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Western Justice #1
Brand Justice
A brother shot in cold blood | A settlement on the brink of a range war | A woman in hiding
... and everybody’s armed
Territory of Arizona, 1882: Luther Ames returns to the settlement of Trinity Meadows to discover his brother’s fresh grave. It lies beside the charred remains of his cabin. Billy was shot point-blank and burned with a branding iron.
He’s the third such victim in as many weeks.
Rumors swirl that Billy was part of a band of cattle rustlers, but Luther knows that’s a lie.
Scores of cattle are going missing and the town is on the brink of a shooting war between the homesteaders and the wealthy ranchers.
With the killers out for blood, Luther comes across a lone woman hiding in an abandoned shack right in the path of the rustlers. She’s hauntingly beautiful, she’s in danger, and she’s one of the rancher’s daughters.
Suddenly the lines that have been drawn are no longer clear.
Allies might be enemies, friendships are not what they seem, and everybody’s armed…
- GenresWesterns
241 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2018
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December 12, 2018
BILLY REVENGED
Luther and Billy Ames brothers who were building a horse ranch. Luther worked as a Texas Ranger and Katy as a Range Detective. Out west men built large cattle ranches, and these cattle grazed on land that didn't belong to any one. Not until the Homesteaders Act, which opened up these lands to settlers for a reasonable price as long as you built on the land within a five year period. That being said, the big cattle ranchers didn't want this land settled so this is the beginning of "range wars." Billy was murdered while Luther was completing a job up north. He was informed of his brother's death by men he didn't know. Strong minded young lady, families run off their farms and blame put on an innocent young man who loved nature and her children. A fast moving read, not to gory or a lot of cuss words, only bad English, but that's the flavor of the west...enjoy
Luther and Billy Ames brothers who were building a horse ranch. Luther worked as a Texas Ranger and Katy as a Range Detective. Out west men built large cattle ranches, and these cattle grazed on land that didn't belong to any one. Not until the Homesteaders Act, which opened up these lands to settlers for a reasonable price as long as you built on the land within a five year period. That being said, the big cattle ranchers didn't want this land settled so this is the beginning of "range wars." Billy was murdered while Luther was completing a job up north. He was informed of his brother's death by men he didn't know. Strong minded young lady, families run off their farms and blame put on an innocent young man who loved nature and her children. A fast moving read, not to gory or a lot of cuss words, only bad English, but that's the flavor of the west...enjoy
February 19, 2019
An SS. Western Novel/Cattle Drive/ Cattle Rustling/ Murder
SS. had. penned the first novel in the Jerico Springs series, which contains a brother who returns home to find his brother charged with cattle rustling. There are no clues who has completed the murder nor does anyone have an answer. LA stumbled through the mystery, which is now cold, but during the search LA finds a ranchers daughter and rescue a her. This is an excellent read for genre.....DEHS
SS. had. penned the first novel in the Jerico Springs series, which contains a brother who returns home to find his brother charged with cattle rustling. There are no clues who has completed the murder nor does anyone have an answer. LA stumbled through the mystery, which is now cold, but during the search LA finds a ranchers daughter and rescue a her. This is an excellent read for genre.....DEHS
September 24, 2019
Western literature at its best
An interesting story well told I had a wonderful night reading this, I couldn't stop myself from keeping turning to the next page until I was reading the final chapter and I had reached the end. And,to my surprise the Sun was rising and my bed had failed to call me.
An interesting story well told I had a wonderful night reading this, I couldn't stop myself from keeping turning to the next page until I was reading the final chapter and I had reached the end. And,to my surprise the Sun was rising and my bed had failed to call me.
June 7, 2020
Western heartache, sorrow,inspiration, love, joy, and justice
Luther Ames is surprised to learn of his brother's death and vows to see that justice is carried out. During his quest he meets a lovely young woman named Stella and falls in love while figuring out who killed his brother Billy. It's a great story f
Luther Ames is surprised to learn of his brother's death and vows to see that justice is carried out. During his quest he meets a lovely young woman named Stella and falls in love while figuring out who killed his brother Billy. It's a great story f
December 31, 2018
Oh how I wish there was a 4.5
If a book doesn't make me forget to eat or sleep i just can't make it a 5. This one came close! Sam Scott writes an easy read without it being at all too simple! I
Strong characters and good plotting keep you reading until the end!
If a book doesn't make me forget to eat or sleep i just can't make it a 5. This one came close! Sam Scott writes an easy read without it being at all too simple! I
Strong characters and good plotting keep you reading until the end!
January 21, 2019
Great story
Great story.
Love Scott's style. Stella and Luther's relationship progressed in a believable nature and justice was served on the criminals. The loss of Billie and Josiah was sad.
Great story.
Love Scott's style. Stella and Luther's relationship progressed in a believable nature and justice was served on the criminals. The loss of Billie and Josiah was sad.
January 22, 2019
4.5 stars
Most excellent western story. Love the way the author includes the details about the horses. Plenty of suspense with cattle rustling, murder, and kidnapping. Great characters and good romance. Wish there were more of Stella and Luther.
Most excellent western story. Love the way the author includes the details about the horses. Plenty of suspense with cattle rustling, murder, and kidnapping. Great characters and good romance. Wish there were more of Stella and Luther.
December 6, 2018
Great read
Lamour said that there are only a few story lines. Scott does a masterful job of making this one readable.
Lamour said that there are only a few story lines. Scott does a masterful job of making this one readable.
December 14, 2018
Great read.
A story, put together in a very real and believable way. Every adventure was described in a way that made it appear reasonable.
A story, put together in a very real and believable way. Every adventure was described in a way that made it appear reasonable.
December 20, 2018
Fast paced
This is an excellent book about revenge and love. The author keeps the story flowing in a way that keeps you turning the pages.
This is an excellent book about revenge and love. The author keeps the story flowing in a way that keeps you turning the pages.
December 23, 2018
Good read
Enjoyed story line and plot. Could have described distance and time traveled between towns and given more substance to folks in town.
Enjoyed story line and plot. Could have described distance and time traveled between towns and given more substance to folks in town.
December 27, 2018
A good western story and well written. However, the story is quite predictable and the villains are no surprise.
January 13, 2019
Excellent
The book was easy to read and had great content. There author tells a great story. This is a quality book.
The book was easy to read and had great content. There author tells a great story. This is a quality book.
January 24, 2019
Good read
Face paced and interesting. Good clean romance along the way with an amazing plot that never slowed down. Held my attention all the way.
Face paced and interesting. Good clean romance along the way with an amazing plot that never slowed down. Held my attention all the way.
January 24, 2019
Stubborn
I enjoyed this adventure story. A lot of damage was caused by selfishness. We can all do a better job of looking out for the other guy.
L
I enjoyed this adventure story. A lot of damage was caused by selfishness. We can all do a better job of looking out for the other guy.
L
January 28, 2019
Justice
Great western story of the struggles of homestead and ranchers. Also the pursuit of justice. Enjoyed the story well written of the western days of life.
Great western story of the struggles of homestead and ranchers. Also the pursuit of justice. Enjoyed the story well written of the western days of life.
January 28, 2019
Good characters
Fun and entertaining. However I was a little disappointed that I was able to figure out the bad guy so early in the book.
Fun and entertaining. However I was a little disappointed that I was able to figure out the bad guy so early in the book.
February 12, 2019
A good read
Easy reading. A good western to remind us of how it used to be living on the range. Very entertaining
Easy reading. A good western to remind us of how it used to be living on the range. Very entertaining
February 22, 2019
Excellently written!
The characters are well rounded and deep. This author obviously had a good understanding of ranching and western ways. Can't wait to read more!
The characters are well rounded and deep. This author obviously had a good understanding of ranching and western ways. Can't wait to read more!
February 27, 2019
Spell binding
Clean mystery Western I really appreciated. It held my attention right from the beginning It is so nice to find a Western that is not vulgar
Clean mystery Western I really appreciated. It held my attention right from the beginning It is so nice to find a Western that is not vulgar
June 9, 2019
Good Story Line
Enjoyed reading this book. Scott is a new author for me and I'm eager to check out another of his books.
Enjoyed reading this book. Scott is a new author for me and I'm eager to check out another of his books.
September 20, 2019
A very enjoyable tale.
Mostly believable plot, and hardly any typos. Nice to read one that has minimal graphic violence, too. Keep them coming!!!
Mostly believable plot, and hardly any typos. Nice to read one that has minimal graphic violence, too. Keep them coming!!!
October 20, 2019
Old school!
This book reminded me of a Louis L'Amour book and there isn't higher praise than that when talking westerns.....this was an entertaining read!
This book reminded me of a Louis L'Amour book and there isn't higher praise than that when talking westerns.....this was an entertaining read!
May 6, 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.
January 12, 2021
Wonderful western
I really enjoyed this western. It had everything, cattle rustlers, law men, gunmen and romance. What a read. I'm going to read more by this author.
I really enjoyed this western. It had everything, cattle rustlers, law men, gunmen and romance. What a read. I'm going to read more by this author.
March 3, 2022
Brand Justice Review
This book was well written and kept my attention to the very end. Looking forward to further books written by Sam Scott!
This book was well written and kept my attention to the very end. Looking forward to further books written by Sam Scott!
June 2, 2023
Great read
Great read. Interesting story line. Lo
ve the characters. It would be nice for a sequel. I think I would buy it if it happens.
Great read. Interesting story line. Lo
ve the characters. It would be nice for a sequel. I think I would buy it if it happens.
May 27, 2025
A feel-good read. The characters were well portrayed. Slight twist on typical western story. Stress-free story, but with just the right amount of tension.
October 17, 2025
5 Stars
A very good western. Luther returns home to find his younger brother has been murdered. He vowels to find the one's responsible.
A very good western. Luther returns home to find his younger brother has been murdered. He vowels to find the one's responsible.
February 6, 2019
A very good read! Many times westerns can get kinda bogged down in detail that makes them dry and a slough to read through. Not so with "Brand Justice." Sam Scott keeps the descriptions to a solid length without sacrificing the thrust of the story. By nature westerns need to be descriptive and explanatory in order to understand the lengths and trials the characters overcome or deal with. By keeping the narrative simple, Scott allows anyone to read and fully comprehend a story which, cliche as it may be - the tagline is "A Classic Western" after all - the story is engaging and makes one eager to keep reading. Westerns also have an element seen in many mystery and suspense novels - to keep one guessing about what is really going on. Scott deftly handles this without making one character too superhero-ish; making the mystery too simple; not making the narrative too otherworldly. I'm a fan of westerns but finding one which is engaging, with lots of details, characters one roots for and is realistic to the times while also crafting a real danger to the protagonist is a great challenge. As such, I find myself uninterested in many western writers outside of Louis L'Amour. Here's to hoping Scott inspires a breath of fresh air into a stale genre.
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