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Sundog #2
Sundog Daze: Captain Ridge Creek
"Hang-em high boys. Make sure there is a six-foot drop so the outlaw dies clean from a snap of the neck," said old Judge Roy Bean, the old man they called the Hanging Judge. Captain Ridge Creek of the Texas Rangers stood by as the hangman focused on the task at hand. The outlaw that Ridge brought to justice on the trail to Laredo for his appointment at dawn with the noose and his creator. As eighteen sixty approached the lawlessness on the Texan border with Mexico was still rampant. Violent raids from banditos, outlaws, Comanche and Mexican gun hands hired by south of the border ranchers. It was an onerous task and the responsibility of the small band of Texas Rangers. Especially the Ranger the Comanche called 'With Dead Eyes'. The man who instilled fear in the outlaws and Plains Indians alike. This western is of Ridge Creek’s younger years.
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Published October 14, 2017
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About the author
Ash Lingam
197 books22 followersAsh Lingam was born and raised in Southern Ohio, not far from the mighty Ohio River. He had somewhat of an isolated upbringing on a family farm with his sisters. His best friends were his horse, Sugar, and his grandfather.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.
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November 23, 2018
Westerns are not usually my genre, but when I come across writing as good as Ash Lingam’s, I’m hooked. His love of the historic West shines through on every page. Setting this novel during the outbreak of the Civil War between North and South America added another dimension to an already fascinating storyline.
The Texas Ranger the Comanches call “With Dead Eyes” is standing trial for the murder of four Army officers in the same saloon which serves as the Courtroom. Presided over by the eccentric and unqualified Judge Bean, the saloon keeper who earned himself the title of The Hanging Judge. Although in fact, he only ever sentenced two men to hang, one of whom escaped.
The rivalry between the Army and the Texas Rangers is well documented, and the amount of research is evident. Who knew cowboys went into battle on the backs of camels? Not I. The author tells it like it was, and because of this the characters jump off the pages, carrying the reader back in time to a world far removed from the romanticized Hollywood spiel of cowboys and Indians.
In craftsman’s hands, a good story is hard to put down and Sundog Daze is no exception. I read well into the night until I had finished the book. Which left me with a desire to read more of this series and discover the reality behind the fictionalized version of a violent time in America’s history. Splendid piece of work.
The Texas Ranger the Comanches call “With Dead Eyes” is standing trial for the murder of four Army officers in the same saloon which serves as the Courtroom. Presided over by the eccentric and unqualified Judge Bean, the saloon keeper who earned himself the title of The Hanging Judge. Although in fact, he only ever sentenced two men to hang, one of whom escaped.
The rivalry between the Army and the Texas Rangers is well documented, and the amount of research is evident. Who knew cowboys went into battle on the backs of camels? Not I. The author tells it like it was, and because of this the characters jump off the pages, carrying the reader back in time to a world far removed from the romanticized Hollywood spiel of cowboys and Indians.
In craftsman’s hands, a good story is hard to put down and Sundog Daze is no exception. I read well into the night until I had finished the book. Which left me with a desire to read more of this series and discover the reality behind the fictionalized version of a violent time in America’s history. Splendid piece of work.
December 9, 2017
Another interesting western from Ash Lingam. The second book to the sundog series is a thrilling one, following Ridge Creek on his adventures in the wild west of Texas. In this book, the civil war breaks out, bringing some thrilling action to the story. I definitely recommend this series for anyone who loves westerns.
January 20, 2018
Good story, horrid grammar
While I believe this author has a very good tale telling talent I have to give a lower rating than that talent would normally require.
The poor grammar, badly formed sentences, the continual use of gerunds instead of the correct verb form, and, my biggest irritation, the use of parameter when he means perimeter, kept me from focusing on the story.
While I believe this author has a very good tale telling talent I have to give a lower rating than that talent would normally require.
The poor grammar, badly formed sentences, the continual use of gerunds instead of the correct verb form, and, my biggest irritation, the use of parameter when he means perimeter, kept me from focusing on the story.
December 21, 2017
Yet another great read about the wild west and the Texas Ranger life. From detailed descriptions of place and characters, to facts of how the legal system worked during that time, this was a great read. Looking forward to another one.
December 20, 2017
Good read no issue. It was kind of morbid and the actual story led me to believe I was in the wild west. The author does a great job once again on describing location. One of his many strong point and characterization. Well done and hope to read more
March 22, 2019
Granger patrol fighting
Very interesting lover d'swading about how far v th he rangersmcould ride in one day, fascinated about the camp patrol. Amazed at how fast a camel. Could could ground.
Very interesting lover d'swading about how far v th he rangersmcould ride in one day, fascinated about the camp patrol. Amazed at how fast a camel. Could could ground.
April 7, 2021
A Western Adventure( Sundog Series )
Sundog Daze book two of the series by Ash Lingam and Dave Walton. It's one of those books that keeps turning the pages because something is always happening. I'm enjoying young Creeks story.
Sundog Daze book two of the series by Ash Lingam and Dave Walton. It's one of those books that keeps turning the pages because something is always happening. I'm enjoying young Creeks story.
April 5, 2022
Cursing
I will not read an author that uses curse words taking the Lord's name in vain.
There is no reason for it unless you have such a limited vocabulary or maybe it makes you feel like a big shot.
I won't read anything else by this author
I will not read an author that uses curse words taking the Lord's name in vain.
There is no reason for it unless you have such a limited vocabulary or maybe it makes you feel like a big shot.
I won't read anything else by this author
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