense of the entire book, as well as the author's ability to expound on the different areas of the country that continually enhanced the reader's ability to enjoy each storyline more explicitly.
I most definitely recommend this book to all those readers who may enjoy a book of mixed relationships and exciting stories of what I believe to be "outbreak old west!" Failure to read these two novels will definitely be your loss.
I would, most definitely, love to see the movie of the first story, but thus far I have no knowledge of the C-Bar existence in my area. Will definitely be paying more attention to the local theaters in an effort to locate the story; either on TV or the various theaters. Good reading!
Five stars plus for the very interesting and impressive follow up of the C-Bar crew. I certainly found the book to be very entertaining as well as very impressive. There was always the unexpected happening and the stories of a wonderful family relationship.
The variations of episodes increases the suspense of the entire book, as well as the author's ability to expound on the different areas of the country that continually enhanced the reader's ability to enjoy each storyline more explicitly.
I most definitely recommend this book to all those readers who may enjoy a book of mixed relationships and exciting stories of what I believe to be "outbreak old west!" Failure to read these two novels will definitely be your loss.
I would, most definitely, love to see the movie of the first story, but thus far I have no knowledge of the C-Bar existence in my area. Will definitely be paying more attention to the local theaters in an effort to locate the story; either on TV or the various theaters. Good reading!
April 17, 2017
Solid action western.
Just a good book without lots of words about the landscaping around every rock. I enjoyed the adventure and the twists and turns.
Just a good book without lots of words about the landscaping around every rock. I enjoyed the adventure and the twists and turns.
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