Cavanaugh's Island

by Robert Vaughan

Fort Wallace, Colorado 1873 After reports of brutal Cheyenne attacks on small ranches, young Captain Marcus Cavanaugh and his men saddle up to intercept the renegade band. While they’re gone, a grief-stricken settler takes matters into his own hands and ambushes an Indian camp, killing several braves. Angered by the cowardly slaughter of his people, Chief Silver Bear vows revenge by enlisting the neighboring Sioux and Arapaho nations to declare war on the white man. When regular patrols can’t stop the raiding parties, Captain Cavanaugh volunteers to take his company of Quick Riders to wipe out the hostiles and head off a full-scale uprising. But in a predawn attack, the three nations surround Cavanaugh’s troops camped on a small island in the Arikaree River. Pinned down by enemy crossfire and low on supplies, they fight to hold their ground in the bloody battle for... CAVANAUGH’S ISLAND.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2018

About the author

Robert Vaughan is an American writer. He has also written a series of contemporary and historical romance novels under several pseudonyms including "Paula Moore" and "Paula Fairman". His father served in the military and Robert followed him in the 1950s, entering army aviation. He served until the Vietnam War and won numerous medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with several oak-leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, and several other medals.
His early books reflected his military background: the first novel was about the US Army along the DMZ in Korea, followed by a trilogy set in Vietnam. There are more than 9 million of his books in print under various names. He was inducted into the Writers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.

Reviews

[David]

Excellent story that ends with a great battle scene. Another winner in this series from Vaughan.

[Bob Cantrell]

Good retelling of Beecher's Island

My reason for a five star review isn't the battle of Cavanaugh's Island, but for the subplot of greed leading men to do evil. Also I liked the idea of how officers in the field realize that to meet the Indians in battle you have to use some of their tactics against them. As for the climatic battle on the island it was a good retelling of the real battle of Beecher's Island. There was some small changes in the battle, but they do not distract from the actual events by that much. So you get a little history woven into a good work of fiction. Many thanks for an enjoyable story by Mr. Vaughan. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

[D. E.]

An RV Arrow & Saber (2) Western/Indians/Gold/Settlets/Calvary

RV has penned an Arrow and Saber western with out intrepid Lieutenant now a Captain at a different Fort as acting commander until the new one arrives. He takes the troop out and engaged the Cheyenne and wins. When he returns to the Fort the newsMaker takes over but allows him to run the four troops. He develops a rapid reaction force that can be out of the Fort in 15 minutes. It is a success. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[David Norrenberns]

Good and exciting.

I always enjoyed a good western and this book is no exception. This book was a good explanation of the frontier and no how it was settled and the military enrolment of the west.
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[LUAYNE]

4 stars

Another Great story. Like the characters. The island battle is well described. The action well choreographed. Glad Gates received justice for his greedy actions. Grammar errors keep Vaughan books from getting five stars.

[Roy Brown]

Read the series as the first 2books are brilliant

Having read the first book in the series which was released I had to read this book which was a brilliant book this book was written with just a bit more of a wow factor I am hoping the third in the series is as good if not better

[Jerri Gennaro]

Cavanaugh's Island (Arrow and Saber book 2)

I have been reading this series and have found the books absolutely intreging. I would recommend this series to most people.

[larry brashear]

Good Book

This is a really good tale of the old West, well written and edited with a good plot describing realistic combst scenarios.

[Anthony Lyons]

Great Cavalry Story!

Robert Vaughan has created marvelous, unforgettable characters in his Arrow and Sabre series. Keep the excitement coming!

Anthony Lyons of Dodge City

[Casey]

Very exciting read

Frankly, I have no idea how close to reality any part of this book might be but it has the feel of truth.