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Ned Cody #1
Buckshot
John Tenkiller got his name in the usual way...from his father. What was unusual was how seriously he took it. This is a classic western filled with suspense, and an underlying romance. In the Louis L'Amour tradition. Buckshot by L. J. Martin
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1994
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February 2, 2021
Larry Martin – Ned Cody, Bk 1 – Buckshot – Reviewed 2/2/21 – Read 12/29-1/4/21.
It’s hard to live up to a hero, but Ned stands tall too, and he’s not taking any bull crap!
Ned Cody was hired as the City Marshall for Bakersfield when his boss got hurt badly in a wagon wreck. Even though he had only worked for the Marshall for a year. His deputy still carried a grudge that he had been passed over for the job. Today Ned sat in his chair reading the telegram in his hand. It was from the Sheriff of Laramie, Wyoming warning him that a killer was on his way to Bakersfield. The Sheriff stated he wanted John Tenkiller detained and that he would arrive soon. Just the fact that he told him that Tenkiller was known to have killed six men in his county, did not warm his heart any. Not counting that the sheriff had misspelled his name.
George Howard, the sheriff is another one who was bent out of shape when Ned got this job, nor the fact that he would not play by the same lowdown rules as George, all this made for some conflict between the two offices. George felt that it was ok to charge the town's businesses to keep them safe and let them operate their business in the city. It was not in any of the rule books that Ned had read, and he made it known that it was going to stop if he had anything to say about it. Knowing that the right thing to do was to let George know that the killer would soon be arriving, he got up to mosey down to the sheriff’s office and give him the good news. Ned was sure that he would not be happy that he had got the telegram first. All of this just made his day, for sure!
And the story begins…
What did I like? Ned Cody is the kind of man that I would want around for law enforcement in the town that I lived in. He may not have the years of experience that some others had, but he was a man of honor. Doing the right thing was more important to him, learning would come no matter what else he did. He is also sort of shy, not brassy, and overbearing like some men of the time. He showed respect to everyone, but especially women. I know that I would feel safe living in a town that he was protecting. Besides that, he sure was nice to look at, no matter what age you are. LOL
What will you like? This book has no shortage when it comes to action, bad guys, a little mystery, and throw in a little romance and you have a great read. Larry Martin knows how-to put-on paper just the right words to bring his characters to life. They grow tall, good, or bad and will keep your interest all the way through. The details that he includes make you feel like they are your neighbors, and your hometown, because you can see it in your mind’s eye. The way that he takes the emotional parts and shake them out till they curl around your shoulders like a coat… and you can feel down deep everything that is going on. Keep a box of tissues handy and be sure to breathe deep because this one is a ripper that will tear through you. An excellent read that will be sure to keep you up late into the night! Another great one to add to your Western Library.
• File Size: 3696 KB
• Print Length: 232 pages
• Publication Date: 10/16/2017
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• ASIN: B076HX2RKG
• Genre: Western Fiction Classics, Westerns, Classic Literature & Fiction
It’s hard to live up to a hero, but Ned stands tall too, and he’s not taking any bull crap!
Ned Cody was hired as the City Marshall for Bakersfield when his boss got hurt badly in a wagon wreck. Even though he had only worked for the Marshall for a year. His deputy still carried a grudge that he had been passed over for the job. Today Ned sat in his chair reading the telegram in his hand. It was from the Sheriff of Laramie, Wyoming warning him that a killer was on his way to Bakersfield. The Sheriff stated he wanted John Tenkiller detained and that he would arrive soon. Just the fact that he told him that Tenkiller was known to have killed six men in his county, did not warm his heart any. Not counting that the sheriff had misspelled his name.
George Howard, the sheriff is another one who was bent out of shape when Ned got this job, nor the fact that he would not play by the same lowdown rules as George, all this made for some conflict between the two offices. George felt that it was ok to charge the town's businesses to keep them safe and let them operate their business in the city. It was not in any of the rule books that Ned had read, and he made it known that it was going to stop if he had anything to say about it. Knowing that the right thing to do was to let George know that the killer would soon be arriving, he got up to mosey down to the sheriff’s office and give him the good news. Ned was sure that he would not be happy that he had got the telegram first. All of this just made his day, for sure!
And the story begins…
What did I like? Ned Cody is the kind of man that I would want around for law enforcement in the town that I lived in. He may not have the years of experience that some others had, but he was a man of honor. Doing the right thing was more important to him, learning would come no matter what else he did. He is also sort of shy, not brassy, and overbearing like some men of the time. He showed respect to everyone, but especially women. I know that I would feel safe living in a town that he was protecting. Besides that, he sure was nice to look at, no matter what age you are. LOL
What will you like? This book has no shortage when it comes to action, bad guys, a little mystery, and throw in a little romance and you have a great read. Larry Martin knows how-to put-on paper just the right words to bring his characters to life. They grow tall, good, or bad and will keep your interest all the way through. The details that he includes make you feel like they are your neighbors, and your hometown, because you can see it in your mind’s eye. The way that he takes the emotional parts and shake them out till they curl around your shoulders like a coat… and you can feel down deep everything that is going on. Keep a box of tissues handy and be sure to breathe deep because this one is a ripper that will tear through you. An excellent read that will be sure to keep you up late into the night! Another great one to add to your Western Library.
• File Size: 3696 KB
• Print Length: 232 pages
• Publication Date: 10/16/2017
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• ASIN: B076HX2RKG
• Genre: Western Fiction Classics, Westerns, Classic Literature & Fiction
November 6, 2018
An LJM Western About A Town Marshal/Bakersfield/Murdering Indian
LJM has penned a western novel about a young man who has held many different jobs, but finally found peace when hired as a town marshal. He is not experienced, burglars fast and makes sure he is good to the city's black, brown, oriental, white and yellow men. Especially those who work hard. These men are not deputies but are valuable contacts in the community. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
LJM has penned a western novel about a young man who has held many different jobs, but finally found peace when hired as a town marshal. He is not experienced, burglars fast and makes sure he is good to the city's black, brown, oriental, white and yellow men. Especially those who work hard. These men are not deputies but are valuable contacts in the community. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
December 7, 2021
Another interesting short series
As I've come to expect from L.J. Martin another great read. The characters are solid and interesting and the storyline is pure gold. I look forward to each new story.
I'm a fan.
As I've come to expect from L.J. Martin another great read. The characters are solid and interesting and the storyline is pure gold. I look forward to each new story.
I'm a fan.
January 20, 2020
Fast moving. Keep your interest peaked.
February 1, 2022
My boyfriend and I read this one together on a road trip. The story is based in Bakersfield. Riddled with great characters, each a version of what it means to be Californian. A sheriff and marshal butt heads over territory—both on the hunt for Johnny Tenkiller. Heart pounding and full of gritty details. This first book in the Ned Cody series hints at some great characters to come. This was a fun one to read out loud.
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