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Marshall Family Western #10
Cattle Call
The winter of 1886/87 was one to forget.
Heavy snows in January, combined with temperatures dipping into the minus fifties killed off thousands of cattle. In some open areas, some estimated that 90% of the cattle died. Rivers and streams were fouled by rotting carcasses, and many ranchers sold off what remained of their herds.
On the Southern Plains, an extended drought also wiped out many cattle.
Books nine and ten, in the Marshall Family Western Series, take place against this backdrop.
With cattle prices at rock bottom, Judith thinks it’s time to invest every dollar she has into young heifers.
If the rains come, she could make a killing.
Gus also sees the wisdom in buying cattle, but first, he wants to go home and explain to Judith what happened with Rose. But before any of that, he needs to make things right with Mr. Wilkerson.
Cattle are cheap in the spring of 1887. Bullets and lives are cheaper.
Heavy snows in January, combined with temperatures dipping into the minus fifties killed off thousands of cattle. In some open areas, some estimated that 90% of the cattle died. Rivers and streams were fouled by rotting carcasses, and many ranchers sold off what remained of their herds.
On the Southern Plains, an extended drought also wiped out many cattle.
Books nine and ten, in the Marshall Family Western Series, take place against this backdrop.
With cattle prices at rock bottom, Judith thinks it’s time to invest every dollar she has into young heifers.
If the rains come, she could make a killing.
Gus also sees the wisdom in buying cattle, but first, he wants to go home and explain to Judith what happened with Rose. But before any of that, he needs to make things right with Mr. Wilkerson.
Cattle are cheap in the spring of 1887. Bullets and lives are cheaper.
143 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2020
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April 27, 2020
The Challenges of Cattle
Great story. Read in one afternoon. So exciting and adventurous for Gus and Mr Wilkerson and cattle drive north. Awaiting for next book of the Marshall Family Western. Thanks for your writing talents, Mr Cochrane, and sharing with us.
Great story. Read in one afternoon. So exciting and adventurous for Gus and Mr Wilkerson and cattle drive north. Awaiting for next book of the Marshall Family Western. Thanks for your writing talents, Mr Cochrane, and sharing with us.
May 23, 2020
Marshall family series
Good paced stories. Action and the reality of the aftermath of family’s and friends actions and emotions. Strong characters facing formidable challenges. And the good guy usually wins.
Good paced stories. Action and the reality of the aftermath of family’s and friends actions and emotions. Strong characters facing formidable challenges. And the good guy usually wins.
April 3, 2020
I love your books
It is hard for me to put down any book you write. Very powerful and can't wait for the next one
It is hard for me to put down any book you write. Very powerful and can't wait for the next one
April 2, 2020
Good story
Good story about a family. The blurb at the front places the storm in 1986. Should be 1886. Not a complaint. Looking forward to the next one.
Good story about a family. The blurb at the front places the storm in 1986. Should be 1886. Not a complaint. Looking forward to the next one.
March 30, 2020
MARSHALL FAMILY SERIES
This series needs to cont. You write a very compelling story with twists and turns that are totally unexpected.
You have made an escape from this horrible virus for me. Thank you. God Bless you and all of us..and just like the Marshall's..keep going
This series needs to cont. You write a very compelling story with twists and turns that are totally unexpected.
You have made an escape from this horrible virus for me. Thank you. God Bless you and all of us..and just like the Marshall's..keep going
April 14, 2020
Great story!
This book has served as a great distraction from current life in the Covid 19 crisis. It's nice to go back into time and read how the Good guys win. The Good guys and women will win the war of this virus in 2020 as well. Keep the stories coming!!
This book has served as a great distraction from current life in the Covid 19 crisis. It's nice to go back into time and read how the Good guys win. The Good guys and women will win the war of this virus in 2020 as well. Keep the stories coming!!
May 2, 2020
Action filled story
I love the continuing family stories. Mr Cochran is a talented story writer who is actually able to use real history in his tales. I look forward to the next book in this series. It truly gives perspective during what we are calling a pandemic in our history of diseases that have taken many lives from typhoid, small pox , and rubella ( which has risen again because of ignorance of vaccination ). Thanks for a thought provoking story and entertainment during a precarious period in our current period snd what will become history.
I love the continuing family stories. Mr Cochran is a talented story writer who is actually able to use real history in his tales. I look forward to the next book in this series. It truly gives perspective during what we are calling a pandemic in our history of diseases that have taken many lives from typhoid, small pox , and rubella ( which has risen again because of ignorance of vaccination ). Thanks for a thought provoking story and entertainment during a precarious period in our current period snd what will become history.
April 5, 2020
A WONDERFUL STORY
A super story and series about the West of years past. Please stay well and publish Book 11 soon. I too am homebound due to the virus but find it tolerable thanks to your fine writing.
A super story and series about the West of years past. Please stay well and publish Book 11 soon. I too am homebound due to the virus but find it tolerable thanks to your fine writing.
July 15, 2020
Cattle Call: A Marshall Family Western-Book 10
Gus is on the cattle drive to get home in Montana but driving a here of cattle was very dangerous work. There were always men who wanted what they don't have and are willing to do anything they have to regardless of who they have to kill along the way. It just seems that Gus is usually found standing right in front of those who would steal and kill his friends. He's trying as hard as he can to get back home, home where she is, he hopes. Great 👍Read!!!
Gus is on the cattle drive to get home in Montana but driving a here of cattle was very dangerous work. There were always men who wanted what they don't have and are willing to do anything they have to regardless of who they have to kill along the way. It just seems that Gus is usually found standing right in front of those who would steal and kill his friends. He's trying as hard as he can to get back home, home where she is, he hopes. Great 👍Read!!!
February 24, 2022
Great stories of the old west
These tales will take you back to a time when men and women had to be tough
in order to persevere thru situations found in the wild west.
Mr. Cochrane has the ability to let the reader know how tough some of those decisions had to have been.
These may be fictional characters , but nothing was fictional in the wild west.
Mr. Cochrane's stories of Thorn ,Gus, Judith,and Cleve have brought them all to life for me
These tales will take you back to a time when men and women had to be tough
in order to persevere thru situations found in the wild west.
Mr. Cochrane has the ability to let the reader know how tough some of those decisions had to have been.
These may be fictional characters , but nothing was fictional in the wild west.
Mr. Cochrane's stories of Thorn ,Gus, Judith,and Cleve have brought them all to life for me
April 28, 2021
I'm not much of a reader. My wife tells me I should read more. After reading the first book in the Marshal series (War Wounds) it was hard for me to stop reading the next book and then the next. Wyatt Cochrane has a way to keep a reader from laying down a book. My hat off to you Mr Cochrane. Can't wait to read Colorado Chaos.
June 30, 2020
It's really good and just getting better
I too need a break from today. Will they get together, off to the next book to find out. Highly recommended for all adult and teenage readers.
I too need a break from today. Will they get together, off to the next book to find out. Highly recommended for all adult and teenage readers.
July 23, 2020
Very interesting.
As usual your books was very interesting and kept my attention. I have enjoyed all of your books and did not want to put them down. Thank you. Will continue to be an a I'd reader of your books.
As usual your books was very interesting and kept my attention. I have enjoyed all of your books and did not want to put them down. Thank you. Will continue to be an a I'd reader of your books.
August 5, 2020
All 10 books 5 stars
Your books kept me very interested I Galloway all of your wonderful characters. All of your books from 1 to 11 were hard to put down. Keep up the good writing. Let me know when book 11 comes out😊
Your books kept me very interested I Galloway all of your wonderful characters. All of your books from 1 to 11 were hard to put down. Keep up the good writing. Let me know when book 11 comes out😊
January 13, 2021
Good exciting read
Sorry to see the end but looking forward to the next book. Hurry and complete. Nice to read a book that I feel was written but does not seem to contain computerized copy of previous books..does that make sense..new material feels good
Sorry to see the end but looking forward to the next book. Hurry and complete. Nice to read a book that I feel was written but does not seem to contain computerized copy of previous books..does that make sense..new material feels good
January 13, 2021
Great series
I really liked the individual stories and characters except one. I was disappointed with one of the women and thought she was an arrogant teenager who needed to get smacked down a few notches.
I really liked the individual stories and characters except one. I was disappointed with one of the women and thought she was an arrogant teenager who needed to get smacked down a few notches.
May 24, 2021
Best series I’ve ever read
I started with book one and kept going, buying the next in the series until I found my self at the end of the last volume. I’ll probably read everything the author has or will write.
I started with book one and kept going, buying the next in the series until I found my self at the end of the last volume. I’ll probably read everything the author has or will write.
June 30, 2021
Great western series
Excellent series. I've always loved Western and Wayne C has given us a set of Western to chew on. His character portrayal is spot on and the story line is inventive . this series is one to ride the river with b thanks for your work.
Excellent series. I've always loved Western and Wayne C has given us a set of Western to chew on. His character portrayal is spot on and the story line is inventive . this series is one to ride the river with b thanks for your work.
July 29, 2022
Cattle call
Here I go sgain, reading into s series really from close to the end to the final one. Buy Wyatt, you save me as you sound like Judith and Gus are going to at least have one more! So, I guess I will say thanks for another great read.
Dave Cochran
Here I go sgain, reading into s series really from close to the end to the final one. Buy Wyatt, you save me as you sound like Judith and Gus are going to at least have one more! So, I guess I will say thanks for another great read.
Dave Cochran
December 11, 2022
A great series
I'm going to be sad when this series comes to an end yet I've enjoyed the stories that have led to this point. Adventure and action in each book and plenty of intrigue to keep the pages turning.
I'm going to be sad when this series comes to an end yet I've enjoyed the stories that have led to this point. Adventure and action in each book and plenty of intrigue to keep the pages turning.
January 7, 2023
Trials and tribulations
I can't put down these books when I'm reading what Gus and Judith are experiencing. They have more than there share of trouble. The surprise about Judith is shocking. Sadly not to my liking. I guess disappointed. Keep reading. Its mesmerizing.
I can't put down these books when I'm reading what Gus and Judith are experiencing. They have more than there share of trouble. The surprise about Judith is shocking. Sadly not to my liking. I guess disappointed. Keep reading. Its mesmerizing.
May 27, 2024
Terrific!!!
Mr Cochrane. Thank you for this great series. Your adventures keep me reading and I couldn't wait to see what happens next. You are my favorite writer. Keep up the good work!
Mr Cochrane. Thank you for this great series. Your adventures keep me reading and I couldn't wait to see what happens next. You are my favorite writer. Keep up the good work!
July 2, 2020
Great series
Great series, read all 10 in 4 days. Looking forwaRd to the next in the series. I appreciate when factual events are woven into the stories.
Great series, read all 10 in 4 days. Looking forwaRd to the next in the series. I appreciate when factual events are woven into the stories.
July 26, 2020
Good read
Well, so much for this being the last in th saga. Gus and Judith are still at odds, and the cattle are not home. Full of gun play and women trouble.
Well, so much for this being the last in th saga. Gus and Judith are still at odds, and the cattle are not home. Full of gun play and women trouble.
September 7, 2020
Good Book
What else can I say ; I enjoyed this book. Waiting on the next, don't leave Gus n Judith hanging out to dry.
What else can I say ; I enjoyed this book. Waiting on the next, don't leave Gus n Judith hanging out to dry.
October 23, 2020
Rcsva13
This series was very good reading I enjoyed each and every book. I hope there are more to come. Great
This series was very good reading I enjoyed each and every book. I hope there are more to come. Great
November 12, 2020
Excellent story
Lots of excitement, too much romantic confusion, bit a good series nonetheless.
Author is even getting peeked right sometimes but still messing up on sunk.
Lots of excitement, too much romantic confusion, bit a good series nonetheless.
Author is even getting peeked right sometimes but still messing up on sunk.
January 11, 2021
Re commended
the same line as Shane gray westerns
Lots of action good writer
Looking forward to the rest of the series
the same line as Shane gray westerns
Lots of action good writer
Looking forward to the rest of the series
January 21, 2021
Great
I hope the author continues the story line. I would hate to not find out what happens with these two and their lives.
I hope the author continues the story line. I would hate to not find out what happens with these two and their lives.
May 19, 2021
Take no prisoners
Western justice was delivered quickly, in self defense and straight to the heart. Don’t mess with the good guys. This story was right on target.
Western justice was delivered quickly, in self defense and straight to the heart. Don’t mess with the good guys. This story was right on target.
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