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Rocky Mountain Saint #4
Mountain Massacre
When a grief-stricken young mountain man goes to Fort William to re-supply, he runs smack into a bully and a drunkard. That meeting leads Tate Saint to take on the responsibility of guiding a bunch of dirt-farmers across the beginnings of the Oregon Trail and to the distant Wind River mountains and South Pass. But the bully and drunkard was loathe to surrender his job as wagon scout and his planned massacre of the farmers to plunder their wagons and sell the women to the Indians. What follows is a chase by the man mountain and his cronies and his recruited band of renegade Indians. That race would cross the wide wild country of the uncharted territory that would later become Wyoming. But a savvy young mountain man would not be deterred and was bound to match wits and courage with these conspirators as he led the wagon train of farmer families. With everything and almost everyone against them, the people were determined to make it to the western lands of promise and build a new home. Their courage and fortitude, nurtured by Tate, would prove to serve them well as they fought off the forces of nature and the evil hordes and learned the ways of the wilderness as taught by a young mountain man that became their best friend and deliverer.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 16, 2018
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B.N. Rundell
88 books84 followersBorn and raised in Colorado into a family of ranchers and cowboys, B.N. Rundell is the youngest of seven sons. Juggling bull riding, skiing, and high school, graduation was a launching pad for a hitch in the Army Paratroopers. After the army, he finished his college education in Springfield, MO, and together with his wife and growing family, entered the ministry as a Baptist preacher.
Together, B.N. and Dawn raised four girls that are now married and have made them proud grandparents. With many years as a successful pastor and educator, he retired from the ministry and followed in the footsteps of his entrepreneurial father and started a successful insurance agency, which is now in the hands of his trusted nephew. He has also been a successful audiobook narrator and has recorded many books for several award-winning authors. Now finally realizing his life-long dream, B.N. has turned his efforts to writing a variety of books, from children’s picture books and young adult adventure books, to the historical fiction and western genres which are his first love.
Together, B.N. and Dawn raised four girls that are now married and have made them proud grandparents. With many years as a successful pastor and educator, he retired from the ministry and followed in the footsteps of his entrepreneurial father and started a successful insurance agency, which is now in the hands of his trusted nephew. He has also been a successful audiobook narrator and has recorded many books for several award-winning authors. Now finally realizing his life-long dream, B.N. has turned his efforts to writing a variety of books, from children’s picture books and young adult adventure books, to the historical fiction and western genres which are his first love.
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July 31, 2018
As always, Mr. Rundell does a magnificent job with his extraordinary writing abilities, especially when he is busy following Nate along his treacherous routes of the old west. This story is one of his best adventures, thus far, and I was anxiously awaiting the the exciting episode to see what might unfurl. I was completely mesmerized throughout the entire book, as one great adventure led to an even more impressive byline. Great job by a master author!
What can I say, but five stars kinda find the excitement of this wonderful group of struggling newcomers to the great western extravaganzas of our true old west. This group of characters far outshines the many groups previously penned by this master author, who prides himself with family-friendly episodes of old American folklore. Cannot say enough about this wonderful, heartwarming masterpiece.
These storylines reaches out and grabs the reader immediately and there are so many wonderful variances to follow that I could not put the book aside until I competed the entire book. I am, most definitely, looking forward to the release of book five in August, 2018.
I definitely recommend this book to all of you seeking not just a great western adventure, but who loves a family-friendly story with plenty of exciting adventures throughout the entire story. I am sure you will get much more than you are actually looking for in this great western masterpiece. To not read this story will certainly be your greatest loss in the western literary 🌎.😂
What can I say, but five stars kinda find the excitement of this wonderful group of struggling newcomers to the great western extravaganzas of our true old west. This group of characters far outshines the many groups previously penned by this master author, who prides himself with family-friendly episodes of old American folklore. Cannot say enough about this wonderful, heartwarming masterpiece.
These storylines reaches out and grabs the reader immediately and there are so many wonderful variances to follow that I could not put the book aside until I competed the entire book. I am, most definitely, looking forward to the release of book five in August, 2018.
I definitely recommend this book to all of you seeking not just a great western adventure, but who loves a family-friendly story with plenty of exciting adventures throughout the entire story. I am sure you will get much more than you are actually looking for in this great western masterpiece. To not read this story will certainly be your greatest loss in the western literary 🌎.😂
July 31, 2018
TATE SAINT
Tate Saint, Mountain Man who is mourning the death of his wife White Fawn, who lost her footing on a lake and fell into the lake breaking through the ice,,,this happened during the height of winter, it was snowing by the time she got herself out of the lake/stream made her way home, per the description she was half frozen, covered from head to foot with snow and ice.
She died about a week later from what described as the "green fever" I think she died from pneumonia and the exposure very sad sad.
This is a strong action packed adventure. Strong plot and the characters personalities are strong. As you read further on these trail breakers have a
determined strike to reach Oregon or maybe settle some other area along their trek that they might like better. Tate's friends Lobo, the one hundred twenty five pound wolf and his grulla Shady mountain bred horse accompanying him to a trading post near the Missouri River where he meets a wagon train heading for Oregon and the ask for his help, because the wagon scout, Bear and his gang, the people of the wagon train are afraid that these men intend to rob them and other ugly things.
Read and ENJOY this adventure, you won't regret it...
Tate Saint, Mountain Man who is mourning the death of his wife White Fawn, who lost her footing on a lake and fell into the lake breaking through the ice,,,this happened during the height of winter, it was snowing by the time she got herself out of the lake/stream made her way home, per the description she was half frozen, covered from head to foot with snow and ice.
She died about a week later from what described as the "green fever" I think she died from pneumonia and the exposure very sad sad.
This is a strong action packed adventure. Strong plot and the characters personalities are strong. As you read further on these trail breakers have a
determined strike to reach Oregon or maybe settle some other area along their trek that they might like better. Tate's friends Lobo, the one hundred twenty five pound wolf and his grulla Shady mountain bred horse accompanying him to a trading post near the Missouri River where he meets a wagon train heading for Oregon and the ask for his help, because the wagon scout, Bear and his gang, the people of the wagon train are afraid that these men intend to rob them and other ugly things.
Read and ENJOY this adventure, you won't regret it...
July 20, 2018
MOUNTAIN MASSACRE is the latest in the "Rocky Mountain Saint" series by B.N. Rundell.
Many of the qualities found in Rundell’s generally family friendly stories are in MOUNTAIN MASSACRE. It also displays two subtle differences: Less emphasis on sharing the Christian evangelical path to “being saved” and more violence/torture.
These may be subtle differences because the character of Tate Saint and his adventures remain unchanged. He continues to be one of the most competent mountain men alive, in spite of his youth; he remains a man of his word; he follows his Christian world view in a beautiful, but wild and often cruel, environment; and he continues to make new friends along the way.
This volume contains one main story line – Tate is talked into serving as scout for one of the early wagon trains – and incidentally as their hero and savior against any number of evil men.
Tate experienced a painful loss between the last book (WILDERNESS WANDERIN’) and the start of this one, but in MOUNTAIN MASSACRE his life continues without major changes in spite of his adventures.
Many of the qualities found in Rundell’s generally family friendly stories are in MOUNTAIN MASSACRE. It also displays two subtle differences: Less emphasis on sharing the Christian evangelical path to “being saved” and more violence/torture.
These may be subtle differences because the character of Tate Saint and his adventures remain unchanged. He continues to be one of the most competent mountain men alive, in spite of his youth; he remains a man of his word; he follows his Christian world view in a beautiful, but wild and often cruel, environment; and he continues to make new friends along the way.
This volume contains one main story line – Tate is talked into serving as scout for one of the early wagon trains – and incidentally as their hero and savior against any number of evil men.
Tate experienced a painful loss between the last book (WILDERNESS WANDERIN’) and the start of this one, but in MOUNTAIN MASSACRE his life continues without major changes in spite of his adventures.
July 26, 2018
Mountain Massacre
As with every book I have read by B. N. Rundell, this one is a really great read. Tate lost his wife and leads a wagon train. You can feel his grief at losing his wife. But he leads the wagon train into safety. I so enjoy these books. Mr. Rundell makes you feel as if you are watching these books in person. He is one of my favorite authors. I look forward to his books. Now for number 4. Thank you B. N. Rundell for a awesome read.
As with every book I have read by B. N. Rundell, this one is a really great read. Tate lost his wife and leads a wagon train. You can feel his grief at losing his wife. But he leads the wagon train into safety. I so enjoy these books. Mr. Rundell makes you feel as if you are watching these books in person. He is one of my favorite authors. I look forward to his books. Now for number 4. Thank you B. N. Rundell for a awesome read.
September 8, 2018
What a beautiful, colorful well written story of the mountain pioneer spirit. You will be glad you read it.
I chose five stars because of the believable characters and great storyline. Beautiful use of colorful words describing mountain scenery and thoughts of the heart. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys stories of pioneers and mountain men. Should be a short TV series. So well written.p
I chose five stars because of the believable characters and great storyline. Beautiful use of colorful words describing mountain scenery and thoughts of the heart. I would recommend this to everyone who enjoys stories of pioneers and mountain men. Should be a short TV series. So well written.p
July 28, 2018
Tate is aman to ride the river with
Unless you have lost a helpmate it is really hard to put into words the pain and heart ach the goes into the healing of the loss. Tate was a good friend and a great help to a lot of people. This was great therapy for his own pain and loss. Well written book. Very enjoyable book to read.
Unless you have lost a helpmate it is really hard to put into words the pain and heart ach the goes into the healing of the loss. Tate was a good friend and a great help to a lot of people. This was great therapy for his own pain and loss. Well written book. Very enjoyable book to read.
January 14, 2021
Restful yet full of Life
As I sit next to the radio, much like my mother & grandmother did in the early 1940's, I listen to what perceive to be the attacks on our way of living today in the winter of 2021. As I read the books in this series, I am also reminded that our Native Americans felt the same way. God is good. He looks after us in all ways.
As I sit next to the radio, much like my mother & grandmother did in the early 1940's, I listen to what perceive to be the attacks on our way of living today in the winter of 2021. As I read the books in this series, I am also reminded that our Native Americans felt the same way. God is good. He looks after us in all ways.
August 19, 2018
yrhI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I will be getting the next one. It proved to be a verh
Interesting story.. It had the good guys as well as bad guys in great detail. The autbor is very descriptive of his characters.
b
Interesting story.. It had the good guys as well as bad guys in great detail. The autbor is very descriptive of his characters.
b
February 9, 2019
4 Stars
In book 4 after losing White Fawn to pneumonia. Tate Saint agrees to lead a wagon train of farmers toward Oregon. They must confront Renegade Indians and the disgruntled former guide to the wagon train.
In book 4 after losing White Fawn to pneumonia. Tate Saint agrees to lead a wagon train of farmers toward Oregon. They must confront Renegade Indians and the disgruntled former guide to the wagon train.
February 18, 2019
Scary story
The story covers a lot of sad incident starting with lost of wife then a wagon train with renegade fight then heavy storms of rain, hail and wind. However a good book that keep you turning pages
The story covers a lot of sad incident starting with lost of wife then a wagon train with renegade fight then heavy storms of rain, hail and wind. However a good book that keep you turning pages
April 16, 2019
For someone that doesn't want to be around people, Tate sure spends a lot of time with them. This time, he gets talked in to leading a caravan of farmers headed for what will be the Oregon Trail. Throw in some good and bad Indians and some murderous thugs and you have a Tate Saint adventure.
February 25, 2022
wagons Ho!
I really enjoyed this book, it started out sad but grew to be a very worthwhile read. The sights and sounds of a wagon train traveling through the different areas heading west would have been a true adventure...
I really enjoyed this book, it started out sad but grew to be a very worthwhile read. The sights and sounds of a wagon train traveling through the different areas heading west would have been a true adventure...
July 20, 2018
Mountain Massacre : Saint (4)
This is a really good read. The action was non stop and the adventure was very interesting with a look at the way things were done in traveling times.
This is a really good read. The action was non stop and the adventure was very interesting with a look at the way things were done in traveling times.
September 11, 2018
Every good
I have read four books by this b.n.Russell and they all have very good reading and have not wanted to put them down
I have read four books by this b.n.Russell and they all have very good reading and have not wanted to put them down
September 13, 2018
Worth reading, not quite as compelling as the first 3 volumes, but still well written.
June 7, 2019
Book 4 in the series.
Another excellent book by a truly talented author. Hard to put down once started, I enjoyed this book just as much as the earlier titles.
Another excellent book by a truly talented author. Hard to put down once started, I enjoyed this book just as much as the earlier titles.
June 24, 2020
Good story line and enjoyed thoroughly next book coming
Good story that was easily one of the best reads yet! Looking forward to the next book. Too many minds6
Good story that was easily one of the best reads yet! Looking forward to the next book. Too many minds6
July 13, 2020
Another good story!
I like your books, I keep on reading them. There are stories that I just can't get past ten pages, but your yarns are entertaining and pleasant to read!.
I like your books, I keep on reading them. There are stories that I just can't get past ten pages, but your yarns are entertaining and pleasant to read!.
July 21, 2020
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
July 16, 2023
Another great book in this series!
Loved this one a lot! Not quite as much preaching, which I don't mind, with a wonderful storyline! The beginning hurt, was so sad...
Loved this one a lot! Not quite as much preaching, which I don't mind, with a wonderful storyline! The beginning hurt, was so sad...
February 29, 2024
I enjoyed this book. It was the best in the series so far.
March 20, 2024
Needs an editor
Shaking my head. Tate is the lookout but goes to sleep. Seriously? And Cholla Cactus grows several hundred miles south of where the story takes place.
Shaking my head. Tate is the lookout but goes to sleep. Seriously? And Cholla Cactus grows several hundred miles south of where the story takes place.
April 17, 2021
Incredible. Love all of the careers
January 21, 2024
Good read
Tate is roped into leading a wagon trail to south pass. This helps him grieve the loss of his wife. The train fights renegade Indians and evil mountain men.
Tate is roped into leading a wagon trail to south pass. This helps him grieve the loss of his wife. The train fights renegade Indians and evil mountain men.
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