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Rogue Lawman: Volume One
ROGUE LAWMAN, GIDEON HAWK, CAN TURN FROM MARSHAL TO EXECUTIONER WITH THE PULL OF A TRIGGER...Guided only by the barrel of his pistol, former deputy marshal Gideon Hawk no longer abides by conventional laws. Known as the Rogue Lawman, he serves his own brand of justice by carving his way through the West, leaving fallen criminals in his wake.When “Three Fingers” Ned Meade kills his ten-year-old son, which results in his wife's suicide, Gideon, once a lawman of principle, embarks on a mission of vengeance against Meade—one that will make him a wanted man.Rogue The Complete Series, Volume One includes Rogue Lawman; Deadly Prey; Cold Corpse, Hot Trail; Bullets over Bedlam; and Border Snakes.“Action-packed…for fans of traditional westerns.”—Booklist
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1037 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2020
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Peter Brandvold
191 books130 followersPeter Brandvold has written well over one hundred action westerns under his own name and his pseudonym, Frank Leslie. Born and raised in North Dakota, he has lived all over the West. He currently lives in western Minnesota with his dog. Follow him at Amazon and here peterbrandvold.blogspot.comand here: facebook.com/peter.brandvold.
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January 7, 2020
Peter Brandvold – The Rogue Lawman – Reviewed 12/30/19
Hangings, Marshalls, Governors, outlaws, Sexy Outlaw, Betrayal and they are all against Hawk!
Gideon Hawk is a Deputy Marshall in the Dakota Territory. An easy-going man that loves his wife, Linda, and son, Jubal, also has a deep regard for the law. His wife was a fragile woman and his boy was a little slow in getting started in life. Linda and Hawk worked with him but Jubal was just going to take his time enjoying life. His favorite things were fishing with his dad and carving his beloved horses. Doing his job, Gideon had arrested Ted Meade, and he was hanged for his crimes. You can’t be a lawman and not gain lots of enemies, from people that get caught to the family members! Ned Meade was one of those that intended to make sure Hawk paid for his part in his brother’s death.
Ned found out about Hawk’s son and arrived at the school. He had told Jubal that his dad had sent him and that his dad was going to buy him a horse. He insisted that Jubal needed to check out the horse, so he needed to come with him. Now being a Marshall didn’t pay all that much, so to add to his income when he was not chasing someone, he dealt faro at the local saloon. On this day, he had just returned to dealing when the schoolmarm showed up. She let him know that Jubal did not return to the classroom after their break and that he rode off with some rough-looking men.
Over the next 24 hours was the time that changed Gideon Hawk’s life forever! Losing both Jubal and Linda caused a coldness to enter his heart, and he was not sure it would ever thaw. Gideon Hawk was going to continue to clear the world of the scum, but he was going to do it on his terms only!!!
What did I like? This was the most moving western that I have read in a long time. Being a mother and having lost a son, I know the freeze that seeps into the heart, and you don’t think it will ever leave. The pain just never stops. Peter did an excellent job of writing and expressing those emotions. I felt every moment of agony all over again as Hawk did. The other four stories continue these emotional feelings, all the while he doles out Hawks' law. The final story “Bullets over Bedlam and Border Snakes” brought a really passionate finish to this omnibus. It brought me to tears!!!!
What will you like? If you have read any of Peter’s books, such as Yakima Henry and others, you will know that he is an exceptional writer that pays close attention to details. His characters are amazing, and many feel so real that you would think that you are reading a history book. He takes them and molds them into the person next door that you definitely want to know or at least you can relate to them. Another of his writing talents is the attention he pays to the descriptions, right down to what the character is wearing. All of this takes and puts you right into the storyline yourself. It is amazing. These five books will open up the wild WEST to you in a way that you have not experienced before. Get ready for one exceptional ride through the hell that Gideon Hawk lived through. Awesome!!
Hangings, Marshalls, Governors, outlaws, Sexy Outlaw, Betrayal and they are all against Hawk!
Gideon Hawk is a Deputy Marshall in the Dakota Territory. An easy-going man that loves his wife, Linda, and son, Jubal, also has a deep regard for the law. His wife was a fragile woman and his boy was a little slow in getting started in life. Linda and Hawk worked with him but Jubal was just going to take his time enjoying life. His favorite things were fishing with his dad and carving his beloved horses. Doing his job, Gideon had arrested Ted Meade, and he was hanged for his crimes. You can’t be a lawman and not gain lots of enemies, from people that get caught to the family members! Ned Meade was one of those that intended to make sure Hawk paid for his part in his brother’s death.
Ned found out about Hawk’s son and arrived at the school. He had told Jubal that his dad had sent him and that his dad was going to buy him a horse. He insisted that Jubal needed to check out the horse, so he needed to come with him. Now being a Marshall didn’t pay all that much, so to add to his income when he was not chasing someone, he dealt faro at the local saloon. On this day, he had just returned to dealing when the schoolmarm showed up. She let him know that Jubal did not return to the classroom after their break and that he rode off with some rough-looking men.
Over the next 24 hours was the time that changed Gideon Hawk’s life forever! Losing both Jubal and Linda caused a coldness to enter his heart, and he was not sure it would ever thaw. Gideon Hawk was going to continue to clear the world of the scum, but he was going to do it on his terms only!!!
What did I like? This was the most moving western that I have read in a long time. Being a mother and having lost a son, I know the freeze that seeps into the heart, and you don’t think it will ever leave. The pain just never stops. Peter did an excellent job of writing and expressing those emotions. I felt every moment of agony all over again as Hawk did. The other four stories continue these emotional feelings, all the while he doles out Hawks' law. The final story “Bullets over Bedlam and Border Snakes” brought a really passionate finish to this omnibus. It brought me to tears!!!!
What will you like? If you have read any of Peter’s books, such as Yakima Henry and others, you will know that he is an exceptional writer that pays close attention to details. His characters are amazing, and many feel so real that you would think that you are reading a history book. He takes them and molds them into the person next door that you definitely want to know or at least you can relate to them. Another of his writing talents is the attention he pays to the descriptions, right down to what the character is wearing. All of this takes and puts you right into the storyline yourself. It is amazing. These five books will open up the wild WEST to you in a way that you have not experienced before. Get ready for one exceptional ride through the hell that Gideon Hawk lived through. Awesome!!
July 5, 2020
Not Bad (but somewhat unbelievable)
I chose the 4 rating because the dialogue, characters and locations were well done. I didn't give the books a 5 because of poor proofing and unbelievable situations/action scenes. One example: Spoiler? Hawk is captured, guns taken, grulla run off and he's beaten within an inch of his life, then staked out, naked to die. Three days later he's rescued, healed over several months, and miraculously rides away on his grulla with his personal guns (Henry rifle, silver Russian break-top and Colt) back in his possession.
I chose the 4 rating because the dialogue, characters and locations were well done. I didn't give the books a 5 because of poor proofing and unbelievable situations/action scenes. One example: Spoiler? Hawk is captured, guns taken, grulla run off and he's beaten within an inch of his life, then staked out, naked to die. Three days later he's rescued, healed over several months, and miraculously rides away on his grulla with his personal guns (Henry rifle, silver Russian break-top and Colt) back in his possession.
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February 29, 2020Mr. Brandvold goes above and beyond in this outstanding suspenseful western series of old American folklore adventures. He pulls no punches as the Rogue Lawman begins his retaliation for the death of his wife and son!
Hawk uses whatever is available or necessary to bring justice to the western frontier and doesn't have any compassion for those who put themselves above the law. Never a dull moment throughout this compelling series of unending excitement, as the Rogue Lawman begins his retaliation for real, as he uses whatever force is necessary, or equipment is available to accomplish his mission.
I bought this book, not realizing that it was a series of unending excitement, and believe me, when I say it was money well spent! Not only that, I bought the second set of stories also! This outstanding descriptive rendition of how our old American West was probably tamed is one of the most compelling series of western adventures I have had the opportunity to follow! Plenty of gunplay, and a little bit of romancing involved throughout the entire book! Outstanding storylines from beginning to end, and the character selections could not have been any better portrayed, as they continuously fulfilled their assignments with outstanding results.
Definitely recommend this outstanding western masterpiece to everyone, but especially to all you western addicted fanatics especially if you love ongoing gunfighting action. Never a slow down of realistic old western folklore adventures throughout the entire book. Don't miss the exceptionally descriptive rendition of realistic old American western folklore stories!😄
Hawk uses whatever is available or necessary to bring justice to the western frontier and doesn't have any compassion for those who put themselves above the law. Never a dull moment throughout this compelling series of unending excitement, as the Rogue Lawman begins his retaliation for real, as he uses whatever force is necessary, or equipment is available to accomplish his mission.
I bought this book, not realizing that it was a series of unending excitement, and believe me, when I say it was money well spent! Not only that, I bought the second set of stories also! This outstanding descriptive rendition of how our old American West was probably tamed is one of the most compelling series of western adventures I have had the opportunity to follow! Plenty of gunplay, and a little bit of romancing involved throughout the entire book! Outstanding storylines from beginning to end, and the character selections could not have been any better portrayed, as they continuously fulfilled their assignments with outstanding results.
Definitely recommend this outstanding western masterpiece to everyone, but especially to all you western addicted fanatics especially if you love ongoing gunfighting action. Never a slow down of realistic old western folklore adventures throughout the entire book. Don't miss the exceptionally descriptive rendition of realistic old American western folklore stories!😄
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February 6, 2020I am appalled at Brandvold's writing. Over the past few years I have read 100's of good westerns by scores of authors. None of them saw the need to misuse of to take the Lord's name in vain as Brandhold does. I will NOT buy nor read another of his books. There is also no need for his often use of the F... Word. He seems to believe that he is intelligent by using many words which I needed a dictionary to understand, but many of these words were misused. It is sad to see someone that has to go out of his way to use profanities and to use and take the Lord's name in vain as he did. I'm sorry that I ever read this book and if you read it I believe you will regret it also
See above comments and do not waste your time or money 💰 on this book. I am sorry that I did
See above comments and do not waste your time or money 💰 on this book. I am sorry that I did
April 8, 2020
Raw, earthy, brutal frontier action with the men and women of the times
Nothing sugar coated as this deputy US Marshall dispenses his own form of justice to cutthroats, killers, and evil outlaws on both sides of the border. Seeing his young son hanged and his wife’s subsequent suicide drives him to serve his own brand of justice on those too smart to be caught or too dangerous for other lawmen to tackle. Great characters, tense action, sudden twists with a caveat that some actions go into too much detail. Well worth the time.
Nothing sugar coated as this deputy US Marshall dispenses his own form of justice to cutthroats, killers, and evil outlaws on both sides of the border. Seeing his young son hanged and his wife’s subsequent suicide drives him to serve his own brand of justice on those too smart to be caught or too dangerous for other lawmen to tackle. Great characters, tense action, sudden twists with a caveat that some actions go into too much detail. Well worth the time.
April 15, 2024
I learned about Mr. Brandvold through his Ben Stillman series - "the sexiest westerns". They were filled with well-developed good guys and gals that developed with every book. The bad guys were always new and always, in the grand tradition, lost. It was amusing to watch Ben grow older.
I was expecting the same sort of white hat- black hat western in this one. Boy was I shocked. Gideon Hawk is a totally different lawman. The novel is stark and dark but has all the usual great action. I am intrigued by Marshall Hawk and can't wait to get to the next one.
I was expecting the same sort of white hat- black hat western in this one. Boy was I shocked. Gideon Hawk is a totally different lawman. The novel is stark and dark but has all the usual great action. I am intrigued by Marshall Hawk and can't wait to get to the next one.
April 29, 2020
Extremely well written
Brandvold's prose is great. His descriptions of the land and the people are superb. My only problem is the story lines. For the most part they are all identical, man hunts outlaws, man finds beautiful girl, girl gets killed and man kills outlaws. Probably wouldn't have been as obvious of I had not read the books as a series. I would still highly recommend this book.
Brandvold's prose is great. His descriptions of the land and the people are superb. My only problem is the story lines. For the most part they are all identical, man hunts outlaws, man finds beautiful girl, girl gets killed and man kills outlaws. Probably wouldn't have been as obvious of I had not read the books as a series. I would still highly recommend this book.
October 6, 2024
Rogue Lawman was not......
Branvold is a good author and I have enjoyed his style. However, this wasn't what I was expecting. The first of the five stories was good. It was crisp and well told. After that, the stories were rehashed over and over again. Then, the last story and ending were over the top. Because of this, I just didn't have a good feeling about where the next storyline would go. A 4 out of 5 rating.
Branvold is a good author and I have enjoyed his style. However, this wasn't what I was expecting. The first of the five stories was good. It was crisp and well told. After that, the stories were rehashed over and over again. Then, the last story and ending were over the top. Because of this, I just didn't have a good feeling about where the next storyline would go. A 4 out of 5 rating.
May 5, 2020
Foul language not needed
Book one was good and from there the foul language started. You can write better when you are telling someone things without the cuss words. I would just rate your books r rated and I will send back volume two as unread. Not interested in language like this when I read. Too bad.
Book one was good and from there the foul language started. You can write better when you are telling someone things without the cuss words. I would just rate your books r rated and I will send back volume two as unread. Not interested in language like this when I read. Too bad.
June 28, 2020
Murder rape murder murder
Every page has someone murderer and even 20 pages there is another rape, I did read it to see if the main character Hawk would retreat back to the caring family and law man that he once was but every chapter was the same. I will not read book 2. If your dreams lot the old West are about gangs, booze, guns and brothels.....fill your boots!
Every page has someone murderer and even 20 pages there is another rape, I did read it to see if the main character Hawk would retreat back to the caring family and law man that he once was but every chapter was the same. I will not read book 2. If your dreams lot the old West are about gangs, booze, guns and brothels.....fill your boots!
July 15, 2021
Excellent set of books, so rich in description that it plays out like a film in your head. All the characters are well rounded especially Hawk and his sometimes nemesis,lover, rescuer, and pain in the ass Saradee.
Highly recommended, some of the best westerns I have read.
Tough, gritty and very adult.
Read them on your porch, smoking a quirley and swigging corn whiskey out of a jug!
Highly recommended, some of the best westerns I have read.
Tough, gritty and very adult.
Read them on your porch, smoking a quirley and swigging corn whiskey out of a jug!
October 26, 2023
More Action and Blood.
This group of books is action on top of action. The books tell Hawks beginning story with heartache and blood. The characters all are real and mean that he goes after. Saradee’s character is very mixed up and seems to only have feelings for Hawk. Hawk goes after trouble makes and he himself stays in trouble. Read and enjoy.
This group of books is action on top of action. The books tell Hawks beginning story with heartache and blood. The characters all are real and mean that he goes after. Saradee’s character is very mixed up and seems to only have feelings for Hawk. Hawk goes after trouble makes and he himself stays in trouble. Read and enjoy.
January 8, 2020
Seeking retrobution for the death of his wife an son, Gideon Hawk begins a quest to rid the West of lawless killers.I liked these stories even though they are short. If you enjoy action with a kick butt, take no prisoners main character you will enjoy these stories.
January 26, 2020
Outstanding!
I've read many Westerns about outlaws , lawmen, and Indians but this was one of the best! Can't wait to read the next installment of the Rogue Lawman! Oh! Not forgetting Saradee either!!!
I've read many Westerns about outlaws , lawmen, and Indians but this was one of the best! Can't wait to read the next installment of the Rogue Lawman! Oh! Not forgetting Saradee either!!!
February 17, 2020
This is Brandvoids' best book.
I have read many books by this author, I have enjoyed them all. This book was thrilling. The entire story was spell binding, plot exceptional, characters new and fresh. Do yourself a favor and read this book.
I have read many books by this author, I have enjoyed them all. This book was thrilling. The entire story was spell binding, plot exceptional, characters new and fresh. Do yourself a favor and read this book.
February 19, 2020
Enjoyable western story that will be read without stopping.
I loved that the story was very long, six hours with adventure and some sadness. The rogue lawman dispenses justice with the help of a very helpful female outlaw who seem to show up when the needed the most.
I loved that the story was very long, six hours with adventure and some sadness. The rogue lawman dispenses justice with the help of a very helpful female outlaw who seem to show up when the needed the most.
March 2, 2020
Rogue Lawman: series =#1
This is a great action packed adventure that keeps your interest and attention start to finish. The characters were pretty good and as usual a bit over the top but all in all a good solid story.
This is a great action packed adventure that keeps your interest and attention start to finish. The characters were pretty good and as usual a bit over the top but all in all a good solid story.
August 18, 2020
Rogue Lawman
I enjoyed this book very much
I would rather have this guy for a friend. Seems like the blond would have made him a good mate. But I don't know who's going to take who.JD
I enjoyed this book very much
I would rather have this guy for a friend. Seems like the blond would have made him a good mate. But I don't know who's going to take who.JD
September 17, 2020
Good book
This book through a series of short stories kept the action coming. The characters were easy to follow and came to life, I came to really grasp Hawks conflict of right and wrong. Am looking forward to volume 2.
This book through a series of short stories kept the action coming. The characters were easy to follow and came to life, I came to really grasp Hawks conflict of right and wrong. Am looking forward to volume 2.
June 18, 2021
And you thought you had a lonely life
Brandvold is a prolific writer with detail unquestioned. The reader feels the story one line at a time. If you want to take a ride in a great western experience, I dare you to start reading this life of a Rogue Lawman.
Brandvold is a prolific writer with detail unquestioned. The reader feels the story one line at a time. If you want to take a ride in a great western experience, I dare you to start reading this life of a Rogue Lawman.
August 5, 2021
WOW!! A great read.
Could not put the book down. He uses terms of the old west that I have never heard before. Throughout all those first six books there was action going on all the time. It was a great read. Can’t wait to read the rest of the books.
Could not put the book down. He uses terms of the old west that I have never heard before. Throughout all those first six books there was action going on all the time. It was a great read. Can’t wait to read the rest of the books.
October 13, 2021
Superlative story telling
This is a very fine read, every character is interesting and well written. It is well paced and exciting. I hated coming to the last page as I didn't want it to end.
Well done.
This is a very fine read, every character is interesting and well written. It is well paced and exciting. I hated coming to the last page as I didn't want it to end.
Well done.
January 17, 2022
Long but good
I really enjoyed this book but it was lengthy. The action never stopped but kept you turning the pages as fast as you could. I would recommend this to any lover of westerns.
I really enjoyed this book but it was lengthy. The action never stopped but kept you turning the pages as fast as you could. I would recommend this to any lover of westerns.
June 27, 2024
Rogue Lawman
A great read about a lawman gone bad. He had quite a few episodes of killing bad people who deserved to die. Anyone intending to rad this book plan on it taking a lot of time.
A great read about a lawman gone bad. He had quite a few episodes of killing bad people who deserved to die. Anyone intending to rad this book plan on it taking a lot of time.
March 11, 2025
A good long read.
Enjoyed the series overall. A rough edged Louis Lamour western. Overdone killings and crude sex. Some of the killings hurt the story. Juliana and Ironside specifically.
Enjoyed the series overall. A rough edged Louis Lamour western. Overdone killings and crude sex. Some of the killings hurt the story. Juliana and Ironside specifically.
February 15, 2020
X the sex.
February 25, 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.
March 8, 2020
Gideon Hawk, Deputy US Marshall. Honest as they come. Until the man that murdered his son goes free because of a dirty prosecutor and judge, turning him into the Rogue Lawman.
April 10, 2020
Blood and Guts
If you're looking for non-stop gun battles and gory details, this is the book for you. Oh, and plenty of raw sex, too.
If you're looking for non-stop gun battles and gory details, this is the book for you. Oh, and plenty of raw sex, too.
April 13, 2020
Lots of action. Plenty of people shot. Nothing extraordinary, another 🐎 opera.
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