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In Search of Vindication
Lee Palmer has been working as a U.S. Deputy Marshal in Kansas for a great deal of his life. As soon as his brother Tommy stops answering his letters, he gets extremely alarmed and decides to take matters into his own hands. When he puts a plan in place to travel to Texas, little does he know that a shattering surprise awaits him there; his brother has been found dead, next to the body of one of the most powerful ranchers in town. Will Lee manage to unravel the truth behind these enigmatic and shocking deaths?
While Lee is still aghast, the local sheriff declares Tommy's death a suicide, and also accuses him of attempting robbery and murder. On the spur of the moment, the case is considered closed, which makes Lee highly suspicious. Feeling that they drag Tommy's name through the mud, he decides to defy the law and seek vindication. Will he succeed in this lonesome yet risky mission? How will he solve this demanding riddle and clear his brother's name?
Lee's hazardous quest begins, having Susan Marsh and Ki'Somma, a young Cherokee medicine man, on his side. Doubts, lies, deceits, serious injuries as well as many other roadblocks will derange their endless undertaking. Will they manage to join forces triumphantly and complete this challenging mission? Or will Tommy always be remembered as a ruthless criminal?
While Lee is still aghast, the local sheriff declares Tommy's death a suicide, and also accuses him of attempting robbery and murder. On the spur of the moment, the case is considered closed, which makes Lee highly suspicious. Feeling that they drag Tommy's name through the mud, he decides to defy the law and seek vindication. Will he succeed in this lonesome yet risky mission? How will he solve this demanding riddle and clear his brother's name?
Lee's hazardous quest begins, having Susan Marsh and Ki'Somma, a young Cherokee medicine man, on his side. Doubts, lies, deceits, serious injuries as well as many other roadblocks will derange their endless undertaking. Will they manage to join forces triumphantly and complete this challenging mission? Or will Tommy always be remembered as a ruthless criminal?
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533 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2020
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March 29, 2020
Sometimes things are not what they seem
US Deputy Marshal Lee Palmer has not heard from his brother for over three months. After consulting with the head office in Dodge City, he heads off to find out what has happened to his brother. His brother is working for the owner Doyle Garret on the Double Q Ranch in Texas.
Along the trail, Lee gets off course and meets Onacona (a Cherokee Indian, White Owl). Onacona and Lee talk. Onacona gives Lee an elk necklace, and his’s wife makes Lee a meal. While sitting by the campfire, they smoke a sage pipe. During their talks together, Onacona gives Lee a map, and they talk. Onacona tells Lee that he will have help along the way and that everything comes with a price. The foxy, wiley Indian asks for Lee’s horse, Lee thinks about it and considers it a fair trade. Lee sets off on foot, with a final gift of food prepared by Onacona’s wife.
Lee has traveled a reasonable distance on foot when the son of Onacona appears leading a painted pony, called Adasi. The son tells Lee the pony is swift. Lee nods his thanks, at least he won’t have to keep walking. They part ways.
Indian braves confronted Lee on the trail. As they talk one, “Ki’Somma,” the Sun, chooses to travel with him. Lee learns that Ki’Somma is blood-related to Onacona. (Read the book to find out how.)
What happens when Lee finally finds his brother dead at the crime scene, and the local sheriff rules it a murder-suicide? Read to find the circumstances surrounding Tommy’s death. Do you think greed might have something to do with it?
You’ll love this fierce, stubborn, rugged lawman of the west. You’ll admire the strong women in the tale and how they interact with our hero. You’ll hate the bad guys. This book is a great western novel that includes Indian spiritual influence, white and black hat characters, dancehall girls, saloons, rustling, land barons, a love interest, a posse, and of course, cows on the range.
I received this book as a free ARC book. I stayed up all night to read it in one sitting. Don’t miss this tale if you like great who-done-its that take place in the old west.
US Deputy Marshal Lee Palmer has not heard from his brother for over three months. After consulting with the head office in Dodge City, he heads off to find out what has happened to his brother. His brother is working for the owner Doyle Garret on the Double Q Ranch in Texas.
Along the trail, Lee gets off course and meets Onacona (a Cherokee Indian, White Owl). Onacona and Lee talk. Onacona gives Lee an elk necklace, and his’s wife makes Lee a meal. While sitting by the campfire, they smoke a sage pipe. During their talks together, Onacona gives Lee a map, and they talk. Onacona tells Lee that he will have help along the way and that everything comes with a price. The foxy, wiley Indian asks for Lee’s horse, Lee thinks about it and considers it a fair trade. Lee sets off on foot, with a final gift of food prepared by Onacona’s wife.
Lee has traveled a reasonable distance on foot when the son of Onacona appears leading a painted pony, called Adasi. The son tells Lee the pony is swift. Lee nods his thanks, at least he won’t have to keep walking. They part ways.
Indian braves confronted Lee on the trail. As they talk one, “Ki’Somma,” the Sun, chooses to travel with him. Lee learns that Ki’Somma is blood-related to Onacona. (Read the book to find out how.)
What happens when Lee finally finds his brother dead at the crime scene, and the local sheriff rules it a murder-suicide? Read to find the circumstances surrounding Tommy’s death. Do you think greed might have something to do with it?
You’ll love this fierce, stubborn, rugged lawman of the west. You’ll admire the strong women in the tale and how they interact with our hero. You’ll hate the bad guys. This book is a great western novel that includes Indian spiritual influence, white and black hat characters, dancehall girls, saloons, rustling, land barons, a love interest, a posse, and of course, cows on the range.
I received this book as a free ARC book. I stayed up all night to read it in one sitting. Don’t miss this tale if you like great who-done-its that take place in the old west.
March 27, 2020
Every book that I have read of "Ethan Westfield" I have never ,ever been disappointed and this book here,is no exception! You really feel like you are in the West,in Kansas, when Palmer finds out his brother is dead. Why? You travel with him to Texas to find out why! On this journey,this adventure that Palmer travels to find out the reasons about his brothers death and just something isn't right! You really feel the adventures he takes on,the different characters he encounters,you really feel like you are there in the West on this crusade of finding out the truth and his stubbornness ,will it pay off in the end? Enjoy the book,I know you will!!
May 13, 2020
Lee Palmer hasn’t heard from his brother in quite some time and decides he needs to find him. He has an interesting journey including a visit from a spirit. There is a lot of spirituality in this book mostly involving his friend Ki’Somma, a Cherokee he meets along the way. When he finds his brother dead the details don’t make sense and he knows he has to find the truth. There are some characters that are a little extreme, but mostly the inhabitants of the story seem like real people. I enjoyed reading this and look forward to more of this author.
I received a free copy of this book through Amazon and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I received a free copy of this book through Amazon and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
October 13, 2020
A Good Read
The story kept me guessing. It had many twists and turns. The characters were authentic. There was a lot of Indian lore in the plot, and some foul language along with some light sexual content. It was well worth reading.
The story kept me guessing. It had many twists and turns. The characters were authentic. There was a lot of Indian lore in the plot, and some foul language along with some light sexual content. It was well worth reading.
January 20, 2021
Lots of twists in this murder mystery
A good novel with lots of twists as the murder mystery develops. Solid plot, well defined characters, and excellent development of the mystery. A great read.
A good novel with lots of twists as the murder mystery develops. Solid plot, well defined characters, and excellent development of the mystery. A great read.
August 13, 2023
In Search for Justice
Lee was a deputy sherri f looking for his younger brother. He came to town the very night that Tommy was killed. Now his mission was to find the killer and clear his brother's name.
Lee was a deputy sherri f looking for his younger brother. He came to town the very night that Tommy was killed. Now his mission was to find the killer and clear his brother's name.
May 27, 2020
Some surprises
You'll want to read the extended epilog.
The reader follows the characters through many events and from worry to grief to satisfaction and finally to happiness.
You'll want to read the extended epilog.
The reader follows the characters through many events and from worry to grief to satisfaction and finally to happiness.
September 13, 2020
A Good Read!
This Story is a Good read! Lots of folks that could have been real life folks! Lots of twists & turns in this story ... Keeps you guessing & interested!
This Story is a Good read! Lots of folks that could have been real life folks! Lots of twists & turns in this story ... Keeps you guessing & interested!
October 25, 2020
Finding your soulmate and also finding ending of your search!
This was a very good story about about clearing your brothers name, and almost dying to finding happiness in the end!
This was a very good story about about clearing your brothers name, and almost dying to finding happiness in the end!
September 14, 2020
Great book from beginning to end and I want to read more.great story line, can’t say enough about .
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