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A Trail Too Far: A Western Frontier Adventure
Terror on the Santa Fe Trail.
A gang of border ruffians are loose on the Kansas prairie in 1860, committing callous murder as they drift from one place to the next.
Amos Cummings is the patriarch of family of emigrants, seeking to start a new life in California. Cummings has hired Rab Sinclair to guide his party as far as Santa Fe.
But Rab's easy way in the wilderness does not mix well with the family's Eastern values, and he soon finds himself at odds with some among them. When Amos Cummings' wife and daughter develop a fondness for Rab, the relationship is strained even farther.
But when the family encounters the gang of bloodthirsty bandits, their moral code against violence will be tested.
When these ruffians abduct one among the emigrants, Rab Sinclair may find that to save his charge he must travel A Trail Too Far.
If you love classic Westerns under open skies and over rolling plains, A Trail Too Far promises to be an instant favorite.
So check that you've got plenty of beans and jerky, and saddle up for an overland crossing on the Santa Fe Trail.
Click the buy button to start reading now!
A gang of border ruffians are loose on the Kansas prairie in 1860, committing callous murder as they drift from one place to the next.
Amos Cummings is the patriarch of family of emigrants, seeking to start a new life in California. Cummings has hired Rab Sinclair to guide his party as far as Santa Fe.
But Rab's easy way in the wilderness does not mix well with the family's Eastern values, and he soon finds himself at odds with some among them. When Amos Cummings' wife and daughter develop a fondness for Rab, the relationship is strained even farther.
But when the family encounters the gang of bloodthirsty bandits, their moral code against violence will be tested.
When these ruffians abduct one among the emigrants, Rab Sinclair may find that to save his charge he must travel A Trail Too Far.
If you love classic Westerns under open skies and over rolling plains, A Trail Too Far promises to be an instant favorite.
So check that you've got plenty of beans and jerky, and saddle up for an overland crossing on the Santa Fe Trail.
Click the buy button to start reading now!
- GenresWesterns
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2018
544 people are currently reading
26 people want to read
About the author
Robert R. Peecher Jr.
26 books16 followersRecently a friend asked me why I write Westerns.
The simple answer is that I love Westerns. I love the history of the 19th Century, and I love the themes of classic Westerns. I write Westerns because I am a fan of Westerns.
But I think there is a deeper reason why I enjoy Westerns, and I’d love to explain it to you.
I am drawn to Westerns because it is the only genre that embodies the ideals that I consider to be truly American: Ideals of freedom, of rugged individualism, and of independence of spirit.
The heroes of Westerns are men and women who understand that justice and the law are sometimes two different things. They are people who make their own way by their own means, they are prideful and stand by what they say.
Readers of Westerns, I think, typically hold dear those same values.
They are “my people,” and I consider it a privilege to write stories for them.
No time or place better exemplifies these ideals than the American West of the 19th and early 20th Centuries. This is why I love reading Westerns, and this is why I love writing Westerns.
When I write Western novels, I’m very aware that these principles are not simply tropes in a genre but dearly held beliefs of a certain caliber of people, Americans generally, Westerners specifically, and me individually.
I strive for historical accuracy in a created world. Typically, my stories start with inspiration from actual events. I read old newspapers and non-fiction, and when I find a true story that moves my imagination, that’s where creation often begins.
Even as a young child I was drawn to Westerns. In preschool I wore a Lone Ranger costume to school every day, and I would only respond if people addressed me as “The Lone Ranger.” Kids in my class told their parents they went to school with the Lone Ranger.
I like to think there’s a bit of that kid still with me.
To be sure, the Old West is part myth and legend, and often my characters are larger than life. Their aim is truer, their horses are faster; the men are tougher, the women are prettier, and the outlaws are meaner. Even so, in my novels a six-shooter only has six rounds (and sometimes just five), and I try to avoid miraculous feats of travel.
Tougher, prettier, and meaner though they are, my characters also tend to be flawed. I want them to be as real as they can get.
But the Old West is not all legend. Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Dangerous Dan Tucker, Charley Parkhurst, Seth Bullock, Billy the Kid, Jesse James and hundreds of other cowpunchers, lawmen, outlaws, buffalo runners, and other individuals great and small were all real people who really did the things that made them famous.
So I try to write novels that exist somewhere between the real and the legend.
I write with a map and a history book beside me.
If you like fast-paced Westerns full of adventure, I hope you’ll enjoy my novels. If you do and you want to connect with me on social media, I’d encourage you to follow me on Facebook and Twitter and to visit my website at robertpeecher.com.
So cinch up your saddle, strap on your gun belt and enjoy the ride in my classic Westerns.
https://twitter.com/PEECHtweets
https://www.facebook.com/RobertPeeche...
The simple answer is that I love Westerns. I love the history of the 19th Century, and I love the themes of classic Westerns. I write Westerns because I am a fan of Westerns.
But I think there is a deeper reason why I enjoy Westerns, and I’d love to explain it to you.
I am drawn to Westerns because it is the only genre that embodies the ideals that I consider to be truly American: Ideals of freedom, of rugged individualism, and of independence of spirit.
The heroes of Westerns are men and women who understand that justice and the law are sometimes two different things. They are people who make their own way by their own means, they are prideful and stand by what they say.
Readers of Westerns, I think, typically hold dear those same values.
They are “my people,” and I consider it a privilege to write stories for them.
No time or place better exemplifies these ideals than the American West of the 19th and early 20th Centuries. This is why I love reading Westerns, and this is why I love writing Westerns.
When I write Western novels, I’m very aware that these principles are not simply tropes in a genre but dearly held beliefs of a certain caliber of people, Americans generally, Westerners specifically, and me individually.
I strive for historical accuracy in a created world. Typically, my stories start with inspiration from actual events. I read old newspapers and non-fiction, and when I find a true story that moves my imagination, that’s where creation often begins.
Even as a young child I was drawn to Westerns. In preschool I wore a Lone Ranger costume to school every day, and I would only respond if people addressed me as “The Lone Ranger.” Kids in my class told their parents they went to school with the Lone Ranger.
I like to think there’s a bit of that kid still with me.
To be sure, the Old West is part myth and legend, and often my characters are larger than life. Their aim is truer, their horses are faster; the men are tougher, the women are prettier, and the outlaws are meaner. Even so, in my novels a six-shooter only has six rounds (and sometimes just five), and I try to avoid miraculous feats of travel.
Tougher, prettier, and meaner though they are, my characters also tend to be flawed. I want them to be as real as they can get.
But the Old West is not all legend. Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Dangerous Dan Tucker, Charley Parkhurst, Seth Bullock, Billy the Kid, Jesse James and hundreds of other cowpunchers, lawmen, outlaws, buffalo runners, and other individuals great and small were all real people who really did the things that made them famous.
So I try to write novels that exist somewhere between the real and the legend.
I write with a map and a history book beside me.
If you like fast-paced Westerns full of adventure, I hope you’ll enjoy my novels. If you do and you want to connect with me on social media, I’d encourage you to follow me on Facebook and Twitter and to visit my website at robertpeecher.com.
So cinch up your saddle, strap on your gun belt and enjoy the ride in my classic Westerns.
https://twitter.com/PEECHtweets
https://www.facebook.com/RobertPeeche...
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July 30, 2018
Very good book
This is an excellent story of the trials and tribulations of people traveling across lands and having to deal with evil at the same time. Would highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a great western story.
This is an excellent story of the trials and tribulations of people traveling across lands and having to deal with evil at the same time. Would highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a great western story.
September 29, 2018
This was a great book, I enjoyed it. Will read more of his storys.
September 27, 2019
Too long.
I personally think this story would have been great as a shorter version. Too many useless words. I had to skip several places. Too long .
I personally think this story would have been great as a shorter version. Too many useless words. I had to skip several places. Too long .
September 16, 2018
RAB SINCLAIR TRAIL MASTER
The Cummings Family missed the wagon train to California and now they are in a lurch because if they can't get a guide, they have to wait until next Spring for another wagon train heading for California. Amos Cummings is a Professor of Theology and has a position waiting for him at a University in California. During this wait, the agent who originally had the Cummings contract told him that there's a possibility that Rab Sinclair is in town, and maybe the agent can convince Rab to guide the four wagons to California. Well he decides to take them and what a trip it turned out to be. Not every person you meet regardless of the circumstances are your friends....right. There are people who will murder you for the gold in your mouth..and then you have folks who don't believe in taking another person's life even though these men have followed you to rob and assault your family only because they can and there's nobody to stop their trail of blood letting. This what happened to the Cummings Family, they should have listened to Rab Sinclair when he wanted to shoot those vile men. So now what happens is these men all psychopathic deviants follow the Cummings and cut the throat of the oldest and again kidnapped Adam Cummings wife again and this time Rab Sinclair goes after her only to find her body had been defiled and ravaged by Pawnee Bill,Michael Hogg who are now on the run, thinking no-one will ever find them or if they do they can blame it on the different Indian attacks. Rab Sinclair takes care of revenge and gives back to them what those poor settlers went through at the hands of Pawnee Bill and his no good bunch of bullies. I hope we read more coming adventures of Rab, Rabbie Sinclair aka Robert Sinclair.. His father was a Scottish Missionary to all Indian Tribes if they would listen which they did. His father Scottish accent was the reason he was known around the west as "Rab Sinclair." His mother he never knew ,but his father said she was half Indian which would explain his dark skin..no problem, still a good man no matter what his skin color......RESPECT
The Cummings Family missed the wagon train to California and now they are in a lurch because if they can't get a guide, they have to wait until next Spring for another wagon train heading for California. Amos Cummings is a Professor of Theology and has a position waiting for him at a University in California. During this wait, the agent who originally had the Cummings contract told him that there's a possibility that Rab Sinclair is in town, and maybe the agent can convince Rab to guide the four wagons to California. Well he decides to take them and what a trip it turned out to be. Not every person you meet regardless of the circumstances are your friends....right. There are people who will murder you for the gold in your mouth..and then you have folks who don't believe in taking another person's life even though these men have followed you to rob and assault your family only because they can and there's nobody to stop their trail of blood letting. This what happened to the Cummings Family, they should have listened to Rab Sinclair when he wanted to shoot those vile men. So now what happens is these men all psychopathic deviants follow the Cummings and cut the throat of the oldest and again kidnapped Adam Cummings wife again and this time Rab Sinclair goes after her only to find her body had been defiled and ravaged by Pawnee Bill,Michael Hogg who are now on the run, thinking no-one will ever find them or if they do they can blame it on the different Indian attacks. Rab Sinclair takes care of revenge and gives back to them what those poor settlers went through at the hands of Pawnee Bill and his no good bunch of bullies. I hope we read more coming adventures of Rab, Rabbie Sinclair aka Robert Sinclair.. His father was a Scottish Missionary to all Indian Tribes if they would listen which they did. His father Scottish accent was the reason he was known around the west as "Rab Sinclair." His mother he never knew ,but his father said she was half Indian which would explain his dark skin..no problem, still a good man no matter what his skin color......RESPECT
April 11, 2019
I have read three of Peecher's novels. Altho I am hooked, this one was a little disappointing compared to the others. Same excitement, same brutality ,same romance, but there were several spaces that jumped like a fast forward. Trip across the desert for instance. (hey! how'd they get thru?)
The protagonist was a real hero even tho he had reservations on his ability to convince Ohioans of the dangers which resulted in unnecessary sad deaths. He paid the price at the end, lost his love interest.
Not assertive due to his youth. He was right they were wrong. Everybody loses.
On to his next novel, I am NOT disappointed …
Read-on
The protagonist was a real hero even tho he had reservations on his ability to convince Ohioans of the dangers which resulted in unnecessary sad deaths. He paid the price at the end, lost his love interest.
Not assertive due to his youth. He was right they were wrong. Everybody loses.
On to his next novel, I am NOT disappointed …
Read-on
April 13, 2020
Rab Sinclair is young in years, but old in matters of the West. He hires on to guide a family to Sate Fe. They are on their way to California and they did not get their wagons to the meeting point in time to join the train. The father is a religious man who takes the Bible literally and is opposed to any sort of violence. He is about to learn that being benevolent does not work on every body. This means Rab's hands are tied when it comes to dealing with varmint, and the trails are full of them. When a group of 4 murdering, raping thieves decide to follow them and pillage the wagons, Rab needs to find nonviolent ways to stop them. Up to a point! Another really good story by Robert Peecher.
August 30, 2018
A Trail Too Far
Dad-Gum this was a fantastic read. Robert Peecher you now have a a certified fan. I will seek out your other novels and devour them. The characters in A Trail Too Far were superb. I so wanted to crawl between the pages and help Sinclair and slap some sense into Rachel's Dad. In the end the bad guys met with extreme and justified justice. You cowboys will surely enjoy this read. So, "Giddy Up."
Dad-Gum this was a fantastic read. Robert Peecher you now have a a certified fan. I will seek out your other novels and devour them. The characters in A Trail Too Far were superb. I so wanted to crawl between the pages and help Sinclair and slap some sense into Rachel's Dad. In the end the bad guys met with extreme and justified justice. You cowboys will surely enjoy this read. So, "Giddy Up."
July 21, 2018
The Gang
I loved the length of this western, and every chapter is very exciting.
Rab's character is awesome ! He never learned his letters but , he prove to be the best guide for a wagon train.
Those gang of outlaws was relentless , and Rab gave each of them some comeuppance in the end.
Great 👍 western.
I loved the length of this western, and every chapter is very exciting.
Rab's character is awesome ! He never learned his letters but , he prove to be the best guide for a wagon train.
Those gang of outlaws was relentless , and Rab gave each of them some comeuppance in the end.
Great 👍 western.
March 15, 2019
Get your facts straight!
I live in Oklahoma and I've been to Pawnee Bills home and museum. He was not an outlaw or killer! He was friend to the Pawnee Nation and the Pawnee Indians were in his Wild West Show!
I've read other books by the author and enjoyed them. This one insulted me!
I live in Oklahoma and I've been to Pawnee Bills home and museum. He was not an outlaw or killer! He was friend to the Pawnee Nation and the Pawnee Indians were in his Wild West Show!
I've read other books by the author and enjoyed them. This one insulted me!
March 28, 2019
Read this book and you will read all of Robert Perched books
He was better than a five
This book has everything for great reading, no vulgar words and all the things some writers think they have to have to make Their book readable.
I will pass the greatness of this writer on to all my friends and family
Thank you for good books to read
Robert Schultz
He was better than a five
This book has everything for great reading, no vulgar words and all the things some writers think they have to have to make Their book readable.
I will pass the greatness of this writer on to all my friends and family
Thank you for good books to read
Robert Schultz
August 7, 2018
Trials ahead
This is a n exciting western providing a great story of not only of the west but, a!so of the religious beliefs of Christians in the early days of the history of our country.. Well done, good read.
This is a n exciting western providing a great story of not only of the west but, a!so of the religious beliefs of Christians in the early days of the history of our country.. Well done, good read.
September 3, 2018
Good western
Rab is an interesting character. Tough as nails, mature beyond his years, with a huge streak of kindness. I hope to read more of Reb’s adventures and hope meets back up with Rachel in some future book.
Rab is an interesting character. Tough as nails, mature beyond his years, with a huge streak of kindness. I hope to read more of Reb’s adventures and hope meets back up with Rachel in some future book.
March 31, 2020
Well written and researched. It's refreshing to read good western books like this.
This author has done his homework before writing this book. Keeping true to western ways and trail knowledge. Thanks You
This author has done his homework before writing this book. Keeping true to western ways and trail knowledge. Thanks You
May 18, 2020
Gritty fast paced western.
Well written novel discussing the story of several families from the east traveling on the Santa Fe Trail and facing the hazards of nature as well as the hazards of evil man with a touch of love story.
Well written novel discussing the story of several families from the east traveling on the Santa Fe Trail and facing the hazards of nature as well as the hazards of evil man with a touch of love story.
October 30, 2020
Awesome
Never thought I’d read a western and here I am, not only reading it, but enjoying it. Cannot wait to read book 2. Thank you to Robert Peecher for wring such an enjoyable book.
Never thought I’d read a western and here I am, not only reading it, but enjoying it. Cannot wait to read book 2. Thank you to Robert Peecher for wring such an enjoyable book.
November 23, 2020
Good story horrible ending
I do not know what drives certain western writers to end their stories on such a bad note c j petit never does and you Mr perched will not spoil another book for me because I will not read any more of yours
I do not know what drives certain western writers to end their stories on such a bad note c j petit never does and you Mr perched will not spoil another book for me because I will not read any more of yours
February 23, 2021
A great western story
The author writes in combination the style of Zane Grey in describing the scene and in the style of Louis LaMoure in the characters. I couldn't put this book down.
The author writes in combination the style of Zane Grey in describing the scene and in the style of Louis LaMoure in the characters. I couldn't put this book down.
March 5, 2019
Art74580@twc.com
I was impressed with your writing and I enjoyed reading this book. The adventures that they went through the heartache that they suffered very sad.
I was impressed with your writing and I enjoyed reading this book. The adventures that they went through the heartache that they suffered very sad.
August 15, 2019
4 stars
This pretty good storytelling. My first Peecher novel. I liked all the characters and the scenery. The violence is extreme and needs to be noted. Squeamish readers beware.
This pretty good storytelling. My first Peecher novel. I liked all the characters and the scenery. The violence is extreme and needs to be noted. Squeamish readers beware.
November 2, 2019
Great story
A great story told in true fashion. Wish there was a new book for each year of his life/travels. Please consider this and praise God for your talents!
A great story told in true fashion. Wish there was a new book for each year of his life/travels. Please consider this and praise God for your talents!
February 16, 2020
Trail of Adventure
A good read mostly . The story starts out a little slow then picks up the pace.The end. Was almost predictable but the reader can’t be sure.
A good read mostly . The story starts out a little slow then picks up the pace.The end. Was almost predictable but the reader can’t be sure.
May 22, 2020
Very good story.
Very intriguing and interesting story. Fast pace and Very hard to put down. Looking forward to reading more stories from this Author.
Very intriguing and interesting story. Fast pace and Very hard to put down. Looking forward to reading more stories from this Author.
April 28, 2022
Principals against violence make for easy prey
Well written family story set just before the war between the States. Nonviolence just doesn't work when there is no law enforcement.
Well written family story set just before the war between the States. Nonviolence just doesn't work when there is no law enforcement.
November 24, 2019
An RP Western Novel About A Small Town at on Train For Sante Fe
RP has penned a western novel about a small group of p people who were late for a wagon train at Independence Rock. They were able to hire another scout to lead them. In the way they encountered a small group of killers. The Scout wanted to kill then before they killed some of them. The old man, a peaceful man, did not believe that group of men would kill any of them. This is an excellent read for the genre....DEHS
RP has penned a western novel about a small group of p people who were late for a wagon train at Independence Rock. They were able to hire another scout to lead them. In the way they encountered a small group of killers. The Scout wanted to kill then before they killed some of them. The old man, a peaceful man, did not believe that group of men would kill any of them. This is an excellent read for the genre....DEHS
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