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U.S. Marshal Shorty Thompson #31
Milo Tillie
Milo Tillie was a hard working young man, who always loved the outdoors. At an early age he became very adapt with both pistols and rifles. He was born and raised on the west bank of the Missouri River, just a few miles north of Kansas City, Kansas.
By the young age of twelve years he was working on his father’s river boats, taking supplies to Fort Leavenworth and well beyond. His father was a stern man who believed in a man working hard and standing on his own two feet. He also knew Milo had a dream of one day going west, and knew this dream was not just a passing whim.
At the age of seventeen, Milo was seeing pretty Miss Molly Dunkirk, the banker’s daughter. It was love at first sight for both; Molly knew she would one day marry this hard working young man.
One year later, Mister and Mrs. Dunkirk boarded the Missouri Queen riverboat, on their way to Leavenworth. Mister Dunkirk was looking for a location to open another bank. Their three children, nine year old James, six year old Susie, and seventeen year old Molly, were in school and did not make this trip.
Mister Tillie was at the stern and in the mid-stream channel, when the boat hit a large submerged, unseen object. Within minutes the boat was sinking, taking most aboard with it. Only eight men, five women and eleven children were saved. The men, being strong swimmers, took a child or woman ashore, then swim back looking for anyone else they could help. Milo stayed in the water the longest. His father and the Dunkirks were among the many missing. When help finally arrived, it was too late.
Years later, Milo followed his dream and went west where he started ranching. There his wife’s greedy uncle, Dan Evans, and a gang of hired guns rustled Circle Bar M cattle. The local sheriff sent for U. S. Marshal, Shorty Thompson. Milo and his cowboys would need Shorty’s help with these tough, hardened gunfighters, or he could lose everything he worked for and was building.
Dan Evans was livid he had missed out on stealing the Dunkirk Estate. With help from his crooked cousin, Calvin Warflield, he swore to ruin Milo and his whole family, and get the estate after all.
By the young age of twelve years he was working on his father’s river boats, taking supplies to Fort Leavenworth and well beyond. His father was a stern man who believed in a man working hard and standing on his own two feet. He also knew Milo had a dream of one day going west, and knew this dream was not just a passing whim.
At the age of seventeen, Milo was seeing pretty Miss Molly Dunkirk, the banker’s daughter. It was love at first sight for both; Molly knew she would one day marry this hard working young man.
One year later, Mister and Mrs. Dunkirk boarded the Missouri Queen riverboat, on their way to Leavenworth. Mister Dunkirk was looking for a location to open another bank. Their three children, nine year old James, six year old Susie, and seventeen year old Molly, were in school and did not make this trip.
Mister Tillie was at the stern and in the mid-stream channel, when the boat hit a large submerged, unseen object. Within minutes the boat was sinking, taking most aboard with it. Only eight men, five women and eleven children were saved. The men, being strong swimmers, took a child or woman ashore, then swim back looking for anyone else they could help. Milo stayed in the water the longest. His father and the Dunkirks were among the many missing. When help finally arrived, it was too late.
Years later, Milo followed his dream and went west where he started ranching. There his wife’s greedy uncle, Dan Evans, and a gang of hired guns rustled Circle Bar M cattle. The local sheriff sent for U. S. Marshal, Shorty Thompson. Milo and his cowboys would need Shorty’s help with these tough, hardened gunfighters, or he could lose everything he worked for and was building.
Dan Evans was livid he had missed out on stealing the Dunkirk Estate. With help from his crooked cousin, Calvin Warflield, he swore to ruin Milo and his whole family, and get the estate after all.
115 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2013
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January 6, 2018
U. S. Marshall Shorty Thompson
I always enjoy these books on Shorty. There is plenty of action in them , and he always gets his man at the end. But he takes you on a wild ride with him. Thank you Paul L. Thompson for a great read.
I always enjoy these books on Shorty. There is plenty of action in them , and he always gets his man at the end. But he takes you on a wild ride with him. Thank you Paul L. Thompson for a great read.
November 28, 2017
Not just another Marshal Shorty Thompson novel, but certainly a very special story this time. As always, I am continuously impressed with all of the Shorty Thompson books, and I thought I had read them all, but fortunately this one showed up.
More deserving than the five stars I awarded the book, but that's the way the ball bounces. I, as always, was very impressed with the storyline and the characters in this book, but the entire story was somewhat different than most of the previous books I have enjoyed. I certainly recommend this book to all readers of great western romances, as I am sure you will enjoy it as well as I have.
This is a more family oriented story than most of the previous books, but still exciting from beginning to end. Do not fail to read the book, or the loss will certainly be yours.
More deserving than the five stars I awarded the book, but that's the way the ball bounces. I, as always, was very impressed with the storyline and the characters in this book, but the entire story was somewhat different than most of the previous books I have enjoyed. I certainly recommend this book to all readers of great western romances, as I am sure you will enjoy it as well as I have.
This is a more family oriented story than most of the previous books, but still exciting from beginning to end. Do not fail to read the book, or the loss will certainly be yours.
October 23, 2019
A PLT. Western Action Adventure (USMST) (MT) (TOTOWB - 31)
PLT. has penned a western action adventure titled "Milo Tillie), which begins with a ppaddle boat accident where Milo's parents and the parents of Milos intended are killed. The two marry to kerp her Uncle from takin her and her siblings fortune. When the two marry they are extremely weslthy for such young people. Her Uncle and his friend will go to any means to get their fortunes. Even murder.
Thi is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
PLT. has penned a western action adventure titled "Milo Tillie), which begins with a ppaddle boat accident where Milo's parents and the parents of Milos intended are killed. The two marry to kerp her Uncle from takin her and her siblings fortune. When the two marry they are extremely weslthy for such young people. Her Uncle and his friend will go to any means to get their fortunes. Even murder.
Thi is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
January 17, 2022
P.L. Thompson can put you into the action
U.S.Marshal Shorty Thompson will find the bad people and see that they get what they punishment that they needed.
Milo only wanted two things a girl, Molly and to go west to build a house and raise cattle.
He and Molly with their sisters and brothers do make it. only after help from Shorty Thompson, the law, and his helpers to get his uncle out of way with all of his uncle's bad people.
U.S.Marshal Shorty Thompson will find the bad people and see that they get what they punishment that they needed.
Milo only wanted two things a girl, Molly and to go west to build a house and raise cattle.
He and Molly with their sisters and brothers do make it. only after help from Shorty Thompson, the law, and his helpers to get his uncle out of way with all of his uncle's bad people.
November 27, 2017
Another good one.
I have read all the U.S.Marshal Shorty Thompson story's and have enjoyed every one. The misspelling is getting worse so ever who it was editing better tighten up or I'll knock a fireball outta them!
I have read all the U.S.Marshal Shorty Thompson story's and have enjoyed every one. The misspelling is getting worse so ever who it was editing better tighten up or I'll knock a fireball outta them!
February 3, 2018
Another good book , I have it a 5star rating because of they say it kept you reading to see what happened next.
I would recommend this book and others by this author , I am very picky about my western books and this is Third in my list as my favorite books to read .
I would recommend this book and others by this author , I am very picky about my western books and this is Third in my list as my favorite books to read .
February 3, 2018
Very Good.
First time reading from this author, I found it to be very good story, characters were good also. Will be reading more on Marshall Thompson. The storyline was good never a dull moment. I recommend this book.
First time reading from this author, I found it to be very good story, characters were good also. Will be reading more on Marshall Thompson. The storyline was good never a dull moment. I recommend this book.
July 2, 2018
ANOTHER GOOD SHORTY TALE
Each book about Shorty Thompson is like an invitation to read another. Please, keep writing them. They let me travel back to another adventurous time and place that I enjoy.
Each book about Shorty Thompson is like an invitation to read another. Please, keep writing them. They let me travel back to another adventurous time and place that I enjoy.
December 28, 2017
Relatives
Sounds like when your life is full of sadness you better not expect help from your relatives. They may only want your money.
Sounds like when your life is full of sadness you better not expect help from your relatives. They may only want your money.
March 9, 2019
A good western
The book delivers exactly what you hope for and expect in a Lamoureux western . The characters are strong and great examples of Lamoureux characters
The book delivers exactly what you hope for and expect in a Lamoureux western . The characters are strong and great examples of Lamoureux characters
November 26, 2019
This book has a very unique plot for a cowboy book. I loved it. The bad guy kept trying, but steppin in crap at most turns. Paul did good on this one also. Way to go!
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