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Jack Black #1
Seven Killers I
Chicago newspaperman Harold Stampede is sent to find the seven most nefarious killers in the closing days of the Old West. The man who will help him is U.S. Marshal One-Eyed Jack Black, a one-time famous gunslinger with an unquestionable reputation who has realized the times are changing and the need for his kind is dwindling – that is until outlaw Steele Hellstrom turns up on the scene. Action-packed with a dash of romance and humor, Seven Killers is Amazon’s bestseller author Ash Lingam’s best novel to date.
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Published December 1, 2018
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Ash Lingam
203 books22 followersAsh Lingam was born and raised in Southern Ohio, not far from the mighty Ohio River. He had somewhat of an isolated upbringing on a family farm with his sisters. His best friends were his horse, Sugar, and his grandfather.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.
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February 8, 2019
THE REPORTER
The life of a reporter who goes out west to get into the minds of the warriors aka outlaws of the great Western frontiers..All the murderers, Barnhart, and the true outlaws, who did what they did to survive. This reporter, Harold Stampede of the Chicago Post whose owner we've heard of "William Murdock" whose last name was on the tip of every newspaper reader, and those infamous "dime store novellas," which everyone READ from coast to coast.
A bunch of old gunnies who were dying out, but soon to be replaced by our modern day robbers, with monikers such as "Machine Gun Kelly, Bonnie and Clyde, Ma Bocker and her boys...like the old owlhoots they did it survive, because they either like challenging the lawmen who hunted hunted them..
You will enjoy reading this evolving adventure which gives glimpses of these bad boys lives, which the author meshes into what the lives of reporters were like and how they searched and researched their sources...ENJOY
The life of a reporter who goes out west to get into the minds of the warriors aka outlaws of the great Western frontiers..All the murderers, Barnhart, and the true outlaws, who did what they did to survive. This reporter, Harold Stampede of the Chicago Post whose owner we've heard of "William Murdock" whose last name was on the tip of every newspaper reader, and those infamous "dime store novellas," which everyone READ from coast to coast.
A bunch of old gunnies who were dying out, but soon to be replaced by our modern day robbers, with monikers such as "Machine Gun Kelly, Bonnie and Clyde, Ma Bocker and her boys...like the old owlhoots they did it survive, because they either like challenging the lawmen who hunted hunted them..
You will enjoy reading this evolving adventure which gives glimpses of these bad boys lives, which the author meshes into what the lives of reporters were like and how they searched and researched their sources...ENJOY
January 3, 2019
An interesting western with a dime novel flavor. Chicago newsman Harold Stampede is sent West to interview the seven most notorious killers of the West. Marshall Jack Black, a milk-drinking good guy turned whiskey-swilling gunslinger, is hired to help him find them. Halfway through the story, a famous Broadway singer who met Harold before he left Chicago, decides she's in love with him and heads West to find him, establishing herself as a proponent of women's rights while waiting in Kansas City for his return.
This one has a "True Grit" flavor and except for a few misuse of homonyms, is a very entertaining tale indeed. Looking forward to Book 2.
This novel was purchased by the reviewer and no remuneration was involved in the writing of this review.
This one has a "True Grit" flavor and except for a few misuse of homonyms, is a very entertaining tale indeed. Looking forward to Book 2.
This novel was purchased by the reviewer and no remuneration was involved in the writing of this review.
October 4, 2019
An AL. Western Action Adventure (SKI) (AWA) (MJBSB - 1)
AL. has penned a western action adventure, which starts in Chicago, IL.. An editor for a large newspaper wants his best writer of the west to work with Marshal Jack Black. The editor gives him the information he wants and sends him to a meeting with Jack Black. The two decide they can work together in locating the worst seven killers in the west. The chase is on and they travel from Kansas around the country looking for the seven men without knowing two day with them in the barbershop in Topeka, KS. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
AL. has penned a western action adventure, which starts in Chicago, IL.. An editor for a large newspaper wants his best writer of the west to work with Marshal Jack Black. The editor gives him the information he wants and sends him to a meeting with Jack Black. The two decide they can work together in locating the worst seven killers in the west. The chase is on and they travel from Kansas around the country looking for the seven men without knowing two day with them in the barbershop in Topeka, KS. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
June 27, 2021
Seven killers to be interviewed by a greenhorn
Paired with a guardian ,older Marshall Jack Black, a young journalist is assigned to interview 7 killers for a Chicago paper run by a true bully.
A grand story of the Marshall teaching his charge to be self reliant. A truly great western.
Highly recommend.
Paired with a guardian ,older Marshall Jack Black, a young journalist is assigned to interview 7 killers for a Chicago paper run by a true bully.
A grand story of the Marshall teaching his charge to be self reliant. A truly great western.
Highly recommend.
December 8, 2018
Great read
So having just finished book 1 of the Seven Killers series I have enjoyed it thoroughly can't wait for book 2. Marshall One Eye Jack Black rates up there with Captain Creek
So having just finished book 1 of the Seven Killers series I have enjoyed it thoroughly can't wait for book 2. Marshall One Eye Jack Black rates up there with Captain Creek
February 25, 2019
Seven Killers 1
This was a good read, and the characters are mostly realistic, with a bit of tongue in cheek. The author has put together a good group of people that have no problem with anything, and that's what makes it good.
This was a good read, and the characters are mostly realistic, with a bit of tongue in cheek. The author has put together a good group of people that have no problem with anything, and that's what makes it good.
January 20, 2021
I really tried to like this book but finally stopped reading 2/3 of the way through. There is a lot of crude language throughout, which is what made me decide to put it down. Otherwise, it was interesting and well-written.
December 25, 2018
Scribbler
This is a good story depicting the power of a good story. People like sensation in all forms. A great read. Look forward to.more
This is a good story depicting the power of a good story. People like sensation in all forms. A great read. Look forward to.more
January 21, 2019
I love the book.
June 12, 2019
A Fun Western Tale
This book is simple and complex. A simple plot surrounded by unique way to tell a story. The tale reads well and is a relaxing day to spend the evening.
This book is simple and complex. A simple plot surrounded by unique way to tell a story. The tale reads well and is a relaxing day to spend the evening.
August 6, 2019
Good tale
Real Rl good western tale. Never knew what was coming next. Twist at the end spruced it up a bit!
Real Rl good western tale. Never knew what was coming next. Twist at the end spruced it up a bit!
August 8, 2020
Good book
Read all of the books in which is a great idea. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in which is a great idea. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
December 31, 2020
A decent clean western
A good western novel without gritty violence or gore. A good story overall with just a touch of romance thrown in.
A good western novel without gritty violence or gore. A good story overall with just a touch of romance thrown in.
April 23, 2021
Marshall Jack Black
Seven Killers book one by Ash Lingam is a the beginning of Jack Black and the reporter meeting up with the murderers and then the stories begins.
Seven Killers book one by Ash Lingam is a the beginning of Jack Black and the reporter meeting up with the murderers and then the stories begins.
July 25, 2023
A very good Western read. Delightful characters, tall tales, and some good old Western wisdom. Recommended if you enjoy westerns with some humor added for spice.
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January 23, 2019Action Packed
My first Ash western. A fast paced action thriller. Not much cowboy talk or run of the mill cowboy duties but lots of cowboy shootouts. Culminating with a surprised plot twist at the end. I enjoyed this one.
My first Ash western. A fast paced action thriller. Not much cowboy talk or run of the mill cowboy duties but lots of cowboy shootouts. Culminating with a surprised plot twist at the end. I enjoyed this one.
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