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Blood and Mystery in the Saloon: A Historical Western Adventure Book
Lillian Gale has taken ownership of the famous Big River saloon in the Utah Territory, since her husband’s passing. When a powerful rancher’s son is found dead behind her saloon, all fingers point at her. There is no doubt that someone wants Lillian behind bars. Luckily for her, Boone Travers, the sheriff of the town, will do whatever it takes to rescue his good friend and the woman he is falling in love with. Will Lillian manage to escape from a dangerous trap, or will she be sentenced for a crime that she never committed?
With the real killer out there, no one in town can sleep peacefully. Boone is determined to shed light on the mystery and find out who committed this bloody crime. For now, he has no choice but to arrest Lillian, as she will be safer in prison. Boone knows deep inside that he will solve the case and that Lillian’s terrible nightmare will end for good. Will he eventually find out who set Lillian up and serve justice, or will he fail to complete his most challenging missions?
The trial tears the town apart and sparks a range war between local ranchers and the neighboring Navajo people. Blood feuds become complicated, and lives are pitted against one another in an epic clash of power and passion, love and loyalty. In the end, will Boone arrest the vicious killer and help Lillian celebrate the clearing of her name?
A gripping, action-packed western adventure filled with mystery, adrenaline, and drama. A must-read for fans of Western action with a touch of romance.
With the real killer out there, no one in town can sleep peacefully. Boone is determined to shed light on the mystery and find out who committed this bloody crime. For now, he has no choice but to arrest Lillian, as she will be safer in prison. Boone knows deep inside that he will solve the case and that Lillian’s terrible nightmare will end for good. Will he eventually find out who set Lillian up and serve justice, or will he fail to complete his most challenging missions?
The trial tears the town apart and sparks a range war between local ranchers and the neighboring Navajo people. Blood feuds become complicated, and lives are pitted against one another in an epic clash of power and passion, love and loyalty. In the end, will Boone arrest the vicious killer and help Lillian celebrate the clearing of her name?
A gripping, action-packed western adventure filled with mystery, adrenaline, and drama. A must-read for fans of Western action with a touch of romance.
- GenresWesterns
461 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2020
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About the author
Austin Grayson
121 books41 followersAustin Grayson was born in Wichita, Kansas. He married his high school sweetheart and they currently live happily with their two daughters and an adorable Labrador.
He studied cinematography in the University of North Carolina, but his true passion was always writing stories.
Ever since he could remember, everything inside of him was looking for adventure; in books, movies, life. Now he also gets to write about it!
When he’s not writing, Austin enjoys fishing, trekking, horse-riding and Spaghetti Westerns which he loves watching along with his family every chance they get.
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May 1, 2020
An AG. Utah Western Action Adventure (BAMITS) (AHWAB)
AG. has penned a Utah western action adventure titled, "Blood and Mystery in the Saloon" which begins with a farmers homestead being burned the ground. The farmer and his wife are killed by Navajo Indians. The daughter is caught by white men who plan to take her and sell her in Mexico. The Sheriff and his Deputy approach the Navajo's and find they do not have the girl. The Sheriff keeps digging and in the mean time the biggest ranchers son is murdered. This brings the town out in full force against the Sheriffs paramour. They head to trial. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
AG. has penned a Utah western action adventure titled, "Blood and Mystery in the Saloon" which begins with a farmers homestead being burned the ground. The farmer and his wife are killed by Navajo Indians. The daughter is caught by white men who plan to take her and sell her in Mexico. The Sheriff and his Deputy approach the Navajo's and find they do not have the girl. The Sheriff keeps digging and in the mean time the biggest ranchers son is murdered. This brings the town out in full force against the Sheriffs paramour. They head to trial. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
May 14, 2020
Overall a good and enjoyable book. I thought I had figured out who the murderer was, but I wasn't even close. The latter third of the book was a bit confusing though, where Marvin suddenly became Melvin, and Mark became Mike in the middle of a conversation and then Mark again. The latter third of the book also had some typos and missing words or double words that made it harder to read, but as I said, overall it was a good and enjoyable book.
February 24, 2020
Terrible story
Historical fiction? What was historical?? Did you think you were rewriting Dante 's Inferno? Do you want to be a preacher?? Were you mocking current politics in the White House. What kind of research was done? Mexicans came into Arizona during that time period, not Utah. Saloons with fancy ladies--in Southern Utah? Lol. The blood bath between the Navajo and town folks was disgusting, and was shody at best. I've read most of your books and enjoyed them. This was not a western and had no historical accuracy at all.
Historical fiction? What was historical?? Did you think you were rewriting Dante 's Inferno? Do you want to be a preacher?? Were you mocking current politics in the White House. What kind of research was done? Mexicans came into Arizona during that time period, not Utah. Saloons with fancy ladies--in Southern Utah? Lol. The blood bath between the Navajo and town folks was disgusting, and was shody at best. I've read most of your books and enjoyed them. This was not a western and had no historical accuracy at all.
May 16, 2020
There’s a lot going on in this book. Poor Lillian couldn’t catch a break; Sheriff Boone is busy from the beginning; and, Indians are involved with ranchers in the area. All this makes for a great read that took us back to early old western days. (I do know that when my hubby is involved in the read, I can’t get him to put the book down.) There are many scenes of harsh reality of what the ranchers went through and how lawmen lost their lives in protecting the new citizens as they came west. It a great book and we loved it.
February 8, 2020
Kill or be killed
The story delivered such a brilliant story of raw action! It wasn’t even just one event but a series of intertwined yet totally different struggles from different sides. It would have been overwhelming but the way it was written was absolutely brilliant! The rules of nature and the cultural divide and clashes of the time period were incorporated really well.
The story delivered such a brilliant story of raw action! It wasn’t even just one event but a series of intertwined yet totally different struggles from different sides. It would have been overwhelming but the way it was written was absolutely brilliant! The rules of nature and the cultural divide and clashes of the time period were incorporated really well.
June 29, 2024
Blood and Mystery in The Saloon
This is the story of a young man whose father is very wealthy and owns lots of land. He is murdered and found out behind the saloon,when found by the saloon owner she is charged and jailed. Only to be later found not guilty. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
This is the story of a young man whose father is very wealthy and owns lots of land. He is murdered and found out behind the saloon,when found by the saloon owner she is charged and jailed. Only to be later found not guilty. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
July 21, 2024
Fun to read
This was a fun book to read. There is plenty of ongoing action and intrigue to keep a reader interested and entertained.
Grayson did a great job of bringing together several pieces of the story at the end in a rapid-fire conclusion.
If you like action westerns, you will enjoy this book. I rated it four stars for the fun and the tying together loose ends.
This was a fun book to read. There is plenty of ongoing action and intrigue to keep a reader interested and entertained.
Grayson did a great job of bringing together several pieces of the story at the end in a rapid-fire conclusion.
If you like action westerns, you will enjoy this book. I rated it four stars for the fun and the tying together loose ends.
February 13, 2020
It All Started In The Saloon
Austin Grayson took a saloon,a small town,a sheriff and a madam and turned them into a story that wreaks of power gone bad and a condemned relationship turned upside down to become a great love story!
Austin Grayson took a saloon,a small town,a sheriff and a madam and turned them into a story that wreaks of power gone bad and a condemned relationship turned upside down to become a great love story!
February 14, 2020
Blood and Mystery in the Saloon A Historical Western Adventure Book
This is a very good story and adventure it is action packed with murder kidnapping and a innocent young woman violated and then a range war but love survives.This author writes very well
This is a very good story and adventure it is action packed with murder kidnapping and a innocent young woman violated and then a range war but love survives.This author writes very well
February 20, 2020
Action with murders kidnappings and Indian attacks
Lots of action with brave men and a few brave women. This book is full of unexpected twists and turns you won't expect. Lots of violence so be prepared for heart wrenching and blood pumping action as you get into it.
Lots of action with brave men and a few brave women. This book is full of unexpected twists and turns you won't expect. Lots of violence so be prepared for heart wrenching and blood pumping action as you get into it.
February 26, 2020
Never know who your friends are.
Great book, I really enjoy your books. This was very interexting, kept you on your toes to figure out what came next. You have a way of bringing your characters to life.
Great book, I really enjoy your books. This was very interexting, kept you on your toes to figure out what came next. You have a way of bringing your characters to life.
March 5, 2020
Blood and Mystery in the Saloon
This shouldn't have been written in the method it was. The amount of words does not make a story. This seemed to go on and on with description and simple things are expounded upon way too much.
This shouldn't have been written in the method it was. The amount of words does not make a story. This seemed to go on and on with description and simple things are expounded upon way too much.
July 29, 2020
Western
If you like western you will really like this book. See if you can guess the killer before revealed. I didn't. The Sheriff is strong on the law and it is tested. It has fighting, women and indians. It will be a reread several times over.
If you like western you will really like this book. See if you can guess the killer before revealed. I didn't. The Sheriff is strong on the law and it is tested. It has fighting, women and indians. It will be a reread several times over.
August 6, 2020
Wow, what a great story! Loved reading all the events that pulled together to cause all the trouble with the Indians and the ranchers. Love Boone and Lillian. The life they lived was not easy but in their own ways they wanted justice and love. They find it together. Great job on this story Austin!
September 30, 2020
Blood Mystery in the salo
Always good. But this was not at your best. I enjoy your books. Didn't seem your style. But was still good. Daniel was killed off to soon. Though he should have gone after carolina. But looking forward to your next one JD
Always good. But this was not at your best. I enjoy your books. Didn't seem your style. But was still good. Daniel was killed off to soon. Though he should have gone after carolina. But looking forward to your next one JD
February 20, 2020
Sorry, Austin
I read about half. If you live Zane Gray, Edgar Rice Burroughs, et al, you will love this book.
The style isn't to my taste.
I read about half. If you live Zane Gray, Edgar Rice Burroughs, et al, you will love this book.
The style isn't to my taste.
February 21, 2020
Too preachy
I usually like this author. Not this book. You lose the storyline in all the preaching. Paragraph after paragraph not needed in the story.
I usually like this author. Not this book. You lose the storyline in all the preaching. Paragraph after paragraph not needed in the story.
April 17, 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.
June 9, 2020
Good Story But Very Violent
The plot kept me guessing until the end. The characters were strong and believable. There were many bloody scenes. It was a real page turner.
The plot kept me guessing until the end. The characters were strong and believable. There were many bloody scenes. It was a real page turner.
November 27, 2021
Got a little crazy at the end but before the battle there was a good mystery going.
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