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Marshall Family Western #6
First Rites
Gus craves adventure…
A real-life challenge…
Not a made-up obstacle course of ropes and tin cans.
Bred and trained to be a warrior–up to now–boredom and hard work have been his fiercest enemies.
The winter’s hay safely in the barn, he finally gets a few days of leisure with his best friends. They discover one of his father’s cows butchered and only the best cuts taken. Tracking the culprits, leads them to Mamma.
Mamma hungers for revenge–a vengeance so close she can almost taste its icy cold sweetness. And now that she has the perfect bait, the men will finally pay.
Gus and his friends know fists and guns, but Mamma knows secrets. Secrets they’d rather not hear and an enemy they’d never imagined.
Time is short. They must act.
If they fail, their loved ones will die…,
and they won’t be alive to mourn them.
Come for the budding romance—stay for the classic western battle between good and evil.
Get it now.
A real-life challenge…
Not a made-up obstacle course of ropes and tin cans.
Bred and trained to be a warrior–up to now–boredom and hard work have been his fiercest enemies.
The winter’s hay safely in the barn, he finally gets a few days of leisure with his best friends. They discover one of his father’s cows butchered and only the best cuts taken. Tracking the culprits, leads them to Mamma.
Mamma hungers for revenge–a vengeance so close she can almost taste its icy cold sweetness. And now that she has the perfect bait, the men will finally pay.
Gus and his friends know fists and guns, but Mamma knows secrets. Secrets they’d rather not hear and an enemy they’d never imagined.
Time is short. They must act.
If they fail, their loved ones will die…,
and they won’t be alive to mourn them.
Come for the budding romance—stay for the classic western battle between good and evil.
Get it now.
109 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2019
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June 5, 2019
My Review
Great story! Well plotted and executed! I have enjoyed reading and reviewing your books Wyatt. You have a wonderful way of putting words together to make the reader believe that they are standing with the characters in their journey, I cannot wait to read how Gus's trip to Texas goes!! Please let him and Judith remain in love. Although that will be for another book altogether. Keep writing so I can keep reading!!!!
Great story! Well plotted and executed! I have enjoyed reading and reviewing your books Wyatt. You have a wonderful way of putting words together to make the reader believe that they are standing with the characters in their journey, I cannot wait to read how Gus's trip to Texas goes!! Please let him and Judith remain in love. Although that will be for another book altogether. Keep writing so I can keep reading!!!!
June 28, 2019
Growing
It is a great story of fathers and mothers lifting teens grow and experience their own life adventures. I spent half the book thinking they should have gone for help but by the end they had proofed themselves.
It is a great story of fathers and mothers lifting teens grow and experience their own life adventures. I spent half the book thinking they should have gone for help but by the end they had proofed themselves.
October 21, 2019
I have read the six books in the series to date and have thoroughly enjoyed each. The series was especially interesting because it went from the life of young Thorn to his son Gus of approximately the same age. Hopefully, the next book of his son will be as exciting as the rest have been.
March 27, 2020
Love the characters
The author has done a great job building the characters and their adventures. I love stories of the old West and the struggles of the people. My grandparents lived in this era. Well worth the time to read.
The author has done a great job building the characters and their adventures. I love stories of the old West and the struggles of the people. My grandparents lived in this era. Well worth the time to read.
May 30, 2019
Great western books
I have just finished reading all the books in the Marshall family! I loved each one !!! A great read for the whole family
I have just finished reading all the books in the Marshall family! I loved each one !!! A great read for the whole family
June 27, 2019
Great series
Kept your attention from the very beginning. Lots of action, lots of characters and I couldn't hardly put the books down. Can't wait to read some more.
Kept your attention from the very beginning. Lots of action, lots of characters and I couldn't hardly put the books down. Can't wait to read some more.
February 6, 2020
Only my opinion
Here I am again! I did'nt give a review on some of the early stories because I was in to much of a rush to read the next book. But all were good.
Here I am again! I did'nt give a review on some of the early stories because I was in to much of a rush to read the next book. But all were good.
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October 10, 2020First Rites
Well I enjoyed all 5 some more than others. But like Father,like son. Both wanted to see over next hill. But Gus will be back for Judith. Hope to read some more of your books. They are fantastic. JD
Well I enjoyed all 5 some more than others. But like Father,like son. Both wanted to see over next hill. But Gus will be back for Judith. Hope to read some more of your books. They are fantastic. JD
January 3, 2021
Great book
Very good about the area in the story’s although some of the story lines were a little transparent I enjoyed reading them very much. Having grown up in Northern Wyoming I do understand all of the stories.
Very good about the area in the story’s although some of the story lines were a little transparent I enjoyed reading them very much. Having grown up in Northern Wyoming I do understand all of the stories.
August 14, 2022
An amazing series
This is totally different than what I've read before. It action packed and with quite a few twists and mixed in. I enjoyed the plotline as I couldn't imagine how it would end.
This is totally different than what I've read before. It action packed and with quite a few twists and mixed in. I enjoyed the plotline as I couldn't imagine how it would end.
August 17, 2023
Awesome story!
I’m so pleased to have found Wyatt Cochran. Excellent story teller and author. I will continue reading this author and encourage anyone who enjoys reading westerns to give him a read.
I’m so pleased to have found Wyatt Cochran. Excellent story teller and author. I will continue reading this author and encourage anyone who enjoys reading westerns to give him a read.
May 12, 2024
Outstanding
Mr Cochrane, this entire series has keep me up at night. Really I only read this in bed but sometimes I forget what time it is and regret it in the morning. Keep up the good work!
Mr Cochrane, this entire series has keep me up at night. Really I only read this in bed but sometimes I forget what time it is and regret it in the morning. Keep up the good work!
June 17, 2024
Compelling
Westerns were something of my youth, since then my interests have varied greatly, but I do believe your writings have turned me back from wandering to westerners. Keep writing g, I am loving it
Westerns were something of my youth, since then my interests have varied greatly, but I do believe your writings have turned me back from wandering to westerners. Keep writing g, I am loving it
June 28, 2020
I wanted to smack some sense into the girl
It's neat to read of the next generation. Great series. Great transition book. Highly recommended for adult and teenage readers.
It's neat to read of the next generation. Great series. Great transition book. Highly recommended for adult and teenage readers.
November 13, 2020
Good
Reà,
Keep.up the good work love your books.theyare very interesting,keep up on the marshall series.good reads,thank you,this is not easy when I can't see good
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Reà,
Keep.up the good work love your books.theyare very interesting,keep up on the marshall series.good reads,thank you,this is not easy when I can't see good
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May 9, 2021
A Great Series
I've read all 6 books so far and looking forward to the next one. The author seems like a real Western man.
I've read all 6 books so far and looking forward to the next one. The author seems like a real Western man.
October 8, 2021
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.
April 21, 2022
Very Surprising
This book had a lot of twists and turns. Was not predictable as some books are. Would start reading and realize it was late.
Good read.
This book had a lot of twists and turns. Was not predictable as some books are. Would start reading and realize it was late.
Good read.
January 31, 2023
Learn more about the Marshall family!!
Very good book. Keeps you wanting to read more and find out what is going to happen next. It is straightforward and well written.
Very good book. Keeps you wanting to read more and find out what is going to happen next. It is straightforward and well written.
June 1, 2025
I look forward to the next adventure. Wayatt Cochrane's writing is very descriptive. His descriptions pull you into the story. As soon as I end one I immediately download the next one.
July 17, 2025
First Rites books 6
Top five of my reading great story twist and turns great ending hope you and your family great ones ahead
Top five of my reading great story twist and turns great ending hope you and your family great ones ahead
August 8, 2025
Outstanding
Great adventure. All that trouble just to go a fishing for a bit. He'll or high water won't stop this crew.
Rock on!
Great adventure. All that trouble just to go a fishing for a bit. He'll or high water won't stop this crew.
Rock on!
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