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Timber: United States Marshal #1
Timber: United States Marshal: A Brand New Gun
A brand Western adventure from the author of "Clint Clay - The Texan Avenger!"
Jake Timber is a tortured man, repaying his debt to society for avenging the brutal murders of his wife and daughter. In his work as a special agent, tasked with ridding the territory of criminals, he takes no prisoners, and gives no mercy. His job is to hunt down wanted men, asking no questions before delivering his own brand of justice through the barrel of a gun. While traveling through the territory, Timber finds himself in the middle of a turf war in the town of Heaven Brook, where he helps bring an end to the tyranny of two powerful men.
Jake Timber is a tortured man, repaying his debt to society for avenging the brutal murders of his wife and daughter. In his work as a special agent, tasked with ridding the territory of criminals, he takes no prisoners, and gives no mercy. His job is to hunt down wanted men, asking no questions before delivering his own brand of justice through the barrel of a gun. While traveling through the territory, Timber finds himself in the middle of a turf war in the town of Heaven Brook, where he helps bring an end to the tyranny of two powerful men.
137 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2019
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October 22, 2018
Recently I have been reading some long and complex books. I was looking for a short, simple book to read. This book fit the bill. I enjoy a good western, but new authors to the genre are hard to find. I had read several of Robert Hanlon’s books. So I decided to try book one of a new series about Jake Timber, a United States Marshall.
This was a more or less average western except I felt the author attempted to make the protagonist, Jake Timber, a super hero. In a fast draw he shoots four men lined up against him and Timber takes a bad beating then is up and after the bad men the next day. I wish the author would be realistic and not try to overdo the action. Otherwise, the good guys were good and the bad guys were bad as in all western stories. I am willing to try more books in the series. The book makes a perfect action get-away story.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is two hours and 40 minutes. Ken O’Brien does a good job narrating the book. O’Brien has a good voice for narrating a western story. I believe this is my first experience listening to him read.
This was a more or less average western except I felt the author attempted to make the protagonist, Jake Timber, a super hero. In a fast draw he shoots four men lined up against him and Timber takes a bad beating then is up and after the bad men the next day. I wish the author would be realistic and not try to overdo the action. Otherwise, the good guys were good and the bad guys were bad as in all western stories. I am willing to try more books in the series. The book makes a perfect action get-away story.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is two hours and 40 minutes. Ken O’Brien does a good job narrating the book. O’Brien has a good voice for narrating a western story. I believe this is my first experience listening to him read.
November 29, 2025
Solid Western
I'm not new to Timber, but decided to finally read the book that started it all. Its basically Timber in Yojimbo (A Fistful of Dollars, Last Man Standing, etc.), pretty much follows that formula beat by beat. Not necessarily a bad thing, its a fast moving tale and Timber is a fun lead. Timber pits two rival gangs against each other to save a town from their influence.
Recommended not a bad start to the long running series.
I'm not new to Timber, but decided to finally read the book that started it all. Its basically Timber in Yojimbo (A Fistful of Dollars, Last Man Standing, etc.), pretty much follows that formula beat by beat. Not necessarily a bad thing, its a fast moving tale and Timber is a fun lead. Timber pits two rival gangs against each other to save a town from their influence.
Recommended not a bad start to the long running series.
August 30, 2018
I like Timber, as he is a man of few words and very good when he decides to take action. This novel starts strong and only gets better with each new episode. There is never a dull moment throughout the entire story and there is a little secret conspiracy that you will also enjoy.
Action? Most definitely. This is a dynamite entertainment story, as you just never know what Timber has in store at any time and the ongoing activity never ceases to amaze me. Five stars worthy and the characters never wavered from one bitter conflict to the next. Just prepare to read the entire book without any hesitation, as you will be as hooked as I was.
The storylines were descriptively descriptively perfect. I was practically mesmerized from beginning to end. Believe me, I have read many books in my lifetime and this one ranks very high on my top ten list. I was overwhelmed at time as to the author's exceptional abilities in presenting each and every detailed episode throughout the entire process. Mr. Hanlon is definitely one of my favorite western adventure writers, as he apparently has his readers interest at heart!
Most definitely recommend this book to you avid readers of our real old western folklore as you will get your full intent f exciting gunplay, bad guys VS bad guys, and the good guys VS the bad guys. Do not miss this very entertaining and especially heartwarming travel through what I believe represents the true western adventures in action!
Action? Most definitely. This is a dynamite entertainment story, as you just never know what Timber has in store at any time and the ongoing activity never ceases to amaze me. Five stars worthy and the characters never wavered from one bitter conflict to the next. Just prepare to read the entire book without any hesitation, as you will be as hooked as I was.
The storylines were descriptively descriptively perfect. I was practically mesmerized from beginning to end. Believe me, I have read many books in my lifetime and this one ranks very high on my top ten list. I was overwhelmed at time as to the author's exceptional abilities in presenting each and every detailed episode throughout the entire process. Mr. Hanlon is definitely one of my favorite western adventure writers, as he apparently has his readers interest at heart!
Most definitely recommend this book to you avid readers of our real old western folklore as you will get your full intent f exciting gunplay, bad guys VS bad guys, and the good guys VS the bad guys. Do not miss this very entertaining and especially heartwarming travel through what I believe represents the true western adventures in action!
August 7, 2018
THE TOWN TAMER..TIMBER
Justice to all and for all. Greedy men who steal from the poor, these men never work or take a bath either, but they know how to bully, rape, murder without blinking and eye. Timber is the Town Cleaner for the entire territory appointed by the Territorial Judge and backed by the Governor of the Territory. This is how Timber's is completing his probation until the Judge and Governor feel that he's fulfilled his probation requirements..such is life.
Justice to all and for all. Greedy men who steal from the poor, these men never work or take a bath either, but they know how to bully, rape, murder without blinking and eye. Timber is the Town Cleaner for the entire territory appointed by the Territorial Judge and backed by the Governor of the Territory. This is how Timber's is completing his probation until the Judge and Governor feel that he's fulfilled his probation requirements..such is life.
September 24, 2018
A Western About A Court Appointed U.S. Marshal With A Kill Order
RH has penned a western novel, number (1) , if the Timber series. A man pardoned by the Governor to stop the violence in West Texas. He has a "Dead or Alive" warrant. He proceeded to a small town where two wealthy miners are at War with each other. The fight continues until the town becomes the owners of both mines. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
RH has penned a western novel, number (1) , if the Timber series. A man pardoned by the Governor to stop the violence in West Texas. He has a "Dead or Alive" warrant. He proceeded to a small town where two wealthy miners are at War with each other. The fight continues until the town becomes the owners of both mines. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
August 27, 2021
Holy gunfights! I loved Louis L'Amour and his ability to take a hero into insurmountable odds, but WOW. Not sure where the second book is going, since the author killed off half the state of Montana. All the gunfighter in the history of gunfighters came into the small town to take over then face Timber...
July 20, 2018
Gold mines and gun battles
The story flowed well and presented some interesting strategies. When powerful men get out of hand, someone needs to take them down a notch or two. Timber is that man.
The story flowed well and presented some interesting strategies. When powerful men get out of hand, someone needs to take them down a notch or two. Timber is that man.
October 4, 2018
Very good read
Enjoyed reading hope there is more exciting books in the future living in the west and reading about the past is very rewarding experience
Enjoyed reading hope there is more exciting books in the future living in the west and reading about the past is very rewarding experience
January 30, 2022
Timber - Special Agent
This was an excellent western with tons of action, shootouts, bad guys and suspense. I enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down. I would heartily recommend it.
This was an excellent western with tons of action, shootouts, bad guys and suspense. I enjoyed it and had a hard time putting it down. I would heartily recommend it.
June 26, 2023
Cleanup person
Timber, A man with horrible nightmares and life that was change more than once overnight was someone I want to read more about. I believe there will be more arrest shoot outs cleanup in this series. Throughly. Enjoyed the book.
Timber, A man with horrible nightmares and life that was change more than once overnight was someone I want to read more about. I believe there will be more arrest shoot outs cleanup in this series. Throughly. Enjoyed the book.
October 12, 2023
1st read
It was interesting I could never get fully involved with the characters it seem to be a little bit out of this world With at least I had no foul language which is a real plus we will be trying another 1Maybe they'll get better as they go thank you
It was interesting I could never get fully involved with the characters it seem to be a little bit out of this world With at least I had no foul language which is a real plus we will be trying another 1Maybe they'll get better as they go thank you
August 23, 2018
Good
Good read Thurley and interesting write ok
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Good fit book book so to hell with this review
Good read Thurley and interesting write ok
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Good fit book book so to hell with this review
September 6, 2018
Awesome books, Timber is one tough U. S. Marshall, enjoy these books, thank you, Robert Hanlon, for some great reads.
October 2, 2018
I loved it. I found the story exciting. Timber is one smart lawman! I can hardly wait to start reading book 2.
November 18, 2018
Marshal
I loved this story, I recommend everyone to read this book, I look forward to reading more of his books. Kattie
I loved this story, I recommend everyone to read this book, I look forward to reading more of his books. Kattie
January 1, 2019
Good book!!!!
Really good book. Would have been better if it would have explored the beginning of his career as a lawman more. Overall a good book!
Really good book. Would have been better if it would have explored the beginning of his career as a lawman more. Overall a good book!
February 3, 2019
Fast read
I enjoyed this book because it was a fast paced, exciting page Turner that had my interest from Chapter one. I do plan on reading more in the series.
I enjoyed this book because it was a fast paced, exciting page Turner that had my interest from Chapter one. I do plan on reading more in the series.
May 12, 2019
No Talent Author
The author doesn't have the skills for writing a book. As Samuel Clemens stated "Easy writing is vile hard reading."
The author doesn't have the skills for writing a book. As Samuel Clemens stated "Easy writing is vile hard reading."
June 30, 2019
Lots of Shootouts
If you're looking for a good old shoot-em-up story, this book is for you. The scenarios tend to get monotonous.
If you're looking for a good old shoot-em-up story, this book is for you. The scenarios tend to get monotonous.
June 7, 2020
Good job
Good read good characters and plot. Can't wait to read the next book. Second time around but totally worth it
Good read good characters and plot. Can't wait to read the next book. Second time around but totally worth it
October 27, 2020
I REALLY enjoyed this. I read a lot of westerns and like that this was short, lots of action, and no love interest. Best one I’ve read in quite a while.
August 21, 2023
Timber: United States Marshal: A rand New Gun
This was a wonderful story. It kept me intrigued and did not want to put the book down. You’ve earned 5 stars.
This was a wonderful story. It kept me intrigued and did not want to put the book down. You’ve earned 5 stars.
August 5, 2024
Interesting
I love the determination and dedication of Timber. I love all his stories. I will definitely recommend this to everyone
I love the determination and dedication of Timber. I love all his stories. I will definitely recommend this to everyone
January 18, 2020
Great reading
Great author, The Timber Western, book one was a fun fast paced read. Looking forward to the rest of Robert Hanlon series of books.
Great author, The Timber Western, book one was a fun fast paced read. Looking forward to the rest of Robert Hanlon series of books.
April 7, 2023
WOW
If you like gun fights, this is a good choice. Timber shoots first most times, starts a war between two very greedy men, and is almost killed. What a story!
If you like gun fights, this is a good choice. Timber shoots first most times, starts a war between two very greedy men, and is almost killed. What a story!
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