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Elam Eskers
How far will a man go to avenge his family?Seventeen-year-old Elam Eskers is traveling with his family through the Oregon Trail in search of a better life – a life that he never has the chance to live after his parents and siblings are all brutally murdered by Black Horse.Indian outlaw Black Horse is thirsty for money and blood. He spreads terror in Nebraska, where he and his men rule over the locals of several small towns under the threat of death and demise.Elam swears revenge.Through fights with outlaws who protect Black Horse, and simple men and women who are too afraid to give him any information, Elam persists.That is, until he stumbles upon a young girl in the woods, orphaned by a gang of thugs who killed her parents in front of her. Jeannie O’Pelt is out for revenge as well, and she needs Elam’s help – as much as Elam needs hers.How far can Elam and Jeannie go to stop Black Horse and his gang? Each novel in the 9-book Western Frontier Justice series is a standalone story that can be read out of order.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2020
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April 23, 2021
Elam is left homeless and without a family, as a young man, when his family is killed by a renegade Indian group led by Black Hawk. Taken in by a family, who raises s him to be respectful of his surroundings, he begins his pursuit of the renegade and his worthless group of outlaws!
Most definitely another five star masterpiece by Mr.Jesse Storm, as his portrayal of Elam and his ongoing efforts to bring justice to those responsible for the death of his parents , with several other exciting episodes surrounding the chase for revenge! There are no slow downs in this compassionately motivated story of this young man and his revenge, as he befriends a young girl left alone by the same renegade!
Mr. Storm continues his mastery of unending excitement, when Elam meets an older lady, who's life had been drastically changed by this devil of an outlaw, also.
The Author's outstandingly descriptive storylines successfully maintains anyone's undivided attention from beginning to end, and his outstanding character selections could not have been any better portrayed, as they were perfectly designated for their commanding assignments throughout the entire series of unending excitement! Elam's attempts to bring justice to those responsible for their wrong doings was supported by a local Sheriff, who also wanted the renegade removed from the are!
Definitely recommend this compassionately motivated story to all readers, but all of you western lovers will definitely find yourselves completely mesmerized by Elam's determination for revenge of his parents demise! Even you non-western enthusiasts will be completely engrossed with Elam's ongoing efforts to successfully end the rampage of the outlaw Indian and his gang of ruthless cutthroats! You're the loser, if you fail to follow Elam and his crew throughout their exciting struggles to bring justice to those responsible for their wrong doings!!!😃
Most definitely another five star masterpiece by Mr.Jesse Storm, as his portrayal of Elam and his ongoing efforts to bring justice to those responsible for the death of his parents , with several other exciting episodes surrounding the chase for revenge! There are no slow downs in this compassionately motivated story of this young man and his revenge, as he befriends a young girl left alone by the same renegade!
Mr. Storm continues his mastery of unending excitement, when Elam meets an older lady, who's life had been drastically changed by this devil of an outlaw, also.
The Author's outstandingly descriptive storylines successfully maintains anyone's undivided attention from beginning to end, and his outstanding character selections could not have been any better portrayed, as they were perfectly designated for their commanding assignments throughout the entire series of unending excitement! Elam's attempts to bring justice to those responsible for their wrong doings was supported by a local Sheriff, who also wanted the renegade removed from the are!
Definitely recommend this compassionately motivated story to all readers, but all of you western lovers will definitely find yourselves completely mesmerized by Elam's determination for revenge of his parents demise! Even you non-western enthusiasts will be completely engrossed with Elam's ongoing efforts to successfully end the rampage of the outlaw Indian and his gang of ruthless cutthroats! You're the loser, if you fail to follow Elam and his crew throughout their exciting struggles to bring justice to those responsible for their wrong doings!!!😃
September 18, 2020
I love Westerns. Movies, books, etc. But not this.
This is like a cross between a 60s daytime soap opera and not even a B roll western. Any historical story needs to be somewhat historically accurate. Unfortunately this book is the opposite. The greatest flaw of any historical work is trying to adapt modern day mores and values to previous times when people simply didn't think the same way they do today. This book is rife with not only that flaw but so many modern terminology which didn't exist in that period. He talks about "closure", definitely a late 20th century concept. "Bonding" same issue.
For example the author uses the term "joe" for coffee when that name wasn't invented until 1930s. The term Ms was not invented until 1970s. An unmarried woman in 1858 was Miss regardless of her age. Author has hero standing around talking in the middle of a gunfight while his partner is fighting for his life against multiple bad guys. Please. Then author has Sheriff at deaths door with everyone talking about infection, an unknown concept in 1858. Surgeons in the Civil War never cleaned their surgical tools, wounds, operating tables, hands, nothing. Wounds were said to fester for largely unknown reasons but even then it took many days, not in a half day, not with a through and through flesh wound.
Author has Eskers revolver "jam" while fighting Black Horse. Automatics jam not revolvers. Revolvers of that era were cap and ball using black powder as the propellant so misfire would be possible but then anyone proficient with those type of
revolvers would simply cock the hammer and fire again.
The author is simple lacking in rudimentary understanding of the times in which he has placed his story.
This is like a cross between a 60s daytime soap opera and not even a B roll western. Any historical story needs to be somewhat historically accurate. Unfortunately this book is the opposite. The greatest flaw of any historical work is trying to adapt modern day mores and values to previous times when people simply didn't think the same way they do today. This book is rife with not only that flaw but so many modern terminology which didn't exist in that period. He talks about "closure", definitely a late 20th century concept. "Bonding" same issue.
For example the author uses the term "joe" for coffee when that name wasn't invented until 1930s. The term Ms was not invented until 1970s. An unmarried woman in 1858 was Miss regardless of her age. Author has hero standing around talking in the middle of a gunfight while his partner is fighting for his life against multiple bad guys. Please. Then author has Sheriff at deaths door with everyone talking about infection, an unknown concept in 1858. Surgeons in the Civil War never cleaned their surgical tools, wounds, operating tables, hands, nothing. Wounds were said to fester for largely unknown reasons but even then it took many days, not in a half day, not with a through and through flesh wound.
Author has Eskers revolver "jam" while fighting Black Horse. Automatics jam not revolvers. Revolvers of that era were cap and ball using black powder as the propellant so misfire would be possible but then anyone proficient with those type of
revolvers would simply cock the hammer and fire again.
The author is simple lacking in rudimentary understanding of the times in which he has placed his story.
June 8, 2020
SHOOT -EM UP WESTERN WITH IT CONCERNING OREGON WAGON TRAIN TRAIL
3 STARS for this 4 STARS Storyline that is a violent shoot-EM up western that took place during a time while going through the wild wilderness country settlers sometimes came up against savage men of all races & origins. The Savage men performed cruel inhuman acts then murder, majority of the time unless they were selling the people into slavery for sex trade or anything. The Hero has to revenge his whole family, but he finds a child & 1st does revenge for her, & then a Healing woman wants the same people he does for revenge. It's a good western read & I recommend. I gave 3 STARS instead of the 4 because I found the reading rhythm a bit choppy.
3 STARS for this 4 STARS Storyline that is a violent shoot-EM up western that took place during a time while going through the wild wilderness country settlers sometimes came up against savage men of all races & origins. The Savage men performed cruel inhuman acts then murder, majority of the time unless they were selling the people into slavery for sex trade or anything. The Hero has to revenge his whole family, but he finds a child & 1st does revenge for her, & then a Healing woman wants the same people he does for revenge. It's a good western read & I recommend. I gave 3 STARS instead of the 4 because I found the reading rhythm a bit choppy.
September 1, 2020
Too many gaps in this story. For example, how did he pay for travel from Oregon back to Nebraska? The first men that he killed to save Jennie, did he recover anything from them to help pay the costs? Why didn't he use one of the horses that belonged to the men he killed for Jennie to ride on? How many people were in the house that he and the woman (I forgot her name) first attacked the house? How many people were killed? How did the Chief escape from the house or where was he when the attack was made? There were more questions that went unanswered, but that will give you the idea. I big disappointment and I won't be in a big hurry to read any of Jesse's other books.
July 30, 2021
Much improvement
Our author is growing into his talent. This book is much better in writing skill than the last one I read.
It's a decent story even if some of the gun battles are a bit difficult to believe.
One big laugh! He used the term "wingman". The book is at least 80 years ahead of the existence of that term.
Our author is growing into his talent. This book is much better in writing skill than the last one I read.
It's a decent story even if some of the gun battles are a bit difficult to believe.
One big laugh! He used the term "wingman". The book is at least 80 years ahead of the existence of that term.
June 9, 2020
Elam Eskers
This was an excellent story about the hardest type of growing up and survival .The story is fast moving and full of action and adventure.The characters are realistic and at times gritty and ready for anything.
This was an excellent story about the hardest type of growing up and survival .The story is fast moving and full of action and adventure.The characters are realistic and at times gritty and ready for anything.
June 6, 2020
Elam alone...
Anyone who wants to take a great ride, please take this journey with Elam. You won't regret the the weaving of this tale. Great read.
Anyone who wants to take a great ride, please take this journey with Elam. You won't regret the the weaving of this tale. Great read.
June 13, 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 than the books. Pop
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better than the books. Pop
August 19, 2020
Final Justice
A good story that deserves a second book. Would love to know more about Elam and Jeanine and where their lives take them.
A good story that deserves a second book. Would love to know more about Elam and Jeanine and where their lives take them.
August 27, 2020
HO HUM
I didn't care for all the wordy descriptions of our hero 's thoughts. More action and less thinking would make it better.
I didn't care for all the wordy descriptions of our hero 's thoughts. More action and less thinking would make it better.
January 29, 2021
Good story
This was a great book that I enjoyed reading. It was a pretty heart warming story with different characters added in.
This was a great book that I enjoyed reading. It was a pretty heart warming story with different characters added in.
December 29, 2020
Fine read
I love the western world. This book was an easy read, likable characters with a fast moving pace. A good guy/bad guy tale that is always engaging.
I love the western world. This book was an easy read, likable characters with a fast moving pace. A good guy/bad guy tale that is always engaging.
May 3, 2020
Elam Eskers isn’t even a man full grown when he and his family leave Illinois with a wagon train. A wagon train should be good for protection, but that didn’t stop his family from getting robbed and murdered in Nebraska by Black Horse and his gang. Too young and not near ready to go after Black Horse, Elam continues west to Oregon with a family that takes him in. A year later, older, wiser and more than ready, Elam heads back. Along the way, he encounters some murdering thugs, who were trying to decide what to do with Jeannie, a little girl, whose family they had just murdered. Elam killed 2 of the 3 and injured the other, who got away. Jeannie is about the age of his little sister. They make it to Nebraska, to the closest town where his parents were killed. Asking questions leads to bloodshed and leaves him no closer to knowing where Black Horse is. Everyone in town seems to be either afraid of Black Horse, or aligned with him. Everyone, except Allene, who was one of his victims. She knows where he is. Together they track him down. They don’t get him, but they get half his gang and rescue another victim. That leaves it up to Elam and the sheriff. You might remember Elam as the aging gunfighter in Final Ride For Justice.
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