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Captain Ash Western Adventures #1
Trigger Finger: A Western Adventure
Brand new from Mike Mackessy! Action, gunplay and rip-roaring traditional Western adventure come together with an explosive bang!
A CSA captain of cavalry does not give his surrender. After witnessing his men executed by Yankee Blue Coats Captain Ash sets out for revenge. The trail leads him to Texas. There he runs afoul of a ruthless gang. Left for dead, buried up to his neck, abandoned, a squad of Texas Rangers find him. The Gang's leader Rio leaves Ash with a memento. He shoots off his right-hand trigger finger. After months spent in the east recovering, he resumes the hunt. In his right-hand holster, he now carries a sawed off 12-gage shotgun. Ash rides with the Rangers and guides for the US Cavalry on a disastrous mission against Comanche Indians. Branded a hot-head Ash begins bounty hunting. No matter what meets him he faces it and overpowers it. Ash extends understanding to those he deems worthy. However, he is still flesh and blood. Ash suffers through bullet and knife wounds, attacks on his name and reputation, and usually comes out ahead. The one constant is he never gives up.
A CSA captain of cavalry does not give his surrender. After witnessing his men executed by Yankee Blue Coats Captain Ash sets out for revenge. The trail leads him to Texas. There he runs afoul of a ruthless gang. Left for dead, buried up to his neck, abandoned, a squad of Texas Rangers find him. The Gang's leader Rio leaves Ash with a memento. He shoots off his right-hand trigger finger. After months spent in the east recovering, he resumes the hunt. In his right-hand holster, he now carries a sawed off 12-gage shotgun. Ash rides with the Rangers and guides for the US Cavalry on a disastrous mission against Comanche Indians. Branded a hot-head Ash begins bounty hunting. No matter what meets him he faces it and overpowers it. Ash extends understanding to those he deems worthy. However, he is still flesh and blood. Ash suffers through bullet and knife wounds, attacks on his name and reputation, and usually comes out ahead. The one constant is he never gives up.
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2020
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October 25, 2020
Mr. Mackessy pulls no punches in this compelling western masterpiece, as Captain Ash helps to bring justice to the bad guys who have no qualms in their plight against the people in the area he feels responsible for!
Certainly five stars worthy, as this Rebel Captain of the Civil War tries to find his niche in life after the was is over. He does his job very well, but is often rejected by those he is working with as he has no qualms in how justice is served! Outstanding storylines throughout this compelling western folklore masterpiece, and the selection of characters are unsurpassed in their outstanding performances from beginning to end.
Captain Ash is a man's man, and uses whatever tactics it takes to get the job completed successfully! He is always being scrutinized by his superiors, as he takes very few prisoners. The Texas Rangers in the field, she he is working with them, appreciate his capabilities, but the "upper crust" always thinks he is too severe in the way his justice is served!
Definitely recommend this compassionately motivated, and most certainly entertaining, revelations of how our old American West was probably finally tamed! Ash is a man's man, and his brashness is definitely a life saving attribute that sees him through the scary times in his life! Even you non-western fanatics will find yourselves completely engrossed in following Ash, as he, and his compadres, strive to protect the innocent throughout their assigned areas of responsibility! His being a Rebel Captain definitely prepares him for the many endearing achievements distillery you glued to the story from beginning to end!!!😃
Certainly five stars worthy, as this Rebel Captain of the Civil War tries to find his niche in life after the was is over. He does his job very well, but is often rejected by those he is working with as he has no qualms in how justice is served! Outstanding storylines throughout this compelling western folklore masterpiece, and the selection of characters are unsurpassed in their outstanding performances from beginning to end.
Captain Ash is a man's man, and uses whatever tactics it takes to get the job completed successfully! He is always being scrutinized by his superiors, as he takes very few prisoners. The Texas Rangers in the field, she he is working with them, appreciate his capabilities, but the "upper crust" always thinks he is too severe in the way his justice is served!
Definitely recommend this compassionately motivated, and most certainly entertaining, revelations of how our old American West was probably finally tamed! Ash is a man's man, and his brashness is definitely a life saving attribute that sees him through the scary times in his life! Even you non-western fanatics will find yourselves completely engrossed in following Ash, as he, and his compadres, strive to protect the innocent throughout their assigned areas of responsibility! His being a Rebel Captain definitely prepares him for the many endearing achievements distillery you glued to the story from beginning to end!!!😃
December 19, 2020
Good read
I never knew that New Orleans was West of San Antonio until I read this book but sure enough it is written they came out of San Antonio headed West for New Orleans. I mean come on Mike at least Google Maps can show you San Antone is a long dang drive in a fast car WEST of New Orleans. That is why I only gave you four stars. I really enjoyed both books and look forward to book number three.
I never knew that New Orleans was West of San Antonio until I read this book but sure enough it is written they came out of San Antonio headed West for New Orleans. I mean come on Mike at least Google Maps can show you San Antone is a long dang drive in a fast car WEST of New Orleans. That is why I only gave you four stars. I really enjoyed both books and look forward to book number three.
August 23, 2020
Enjoyed this one plenty ty of blood and thunder
This author is pretty good he tells a good story plenty of suspense and blood ,a bit of a hero helping get rid of the bad guys must look for the next book
This author is pretty good he tells a good story plenty of suspense and blood ,a bit of a hero helping get rid of the bad guys must look for the next book
October 4, 2020
Trigger Finger:
Well this was like reading 2 or 3 books at once. I ENJOYED ASH. RANGERS. But I think I have enjoyed your other books when there was a little love a little mystery. A little adventure. Jd
Well this was like reading 2 or 3 books at once. I ENJOYED ASH. RANGERS. But I think I have enjoyed your other books when there was a little love a little mystery. A little adventure. Jd
November 3, 2020
Full of action
Action and trouble at every bend in the road . Great plots great with the details and background. Practical. They always collect the guns, horses and supplies from vanquished and guys. Excellent writing.
Action and trouble at every bend in the road . Great plots great with the details and background. Practical. They always collect the guns, horses and supplies from vanquished and guys. Excellent writing.
November 19, 2020
Lots of characters
Started out good then got confusing and then at the end different names were used on the characters Hard to keep your reading flow going when all of a sudden you have a different character. Plenty of action.
Started out good then got confusing and then at the end different names were used on the characters Hard to keep your reading flow going when all of a sudden you have a different character. Plenty of action.
December 9, 2020
Trigger Finger live's on. "Unstoppable"
One of the most exciting westerns I've ever read. AND-I've read a lot in my 80 years. Every time I thought it was the end, it started again. Now I'm sorry its over.
One of the most exciting westerns I've ever read. AND-I've read a lot in my 80 years. Every time I thought it was the end, it started again. Now I'm sorry its over.
December 24, 2020
Captain Ash is riveting!
Trigger Finger introduces a new character to Western fiction. The author takes great pains to research his guns, scenery, and timelines. Excellent effort and can’t wait for another from this author!
Trigger Finger introduces a new character to Western fiction. The author takes great pains to research his guns, scenery, and timelines. Excellent effort and can’t wait for another from this author!
February 10, 2021
Minus writing closer to D
Interesting story line ruined by very poor grammar writing editing. Many parts read like a movie script. Possibly written by someone who was in a writing class. Syntax is confused timing is jumbled names are thrown in
Interesting story line ruined by very poor grammar writing editing. Many parts read like a movie script. Possibly written by someone who was in a writing class. Syntax is confused timing is jumbled names are thrown in
July 30, 2020
Another good book.
September 20, 2020
Great Read=====When will we get the 2th ASH BOOK
November 2, 2020
Good read
Mike Mackessy never disappoints. Good read as always. He knows how to capture a readers attention throughout the entire book.
Mike Mackessy never disappoints. Good read as always. He knows how to capture a readers attention throughout the entire book.
November 20, 2020
Trigger finger
This was a great action packed adventure that keeps you interested in it and doesn't matter which part you're in as it is just one continuous adventure after another.
This was a great action packed adventure that keeps you interested in it and doesn't matter which part you're in as it is just one continuous adventure after another.
November 30, 2020
Adapt
The book is very adapt at keeping the reader's attention and equally held in suspense through out the entire story
The book is very adapt at keeping the reader's attention and equally held in suspense through out the entire story
December 7, 2020
Very good read
January 27, 2021
another good read.
January 30, 2021
Good book
Read all of them are going to be in touch. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of them are going to be in touch. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
January 31, 2021
Exciting
I always like to see the good guys win. They eliminated quite a few bad ones. They had a rough way to go.
I always like to see the good guys win. They eliminated quite a few bad ones. They had a rough way to go.
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January 25, 2022I ned this book
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