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What It All Comes Down To
From the bestselling author of the Gideon Johann Western Series, the Wild Horse Westerns Series, and the Hand Of Western Series comes the captivating new Western novel, What It All Comes Down To!
Jude Meisner makes his living with a gun. He’s a loner – his job is his life. The one creed Jude lives by is to only take work from those being persecuted by the corrupt men of the world. When Eli, an old friend from the war, needs help with a ruthless rancher, he hurries to his aid. As Jude attempts to protect Eli and the ranch, he’s forced to face his past, all while Eli’s family and a spitfire of a saloon girl disrupts his way of life. Will Jude and Eli survive and save the ranch, and if Jude lives, will he ride away, back into his old way of life, and leave behind all the good things that have come his way?
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
Jude Meisner makes his living with a gun. He’s a loner – his job is his life. The one creed Jude lives by is to only take work from those being persecuted by the corrupt men of the world. When Eli, an old friend from the war, needs help with a ruthless rancher, he hurries to his aid. As Jude attempts to protect Eli and the ranch, he’s forced to face his past, all while Eli’s family and a spitfire of a saloon girl disrupts his way of life. Will Jude and Eli survive and save the ranch, and if Jude lives, will he ride away, back into his old way of life, and leave behind all the good things that have come his way?
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
- GenresWesterns
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 10, 2018
875 people are currently reading
37 people want to read
About the author
Duane Boehm
48 books61 followersDuane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
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August 5, 2018
I have have been privileged to read a lot of Me. Boehm's exceptionally talented stories, but this one has to rank very high on the top five or so I have indulged in. Great family oriented reading, with plenty of exciting adventures and gunfighting to appease the reader's pleasure. Never a dull moment, as the author goes above and beyond to appease his readers appetite for perfection. Very impressive storytelling from beginning to end.
Definitely worthy of the five stars I have awarded this very outstanding masterpiece of old western entertainment, and the author goes above and beyond the norm to maintain the reader's complete attention throughout the entire story. I have always been impressed with Mr. Boehm's versatile writing abilities but he went a step above with this amazing masterpiece.
The selection of characters and storylines throughout the entire story were perfectly descriptive of the timely western adventures, expertly enhanced by the author's exceptionally heartwarming family-friendly episodes. There is plenty of timely gunfighting to appease those of you seeking extra gratification of "good his VS bad guys."
Most definitely recommend this wonderful depiction of our true old western folklore, as this is a very heartwarming and exceptionally entertaining story that will touch you heartstrings throughout the entire book. Really, this book is definitely worthy of reading, as the story meets all the criteria for even the most hard to please readers looking for excitement and complete satisfaction of you mind.
Definitely worthy of the five stars I have awarded this very outstanding masterpiece of old western entertainment, and the author goes above and beyond the norm to maintain the reader's complete attention throughout the entire story. I have always been impressed with Mr. Boehm's versatile writing abilities but he went a step above with this amazing masterpiece.
The selection of characters and storylines throughout the entire story were perfectly descriptive of the timely western adventures, expertly enhanced by the author's exceptionally heartwarming family-friendly episodes. There is plenty of timely gunfighting to appease those of you seeking extra gratification of "good his VS bad guys."
Most definitely recommend this wonderful depiction of our true old western folklore, as this is a very heartwarming and exceptionally entertaining story that will touch you heartstrings throughout the entire book. Really, this book is definitely worthy of reading, as the story meets all the criteria for even the most hard to please readers looking for excitement and complete satisfaction of you mind.
October 1, 2018
Better Read This
A good read. If you like westerns, you'll love this one. Or, maybe you just enjoy a relaxing, soft read. You'll still enjoy "What it All Comes Down To." As a staff/faculty graduate school person, I stayed buried in hard reads until, retired for twenty years, I look for fun, easy but interesting books. This is that kind of book. I recommend it!
A good read. If you like westerns, you'll love this one. Or, maybe you just enjoy a relaxing, soft read. You'll still enjoy "What it All Comes Down To." As a staff/faculty graduate school person, I stayed buried in hard reads until, retired for twenty years, I look for fun, easy but interesting books. This is that kind of book. I recommend it!
February 20, 2019
A DB. Western About A Young Gunman Who Comes to a Friends Help
DB. has. penned a western about a young gunman who travels around to stay in front of his reputation. His best friend calls for help because a large rancher is trying to run him and his family off. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
DB. has. penned a western about a young gunman who travels around to stay in front of his reputation. His best friend calls for help because a large rancher is trying to run him and his family off. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
September 26, 2019
My Review
Look no further for an Author who can truly deliver!!! Duane is by far an excellent story teller!! I have read almost all of his books on Amazon and am begging for more!!! You will never be disappointed by his works!! Please read what he has to offer, and judge for yourself!!!!
Look no further for an Author who can truly deliver!!! Duane is by far an excellent story teller!! I have read almost all of his books on Amazon and am begging for more!!! You will never be disappointed by his works!! Please read what he has to offer, and judge for yourself!!!!
September 27, 2019
This story could have actually happened.
We.All know there were not too many jobs for women back in the Old West. School marm, waitress, cook, servant to a wealthy family, laundry worker, prostitute, saloon girl. Bookkeeper if she were educated. Soiled doves. That's what they were called. This is a story about one of them who made it out.
We.All know there were not too many jobs for women back in the Old West. School marm, waitress, cook, servant to a wealthy family, laundry worker, prostitute, saloon girl. Bookkeeper if she were educated. Soiled doves. That's what they were called. This is a story about one of them who made it out.
August 26, 2021
Friendship
What friends can, will and should be willing to do for each knows no bounds... even when you've been out of contact for a while. Doing good for others, even strangers, can pay off as well. This is a good story about commitment and standing up for right versus selfish wrong.
What friends can, will and should be willing to do for each knows no bounds... even when you've been out of contact for a while. Doing good for others, even strangers, can pay off as well. This is a good story about commitment and standing up for right versus selfish wrong.
July 16, 2018
Duane Boehm has the craftsmanship to write a story describing personalities, their emotions, and ability to change as the story unfolds. A lot of surprises in the pages, that for some reason whet the need to keep turning them. Is a sequel out there?
August 2, 2018
A different twist on justice in the old West,
The two main characters fought together in the Civil War. They had a very close call and were almost killed when the people of the town stepped in to save the day.
The two main characters fought together in the Civil War. They had a very close call and were almost killed when the people of the town stepped in to save the day.
April 27, 2021
Excellent story!
Good story about redemption and doing the right thing. The characters were believable and the husband/wife interactions sounded real. A strong wife is a gift of God.
Good story about redemption and doing the right thing. The characters were believable and the husband/wife interactions sounded real. A strong wife is a gift of God.
May 11, 2021
Western
What it All Comes Down To by Duane Boehm. A good book of a gunfighter that aids those being abused. He travels to assist a friend and has some life changing events in his life also. I enjoyed reading this book.
What it All Comes Down To by Duane Boehm. A good book of a gunfighter that aids those being abused. He travels to assist a friend and has some life changing events in his life also. I enjoyed reading this book.
August 6, 2022
Gunman and a Saloon Girl find love.
Boehm's book is well written, and I like his character. His stories develop into family adventures of danger, intrigue, and love. I loved this book.
Boehm's book is well written, and I like his character. His stories develop into family adventures of danger, intrigue, and love. I loved this book.
September 13, 2023
I'd say six stars !
A hired gun with a conscience. A rancher who is in jeopardy of losing his ranch. A friendship unbreakable. The interaction of multiple personalities make this story a page turner. A very satisfying and warm story.
A hired gun with a conscience. A rancher who is in jeopardy of losing his ranch. A friendship unbreakable. The interaction of multiple personalities make this story a page turner. A very satisfying and warm story.
January 9, 2025
Another really great one
I love the story line and was left wondering when and how things were going to come to blows. I've read almost all that Duane Boehm has written and praying he writes some new ones soon.
I love the story line and was left wondering when and how things were going to come to blows. I've read almost all that Duane Boehm has written and praying he writes some new ones soon.
September 11, 2025
Fun reading for the western genre. Action love stories!
Great reading! Fully developed characters with backgrounds supporting the storyline. Good guys and bad guys and lovely maidens. What’s not to like?
Great reading! Fully developed characters with backgrounds supporting the storyline. Good guys and bad guys and lovely maidens. What’s not to like?
July 14, 2018
Good book
It was a very good book and I enjoyed reading it. Good story line with a few twists and turns.
It was a very good book and I enjoyed reading it. Good story line with a few twists and turns.
July 19, 2018
Comes down to...great
I truly enjoyed reading this book. I am hoping it too will become a series soon. The storyline is great and the characters believable.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. I am hoping it too will become a series soon. The storyline is great and the characters believable.
September 14, 2018
Good read
Western adventure with better plot than many wild west books. Author has many other books available for readers to enjoy. Thank you./
Western adventure with better plot than many wild west books. Author has many other books available for readers to enjoy. Thank you./
August 9, 2018
Great Read!
Really enjoyed all the characters. Wish for a sequel !!! Integrity Honor Faith Humor Love Sacrifice all abundant in this story .
Really enjoyed all the characters. Wish for a sequel !!! Integrity Honor Faith Humor Love Sacrifice all abundant in this story .
August 11, 2018
Unpredictable and well written. A sequel would be nice. Definitely a writer I'll try again.
August 12, 2018
So times a real change is forced upon us!
A good read about real life in the wild west. This tells about greed of one man and about the courage of another.
A good read about real life in the wild west. This tells about greed of one man and about the courage of another.
August 25, 2018
An interesting tale that is a fast read. With twists that make you wonder how it is all going to turn out. Sets the stage for a sequel.
September 16, 2018
Friendship
I really liked this book. It was fun to read. The more you do f or people the more you learn to care about them.
I really liked this book. It was fun to read. The more you do f or people the more you learn to care about them.
October 8, 2018
What It All Comes Down To
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of historical, adventure, romance novels.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of historical, adventure, romance novels.
October 9, 2018
Jude!
Enjoyed your writing and I will be reading more of your work. The story was a lesson to all who reads it that with out our constitution we could lose everything.
Enjoyed your writing and I will be reading more of your work. The story was a lesson to all who reads it that with out our constitution we could lose everything.
October 15, 2018
Deferment
A unique storyline the good bad and the Unrighteous , with a love , a child, New hop and friendship
A unique storyline the good bad and the Unrighteous , with a love , a child, New hop and friendship
January 7, 2019
Easy read
This was an easy to read western with a story line that was a bit predictable. It had a little too much romance and not enough 'tough guys' for me.
This was an easy to read western with a story line that was a bit predictable. It had a little too much romance and not enough 'tough guys' for me.
January 21, 2019
Great read
This book has it all: action, suspense, romance, and a vivid description of the Old West. I really enjoyed it!
This book has it all: action, suspense, romance, and a vivid description of the Old West. I really enjoyed it!
May 16, 2020
A great read
I love a story the has a good plot, well developed characters, and plenty of humour as well as action, I recommend this book and I plan on reading more of his work.
I love a story the has a good plot, well developed characters, and plenty of humour as well as action, I recommend this book and I plan on reading more of his work.
August 30, 2020
Excellent X 2 !
Very good. A clear example of the concept "that for evil men to succeed, good men do nothing" . True then, true now.
Very good. A clear example of the concept "that for evil men to succeed, good men do nothing" . True then, true now.
June 26, 2021
Another unbelievable story that this author has put together. I will close this review and order another book to enjoy.
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