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A Wild Road to Redemption: A Historical Western Adventure Book
When John Whitmore first became a member of a vicious criminal gang, little did he know that his reckless life was about to change forever. Almost two years later, betrayed by his fellow bandits, he has no choice but to leave his villainous business behind and seek a new beginning. In an attempt to cover his tracks, he will present himself as the father to his best friend’s son, Eli, and they will both start their life over in Arizona. However, there will soon be a cloud on the horizon… Will John manage to foresee the dangerous traps that will block his way?
With his former gang members on his trail, John is on pins and needles... Although he’s trying to dismiss the dark thoughts from his mind, an unexpected attack would terrify him. When the nasty criminals finally get to him, John will be confronted with a cruel threat: he will either help them pull off another risky heist, or both Eli’s and his life are in deadly danger. Will he eventually join forces with the evil bandits once more, or will he manage to escape this dreadful pursuit?
While John is severely trying to make this crucial decision, he will find himself trapped in the net of the lies that he crafted... Will this exhausting battle with the ghosts of his past finally come to an end? Or will he be forced to abandon the hopes and dreams for a new life forever?
An enthralling, action-packed story, featuring complex and intriguing characters, drama and suspense, that will leave readers astounded. A must-read for fans of Western action with a touch of romance.
With his former gang members on his trail, John is on pins and needles... Although he’s trying to dismiss the dark thoughts from his mind, an unexpected attack would terrify him. When the nasty criminals finally get to him, John will be confronted with a cruel threat: he will either help them pull off another risky heist, or both Eli’s and his life are in deadly danger. Will he eventually join forces with the evil bandits once more, or will he manage to escape this dreadful pursuit?
While John is severely trying to make this crucial decision, he will find himself trapped in the net of the lies that he crafted... Will this exhausting battle with the ghosts of his past finally come to an end? Or will he be forced to abandon the hopes and dreams for a new life forever?
An enthralling, action-packed story, featuring complex and intriguing characters, drama and suspense, that will leave readers astounded. A must-read for fans of Western action with a touch of romance.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2020
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May 21, 2020
John served in the war with his partner Uriah. They returned to Uriah’s home where his wife greeted him with a so long and I’m not coming back. She tells her son Eli, if you’re coming let’s go. He doesn’t move and she leaves them all.
Uriah has a plan to get some money because jobs are scarce. They tell Eli, they are going on a job and they will come back. The men meet up with two brothers. The oats brothers are mean hombres. They’d just as soon shoot ya then anything, they are going to hold up a train and rob the money from the safe. The Oats brothers aren’t always the brightest people. They plan on blowing up the tracks, causing the train to derail.. John isn’t convinced this will work but Uriah tells him the brothers are ruthless and if we turn tail they would kill them. They go along with the plan and sure enough the train derails and they proceeded to rob it. One of the Oats brothers blows up the safe . They make to leave and Uriah gets gut shot. They ride on and John is worried for his friend. The brothers push them on. Once they stop John tries to help his friend but one of the brothers says just kill em and move along. John refuses and the brother kills Uriah. They try to double cross John but he catches them off guard taking burnt money instead of the good money.
John returns to Eli and has to tell him his paw is dead.. they move on but not before pulling a robbery on one of the establishments.
The two go on and find a place to settle down, but with their past will they make it? I tell you this much the Oats brothers aren’t happy and won’t stop till they get the money John has made off with from the heist.
Great story I enjoyed reading this book
Uriah has a plan to get some money because jobs are scarce. They tell Eli, they are going on a job and they will come back. The men meet up with two brothers. The oats brothers are mean hombres. They’d just as soon shoot ya then anything, they are going to hold up a train and rob the money from the safe. The Oats brothers aren’t always the brightest people. They plan on blowing up the tracks, causing the train to derail.. John isn’t convinced this will work but Uriah tells him the brothers are ruthless and if we turn tail they would kill them. They go along with the plan and sure enough the train derails and they proceeded to rob it. One of the Oats brothers blows up the safe . They make to leave and Uriah gets gut shot. They ride on and John is worried for his friend. The brothers push them on. Once they stop John tries to help his friend but one of the brothers says just kill em and move along. John refuses and the brother kills Uriah. They try to double cross John but he catches them off guard taking burnt money instead of the good money.
John returns to Eli and has to tell him his paw is dead.. they move on but not before pulling a robbery on one of the establishments.
The two go on and find a place to settle down, but with their past will they make it? I tell you this much the Oats brothers aren’t happy and won’t stop till they get the money John has made off with from the heist.
Great story I enjoyed reading this book
April 30, 2020
Action pack story of historical fiction of "Henry McConley" A Wild Road To Redemption " finds John Whitmore in trouble either way he turns. Between wanting to change his life and his friends son, he wants the good hard life of being honest but will his old bandit friends,will they let him? In this action pack story, you have excitement, betrayal, adventures ,crimes of the West where this story will have you wondering if John can really change his ways.All the lies and truths ,can he even keep them straight not only for his self but with the new people in his life ,especially for this boy he tries to raise as his son. Beautifully written to the point that you are on the edge of your seat as in,will he be able to pull this off and not have to hurt anyone in the process and is this really worth the trouble? You have all the makings of a good old western of horses,fights,gun play and much more where you think you are right there watching this new life unfold! Much research went into the making of, "A Wild Road To Redemption" ... Once you read this story you will want to read much more of "Henry McConley's" books!! I know I sure do!!
April 18, 2020
Keep your lies simple
Uriah Ducan’s best friend, John Whitmore, served in the Texas Brigade with Uriah. After the war, John went home with Uriah. Unfortunately, Uriah is committing robberies with two brothers, Chester and Lester. One day Uriah talks John into participating. It went south, way south; Uriah is killed.
The brothers short John on his take from the robbery; he gets even during a tornado and goes to Uriah’s son to retrieve Uriah’s son, Eli. John and Eli are on the run. Lester and Chester cannot afford to let them live.
What follows is the tale of how John and Eli elude the brothers, making mistakes along the way--errors that allow the brothers to find them. John wants to go straight. He finds a small town to hide in, gets a job, settles into everyday life.
A tower of lies hides John and Eli’s past lives. What happens when Emily, the school teacher that John loves, finds out his past? Read how John finds redemption in the old West.
Uriah Ducan’s best friend, John Whitmore, served in the Texas Brigade with Uriah. After the war, John went home with Uriah. Unfortunately, Uriah is committing robberies with two brothers, Chester and Lester. One day Uriah talks John into participating. It went south, way south; Uriah is killed.
The brothers short John on his take from the robbery; he gets even during a tornado and goes to Uriah’s son to retrieve Uriah’s son, Eli. John and Eli are on the run. Lester and Chester cannot afford to let them live.
What follows is the tale of how John and Eli elude the brothers, making mistakes along the way--errors that allow the brothers to find them. John wants to go straight. He finds a small town to hide in, gets a job, settles into everyday life.
A tower of lies hides John and Eli’s past lives. What happens when Emily, the school teacher that John loves, finds out his past? Read how John finds redemption in the old West.
May 9, 2020
This was an interesting story about reforming your life with a child. Having been a criminal with a group of bandits when they turn on you you have no choice but to leave. But what happens when they catch up to you and threaten your life and the child you are portraying to be yours? When your past lies catch up what will you do? You will be on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what’s gonna happen.
February 4, 2022
OUTLAWS CHASING OUTLAWS
How easily we are led a stray... There's no such thing as easy money and you just can't trust someone who is inherently evil. This story line is basically about sin, punishment and forgiveness... With a little romance thrown into the mix to keep things interesting.
Overall I think it's a good book and recommended.
How easily we are led a stray... There's no such thing as easy money and you just can't trust someone who is inherently evil. This story line is basically about sin, punishment and forgiveness... With a little romance thrown into the mix to keep things interesting.
Overall I think it's a good book and recommended.
February 14, 2021
A GREAT WESTERN READ!
This Story is a GREAT WESTERN READ! I loved the good guys & You made it easy to detest the bad guys! I completely enjoyed this Great Adventure! Thank You Henry McConley! I am looking forward to more stories from You!
This Story is a GREAT WESTERN READ! I loved the good guys & You made it easy to detest the bad guys! I completely enjoyed this Great Adventure! Thank You Henry McConley! I am looking forward to more stories from You!
July 9, 2022
Excellent
Plot structure is believable. Writing structure is succinct with just enough description to add color. Character development is achieved via plot and character interplay with others amid strictures of social constraints and ethics.
Plot structure is believable. Writing structure is succinct with just enough description to add color. Character development is achieved via plot and character interplay with others amid strictures of social constraints and ethics.
July 18, 2022
Like the book
Good characters and the plot as well was believable and I will be reading the rest of the series and see how things progress with the characters. Looking forward to more stories from the author.
Good characters and the plot as well was believable and I will be reading the rest of the series and see how things progress with the characters. Looking forward to more stories from the author.
January 24, 2024
A Wild Road to Redemption: A Historical Western Adventure Book
This was a wonderful story, for excitement galore and lots of drama throughout this book, lots of action packed scenes and moments of sadness and joy, mysteries solved and absolutely wonderful story!
This was a wonderful story, for excitement galore and lots of drama throughout this book, lots of action packed scenes and moments of sadness and joy, mysteries solved and absolutely wonderful story!
July 14, 2024
Men and romance books
Who knew a man could write romance books so well! I'm glad I got one of Henry's books for free. I have bought slot since I read the first. This was my 3rd one I read of his books and won't be the last!
Who knew a man could write romance books so well! I'm glad I got one of Henry's books for free. I have bought slot since I read the first. This was my 3rd one I read of his books and won't be the last!
August 16, 2024
The Real Price Of Honesty
This was a well written western with a true to life story line. There was plenty of action and the right amount of romance as well. I would definitely recommend it!
This was a well written western with a true to life story line. There was plenty of action and the right amount of romance as well. I would definitely recommend it!
October 16, 2024
Redemption takes time
Well written with realistic situations of that century. Offered a storylines of adventures and challenges - choices, dangers and moments of pause.
Enjoyed reading this fiction with underlying historical nuances.
Well written with realistic situations of that century. Offered a storylines of adventures and challenges - choices, dangers and moments of pause.
Enjoyed reading this fiction with underlying historical nuances.
January 25, 2021
Love this so far! All westerns are about the same things lol but it’s still good
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December 12, 2021Good read
It was a little kick eyed but it was also somewhat of an old time sense less wester. I just liked it
It was a little kick eyed but it was also somewhat of an old time sense less wester. I just liked it
January 6, 2024
The ending of the book was totally predictable and I didn't like the story.
January 29, 2025
interesting
I deducted a star because of the profanity, but otherwise it was a very interesting story. I see little worth in such usage.
I deducted a star because of the profanity, but otherwise it was a very interesting story. I see little worth in such usage.
October 30, 2024
It took me a while to get into the story ,but then enjoyed it to the end . It just needed another chapter or two to find out how it all worked out !
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