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Western: Last Stand At Rock Springs
Some war heroes never stop fighting for justice… or revenge.
Confederate War veteran Bart Holliday thought his battle was over.
En route to his hometown of Rock Springs, Texas, he and fellow veteran, Adam Westcott, are attacked by dangerous Comancheros.
Holliday barely escapes with his life.
But… his friend is savagely killed.
Revenge becomes Holliday’s new battle, and he has no intention of losing.
And this time, there are no rules.
Especially not for the evil Chief Sierra Mangus.
He has a deadly vision:
A southwest free of whites, whether they wore blue or gray in the last war.
And he plans to murder every last one.
It is a massacre.
Holliday’s fight to protect his vulnerable fiancé and his home with the code he always lived by.
Justice.
His justice will force him to delve deep into the murderous and bloodthirsty mind of a type of killer he’s never encountered before.
A killer who acts only on his rage and does not know how to show mercy.
No man, woman, or child is safe from Chief Mangus’ deadly plan.
But Holliday’s code will not let justice fade quietly into the night.
He’ll go out with guns blazing.
But when the bullets finally fall, who will be left standing?
Confederate War veteran Bart Holliday thought his battle was over.
En route to his hometown of Rock Springs, Texas, he and fellow veteran, Adam Westcott, are attacked by dangerous Comancheros.
Holliday barely escapes with his life.
But… his friend is savagely killed.
Revenge becomes Holliday’s new battle, and he has no intention of losing.
And this time, there are no rules.
Especially not for the evil Chief Sierra Mangus.
He has a deadly vision:
A southwest free of whites, whether they wore blue or gray in the last war.
And he plans to murder every last one.
It is a massacre.
Holliday’s fight to protect his vulnerable fiancé and his home with the code he always lived by.
Justice.
His justice will force him to delve deep into the murderous and bloodthirsty mind of a type of killer he’s never encountered before.
A killer who acts only on his rage and does not know how to show mercy.
No man, woman, or child is safe from Chief Mangus’ deadly plan.
But Holliday’s code will not let justice fade quietly into the night.
He’ll go out with guns blazing.
But when the bullets finally fall, who will be left standing?
- GenresWesterns
385 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2018
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March 4, 2019
This Western novel covers a conflict with a gang of Comancheros in southwestern Texas shortly after the Civil War. There is plenty of western violence and action in this story. However, the dialogue and characters most closely resemble what you’d have found in an old B western movie. In other words, not very imaginative. Also, the story suffers from both historical inaccuracies and poorly published text. The beginning describes the two characters who are returning home after the war as Union army veterans. As you further read the story, you’ll see that they are actually Confederate Army veterans. In addition, the reader is told that it is June of 1865 and Robert E. Lee surrendered one month ago. The surrender was in early April of 1865, not the month of May. Lines of text are repeated (printed twice in this kindle edition). This causes needless stumbling over the text as you read the story.
October 10, 2018
A JP Western About/Comancheros/Ranches/Partners/Horse Rranch
JP has penned a western about a man who returns to West Texas after serving through the Civil War without receiving a scratch. Two men from the same area in Texas become partners in a horse ranch. Both marry and start families. They both are comfortable with their lives. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
JP has penned a western about a man who returns to West Texas after serving through the Civil War without receiving a scratch. Two men from the same area in Texas become partners in a horse ranch. Both marry and start families. They both are comfortable with their lives. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
December 22, 2018
Wars are never a good thing.
Bart is a good man returning home after the war between the states with his friend Adam. An attack from commancheros leaves Adam dead but Bart survived. He swore revenge. A hard to put down western. Lots of action and a bit of romance. Some of this is very detailed and very helpful to imagine what is going on.
Bart is a good man returning home after the war between the states with his friend Adam. An attack from commancheros leaves Adam dead but Bart survived. He swore revenge. A hard to put down western. Lots of action and a bit of romance. Some of this is very detailed and very helpful to imagine what is going on.
January 4, 2019
Not my style,but entertaining.
While I was raised on westerns , so I feel that I can make an educated appraisal as to the few things that felt that just made this writers style either slow, or disconnected. I just felt no connection to bad guys or good one. I will keep reading this author too watch his growth. But now it's just not my first choice.
While I was raised on westerns , so I feel that I can make an educated appraisal as to the few things that felt that just made this writers style either slow, or disconnected. I just felt no connection to bad guys or good one. I will keep reading this author too watch his growth. But now it's just not my first choice.
January 12, 2023
Massacre At Rock Spring
This was an excellent and exciting story about a Confederate solder who returns home only to find himself in the middle of a fight for his life with a band of Comancheros. Lots of action with plenty of lead flying. Even a touch of romance at the end. I would definitely recommend this one if you love a good western!
This was an excellent and exciting story about a Confederate solder who returns home only to find himself in the middle of a fight for his life with a band of Comancheros. Lots of action with plenty of lead flying. Even a touch of romance at the end. I would definitely recommend this one if you love a good western!
October 10, 2018
A true Western stort
This is a story that takes place after the civil war. Still bad feelings between the North and South,then add in the American Indians who are not happy to have any white men in their land. Then the battle begins
This is a story that takes place after the civil war. Still bad feelings between the North and South,then add in the American Indians who are not happy to have any white men in their land. Then the battle begins
May 30, 2019
Great book
Really enjoyed reading a book without swear words. Glad to know books can be written without them. I would definitely recommend this book. I' m looking for more of the writer's books.
Really enjoyed reading a book without swear words. Glad to know books can be written without them. I would definitely recommend this book. I' m looking for more of the writer's books.
October 13, 2018
Rock Springs
A story of life and love ,hate and death. A reminder of both good & bad. More on how the West was won or at least taking for a part of the U.S.
A story of life and love ,hate and death. A reminder of both good & bad. More on how the West was won or at least taking for a part of the U.S.
November 18, 2018
Exciting
This story of a town coming together to fight off Comancheros, who want to destroy the town and kill everyone in it. The storyline will keep you turning the pages.
This story of a town coming together to fight off Comancheros, who want to destroy the town and kill everyone in it. The storyline will keep you turning the pages.
December 21, 2018
looking forward to read more of Joseph Powell's books
December 29, 2018
Last Stand At Rock Springs:
This was a great read and I have laughed and cried through out. I enjoyed this book a d will read more of your work.
This was a great read and I have laughed and cried through out. I enjoyed this book a d will read more of your work.
January 6, 2019
Typical Western
Fast-paced and holds a reader's interest. Dismal editing and proofreading, the worst I've seen in a long while! With better editing, I would have scored it higher.
Fast-paced and holds a reader's interest. Dismal editing and proofreading, the worst I've seen in a long while! With better editing, I would have scored it higher.
June 13, 2019
Action Packed
Lots of action with a little romance thrown in for good measure. A little disjointed at times, but not enough to throw the reader off.
Lots of action with a little romance thrown in for good measure. A little disjointed at times, but not enough to throw the reader off.
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