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Sheriff Ben Stillman #4
Once Late With a .38
FROM THE CURRENT KING OF THE FAST-MOVING, HARD-HITTING, SEXY WESTERN ADVENTURE! The Classic Sheriff Ben Stillman Series Continues... Sheriff Ben Stillman has enough of a hard time keeping the peace in the town of Clantick without having to worry about the likes of Matt Parrish. Since his father died, Matt has been responsible for the Circle P Ranch in the Two-Bear Mountains--and his hotheaded streak has been responsible for a lot of trouble with other ranchers...including his future father-in-law, Tom Suthern. Despite failing health and loss of profits, Tom refused to sell his spread to Matt, even with Matt about to marry old Tom's daughter. So when Matt is discovered in the presence of Tom's bullet-riddled corpse, people naturally assume he murdered the old man. Now, it's up to Ben Stillman to protect Matt from a trigger-happy posse and find the real killer--before it's too late and a powder keg of violence explodes in Three-Witch Valley… "Make room on your shelf of favorites; Peter Brandvold will be staking out a claim there.” —Spur Award Winning Author, Frank Roderus For fans of William W. Johnstone and George P. Cosmatos’s Tombstone, you’ll love this fourth novel in the epic, fast-paced Sheriff Ben Stillman series.
- GenresWesterns
250 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Peter Brandvold
192 books128 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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March 25, 2019
I have had the opportunity to read all of this series, this far and all stories have been outstandingly great. Ben Stillman is a man that considers justice as definitely the answer to end all major problems. Probably one of the most endearing series of outstanding western folklore adventures I have had the opportunity to read, as I never know what to expect next.
Definitely five stars worthy, as these very descriptive, and always heartwarming adventures, touches any reader's heartstrings with unending emotional connection. Each new book seems to touch me in anew and exciting family-friendly way, as each and every new character adds more colorful western atmosphere as the story develops. Mr. Brandvold's exceptionally outstanding storylines successfully portrays the individual's attitude towards their assigned tasks and their multitude of accomplishments throughout the entire story.
I enjoy the significant gunfights, encouraging romance and the compassionate camaraderie of the good guys, while the relationship of the bad guys is somewhat undetermined until the end of the book is very near. Too, in case you are interested, the relationships between the men and ladies can be a little descriptive at times and the language a little off color, but not excessive enough to be too demeaning, or offensive.
Definitely recommend this compassionately outstanding masterpiece of our old western folklore adventures too all readers, regardless of your reading preference, but especially to you lovers of endearing western excitement storytelling. Too, I am you will become as attached to Ben Stillman, and his entertaining entourage, as I have been. Most definitely worthy of you time!
Definitely five stars worthy, as these very descriptive, and always heartwarming adventures, touches any reader's heartstrings with unending emotional connection. Each new book seems to touch me in anew and exciting family-friendly way, as each and every new character adds more colorful western atmosphere as the story develops. Mr. Brandvold's exceptionally outstanding storylines successfully portrays the individual's attitude towards their assigned tasks and their multitude of accomplishments throughout the entire story.
I enjoy the significant gunfights, encouraging romance and the compassionate camaraderie of the good guys, while the relationship of the bad guys is somewhat undetermined until the end of the book is very near. Too, in case you are interested, the relationships between the men and ladies can be a little descriptive at times and the language a little off color, but not excessive enough to be too demeaning, or offensive.
Definitely recommend this compassionately outstanding masterpiece of our old western folklore adventures too all readers, regardless of your reading preference, but especially to you lovers of endearing western excitement storytelling. Too, I am you will become as attached to Ben Stillman, and his entertaining entourage, as I have been. Most definitely worthy of you time!
November 21, 2019
A PB. Western Mystery Action Adventure (OLWA.38) (ASBSW - 4)
PB. has penned a western mystery action adventure titled "Once Late With A .38", which begins with a young rancher being framed for murder by his finance which puts him in jail. Sheriff Ben Stillman begins his investigation and finds he has no less than four mysteries on his hands. The first was the frame up of the young rancher. The second was cattle rustling. The third was the murder of a rancher and his lady friend. The fourth was one which killed one of the men involved in the mystery. The fifth were the rustlers and the final was the young lady who started it all. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
PB. has penned a western mystery action adventure titled "Once Late With A .38", which begins with a young rancher being framed for murder by his finance which puts him in jail. Sheriff Ben Stillman begins his investigation and finds he has no less than four mysteries on his hands. The first was the frame up of the young rancher. The second was cattle rustling. The third was the murder of a rancher and his lady friend. The fourth was one which killed one of the men involved in the mystery. The fifth were the rustlers and the final was the young lady who started it all. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
June 30, 2019
Reading Peter Brandvold for a lifetime !
I enjoyed every minute of the book. I couldn't read it in one sitting and I couldn't wait until I could continue! A mostly clean language while still creating a wonderful story of the days of the old west. Having all the thrilling, action, romance, danger, good guys and bad as well as beautiful women. Suspense until the end!!!!
I enjoyed every minute of the book. I couldn't read it in one sitting and I couldn't wait until I could continue! A mostly clean language while still creating a wonderful story of the days of the old west. Having all the thrilling, action, romance, danger, good guys and bad as well as beautiful women. Suspense until the end!!!!
October 29, 2019
Book 5 should be read before book 4
I just finished book 5 and everything came before book 4, Crystal was pregnant, the Doc and midwife were still fighting. In book 4 the doc and midwife were becoming a couple and crystal and Jody's son was 6 months old. Good books but Amazon or someone got the order wrong.
I just finished book 5 and everything came before book 4, Crystal was pregnant, the Doc and midwife were still fighting. In book 4 the doc and midwife were becoming a couple and crystal and Jody's son was 6 months old. Good books but Amazon or someone got the order wrong.
March 13, 2020
A GREAT WESTERN READ!
This Story is Great & Full Of Action From Page one! The folks in this story are folks that I would like to know! There are twists & turns that are a surprise & yet are right in this storyline!
This Book is worth your time to read & worth your money to purchase! ENJOY A GREAT READ!
This Story is Great & Full Of Action From Page one! The folks in this story are folks that I would like to know! There are twists & turns that are a surprise & yet are right in this storyline!
This Book is worth your time to read & worth your money to purchase! ENJOY A GREAT READ!
March 20, 2019
Exciting Action-Packed Western with Lots of Twists!
Brandvold writes with constant action woven in between one surprising twist after another, blended with good guys and lots of bad guys! Entertaining throughout.
Brandvold writes with constant action woven in between one surprising twist after another, blended with good guys and lots of bad guys! Entertaining throughout.
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March 20, 2019
So happy to see wolpack reissuung this great series. Gritty story which will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good western
March 23, 2019
Another great Ben Stillman western. This author really writes excellent. I received an advance copy for an honest review.
April 15, 2019
Good Book!
Though it is a good book it could have been edited better. A decent head doctor could have a ball analyzing the twisted characters in this story.
Though it is a good book it could have been edited better. A decent head doctor could have a ball analyzing the twisted characters in this story.
April 30, 2019
Great plot. This series has varying themes throughout. This one had a trashy start (which I hated) but things changed into a decent western mystery.
May 17, 2019
Once Late With a.38
This was a good read that keeps your attention from start to finish. The author has used the characters to get everything is good reading for the story.
This was a good read that keeps your attention from start to finish. The author has used the characters to get everything is good reading for the story.
June 4, 2019
Good Suspense
Lots of twists and turns in the plot make this a book that holds the reader's interest from page 1.
Lots of twists and turns in the plot make this a book that holds the reader's interest from page 1.
August 16, 2019
PLEASE
Just keep them coming!
These are one of the best series I have ever read!
It is as though I am right there experiencing it!
Just keep them coming!
These are one of the best series I have ever read!
It is as though I am right there experiencing it!
October 10, 2019
Western Mystery
Another great Ben Stillman western mystery that leaves the reader wondering "who did it"... A quick read with lot's of plot twists. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Another great Ben Stillman western mystery that leaves the reader wondering "who did it"... A quick read with lot's of plot twists. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
December 24, 2019
Very enjoyable western story
I enjoyed reading this book with it's many twists and turns. Though I think the sheriff need some additional training in self defence.
I enjoyed reading this book with it's many twists and turns. Though I think the sheriff need some additional training in self defence.
May 26, 2020
Argh
Since when does a 5star review not good enough!!!! And what I say has to be even more seriously rediculous!!!!!!!!
Since when does a 5star review not good enough!!!! And what I say has to be even more seriously rediculous!!!!!!!!
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December 1, 2020did not care for the language or sex wrote out
May 15, 2021
Quite the tale
Wow, could things be so mixed up no-one could figure it out. Who was the killer, why, what happened. A great mystery and an interesting story.
Wow, could things be so mixed up no-one could figure it out. Who was the killer, why, what happened. A great mystery and an interesting story.
June 9, 2023
I've read several of these books in the Stillman saga and this is the best one yet. A surprise twist at the end (at least for me) brought it up to 5 stars. Well done Mr. B.
April 3, 2019
great read
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