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Cowan Family Saga #3
The Homestead
It’s here! The exciting conclusion of The Cowan Family Saga!
The Cowans have arrived in Texas to homestead. After their dangerous trek west, they want to settle, free from worry and danger. With the help of his son, Wes, the McLeod brothers, and Pony Boy, Bruce is ready to raise his cabin.
Unfortunately for them, their troubles have just begun!
They discover that Cord McGregor, the cattle baron they had a run in with on the Santa Fe Trail, has a spread nearby. To make matters worse, the cattle ranchers are in a range war against homesteaders and sheepherders.
McGregor and the other ranchers aren’t their only problem. There’s a tribe of hostile Apaches nearby and the Owens gang to the north.
Caught between three different enemies, Bruce raises his log cabin, hoping his family can live in peace. It’s not to be.
Amid the growing issues that threaten the lives of the settlers, Trent waits for the perfect time to ask Becky to marry him.
Forced once again to defend themselves, the McLeod brothers face their deadliest foes yet. They can’t move on this time. The stakes are high. Life or death. They must protect their lives and their homestead, or die. Will they ever live in peace?
The Cowans have arrived in Texas to homestead. After their dangerous trek west, they want to settle, free from worry and danger. With the help of his son, Wes, the McLeod brothers, and Pony Boy, Bruce is ready to raise his cabin.
Unfortunately for them, their troubles have just begun!
They discover that Cord McGregor, the cattle baron they had a run in with on the Santa Fe Trail, has a spread nearby. To make matters worse, the cattle ranchers are in a range war against homesteaders and sheepherders.
McGregor and the other ranchers aren’t their only problem. There’s a tribe of hostile Apaches nearby and the Owens gang to the north.
Caught between three different enemies, Bruce raises his log cabin, hoping his family can live in peace. It’s not to be.
Amid the growing issues that threaten the lives of the settlers, Trent waits for the perfect time to ask Becky to marry him.
Forced once again to defend themselves, the McLeod brothers face their deadliest foes yet. They can’t move on this time. The stakes are high. Life or death. They must protect their lives and their homestead, or die. Will they ever live in peace?
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2020
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Russell J. Atwater
56 books12 followersRussell J. Atwater grew up in the mid-west enjoying a steady diet of Gunsmoke, Bonanza and The Rifleman. A lover of western genre fiction, his passion is to write stories that celebrate life in the old west with the old-fashioned values of honesty, loyalty and righteousness.
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June 22, 2021
After 3 books in the series
After 3 books in the series I have finally accrued enough information to give my opinion of Russell Atwaters work. The story line and characters were good but the repetition and constant use of sodbuster, let's fetch him, a trip to boot hill, take a gander, pardner, mosey on down, and many more. Maybe the terms would be used by some but give me a break!
After 3 books in the series I have finally accrued enough information to give my opinion of Russell Atwaters work. The story line and characters were good but the repetition and constant use of sodbuster, let's fetch him, a trip to boot hill, take a gander, pardner, mosey on down, and many more. Maybe the terms would be used by some but give me a break!
September 3, 2020
Great Western
This was a great Western and book three in the series. The Cowan family found their land and filed their land claims in Texas. The Cattlemen didn't like the fact that they were raising sheep,as free range was in place. It seemed that no matter what they were doing trouble just seemed to find them. A fast paced book that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. I felt like the ending was a little rushed but overall a great western with lots of gunbattles, Indians, wicked cattle baron, and an undertaker that stays extremely busy.
This was a great Western and book three in the series. The Cowan family found their land and filed their land claims in Texas. The Cattlemen didn't like the fact that they were raising sheep,as free range was in place. It seemed that no matter what they were doing trouble just seemed to find them. A fast paced book that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. I felt like the ending was a little rushed but overall a great western with lots of gunbattles, Indians, wicked cattle baron, and an undertaker that stays extremely busy.
March 3, 2021
This is a continuation of the Bruce Cowan family headed for Texas thinking it would be safer than California. The Homesteaders are signing up for free land, to build a cabin and live on it for five years, making improvements so the Government will gives them their claim land. Bruce, Lois, his wife, and daughter, Becky will live there. Trent Mc Leod claimed his homestead land next to Bruce's family. Cord McGregor a cattle baron owns a large Ranch next to Bruce's land.
This is a well written, light romance story full of action, with one adventure after another throughout the book. I felt like I was in the middle of all the action as the words flew off the pages with all the excitement. I enjoyed this good clean western series, the characters were vividly described that came alive. There are three books on the series, all the books were full of excitement with good plots. A must read it you like western stories.
This is a well written, light romance story full of action, with one adventure after another throughout the book. I felt like I was in the middle of all the action as the words flew off the pages with all the excitement. I enjoyed this good clean western series, the characters were vividly described that came alive. There are three books on the series, all the books were full of excitement with good plots. A must read it you like western stories.
January 28, 2022
Action, gun slinging, humor...a lot of wild west with a touch of romance
I guess my title said it all.
Book 3 finds brothers Trent and Pat, and newest friend Pony Boy, having a hard time leaving the Cowan family behind. Everyone pitches in to build a cabin for the family of 4 while their son Wes Cowan is adamant that he's not going to be a farmer.
One of the brothers might just file a homestead claim too. But this beautiful valley that grows lush grass can be mighty inhospitable for so busters and sheep herders. Just how many enemies does this little group have? Can they find a safe place here, or will they end up on boot hill?
I guess my title said it all.
Book 3 finds brothers Trent and Pat, and newest friend Pony Boy, having a hard time leaving the Cowan family behind. Everyone pitches in to build a cabin for the family of 4 while their son Wes Cowan is adamant that he's not going to be a farmer.
One of the brothers might just file a homestead claim too. But this beautiful valley that grows lush grass can be mighty inhospitable for so busters and sheep herders. Just how many enemies does this little group have? Can they find a safe place here, or will they end up on boot hill?
November 22, 2020
I've read the series, and enjoyed each book. However I hope they continue with this series, I'm hoping to find out if Pat or Wes get the sand out of their boots. Also if Pony Boy gets his mate. Wonders about Lobo and Pup as to being great sheep herding dogs. Lots of options if this author Russell J Atwater. I've enjoyed his writing style and plan to read some of his other books that are available, if not this year but definitely next year.
Thank you for this look at helping to imagine what the settlers from the train to homesteading could of faced.
Thank you for this look at helping to imagine what the settlers from the train to homesteading could of faced.
November 12, 2023
The Homestead: (The Cowan Family Saga - Book 3)
This book and series was absolutely magnificent, I could not put it down, so I didn't! Definitely a must read, for excitement galore and lots of drama and action packed scenes throughout this book! This Author has you captured from the first page to the end! It was one of the best books I've read in a while! So don't miss this book and series, I will keep you updated in the future! Definitely worth reading from page one, to the end!🌬📚🤠😉🐝🎶
This book and series was absolutely magnificent, I could not put it down, so I didn't! Definitely a must read, for excitement galore and lots of drama and action packed scenes throughout this book! This Author has you captured from the first page to the end! It was one of the best books I've read in a while! So don't miss this book and series, I will keep you updated in the future! Definitely worth reading from page one, to the end!🌬📚🤠😉🐝🎶
October 17, 2020
Fight for your family.
One family desides to leave the wagon train and settle in Texas. The first few months were extremely frightening. They had to work very hard to clear the land, start a garden and build two log cabins At the same time they were fighting bandits, ranchers or Indians to keep their homes and lives. Reading the Cowan Family Saga, books 1,2 and 3 will give you an idea of how difficult. it was in the 1800's to settle our country.
One family desides to leave the wagon train and settle in Texas. The first few months were extremely frightening. They had to work very hard to clear the land, start a garden and build two log cabins At the same time they were fighting bandits, ranchers or Indians to keep their homes and lives. Reading the Cowan Family Saga, books 1,2 and 3 will give you an idea of how difficult. it was in the 1800's to settle our country.
May 18, 2024
the Cowan family with Trent, Pat and Pony Boy
This is the last story in the tale of the Cowan family wagon train trip to Texas. They are now homesteading sheep herders. They are still having to protect them selves from the Indians, bandits and now the rich cattlemen. Wes now considers himself to be the Boston Kid, the homesteads are built, the sheep are doing well and Trent is marring.you will enjoy the third in the series and the whole series.
This is the last story in the tale of the Cowan family wagon train trip to Texas. They are now homesteading sheep herders. They are still having to protect them selves from the Indians, bandits and now the rich cattlemen. Wes now considers himself to be the Boston Kid, the homesteads are built, the sheep are doing well and Trent is marring.you will enjoy the third in the series and the whole series.
February 22, 2021
Family story continues about the harsh west
Half Indian brothers who picked up the young indian, pony boy, and the son of a friend show character, mercy, justice, and hope to a sheriff and town being pressured by a rich rancher and his men. They take down outlaws, help Indians escape from the cavalry and set up homesteads with their sheep. Recommended for all readers.
Half Indian brothers who picked up the young indian, pony boy, and the son of a friend show character, mercy, justice, and hope to a sheriff and town being pressured by a rich rancher and his men. They take down outlaws, help Indians escape from the cavalry and set up homesteads with their sheep. Recommended for all readers.
May 14, 2021
And a saga it was!!!
I delieve the author told a story that was packed with good and bad. The cowan family are loveable characters. The action was never in short supply. The romance that blooms over the course of the 3 books is sweet. The strenth of people that wanted to go west must have been much greater than the strength of people now a days.. it was a great story !!
I delieve the author told a story that was packed with good and bad. The cowan family are loveable characters. The action was never in short supply. The romance that blooms over the course of the 3 books is sweet. The strenth of people that wanted to go west must have been much greater than the strength of people now a days.. it was a great story !!
June 20, 2023
Another great adventure!
Back in time when countries were built on human lives as all struggled to build a nation. Great characters with plenty of action. Fascinating to read about an imagine, however, living it is not something I would have enjoyed. God bless all who gave us our countries in today's world!!!
Back in time when countries were built on human lives as all struggled to build a nation. Great characters with plenty of action. Fascinating to read about an imagine, however, living it is not something I would have enjoyed. God bless all who gave us our countries in today's world!!!
September 9, 2020
Homestead for the family
They find a place to homestead but caught between Apaches, ruthless cattle rancher and bandits. A lot of battles to go thru to finally have a home and a place to raise sheep.
They find a place to homestead but caught between Apaches, ruthless cattle rancher and bandits. A lot of battles to go thru to finally have a home and a place to raise sheep.
September 12, 2020
Great Read
Couldn't put this book or the two books before this down. Loved, loved all three books. Must start with book #1 to follow the family from Boston to Texas through the Oregon Trail. Really enjoyed these stories!
Couldn't put this book or the two books before this down. Loved, loved all three books. Must start with book #1 to follow the family from Boston to Texas through the Oregon Trail. Really enjoyed these stories!
September 17, 2020
Lots of excitement and adventure.
This is a typical example of the conflict between ranchers and sheep farmers. They have to do a lot of him fighting in order to get it straightened out.
This is a typical example of the conflict between ranchers and sheep farmers. They have to do a lot of him fighting in order to get it straightened out.
September 21, 2020
Finale of the Cowan Family Saga
This last book of the series tied up all the loose ends. I hope you get to read all three books in succession like I did. Enjoy the finale. I surely did!
This last book of the series tied up all the loose ends. I hope you get to read all three books in succession like I did. Enjoy the finale. I surely did!
September 22, 2020
Good read !
Excellent book #2, was a great continents to the first one. Great story with lots of excitement to boot. You are a very talented author . I love your books.
Respectively
Joyce Lichtwald
Excellent book #2, was a great continents to the first one. Great story with lots of excitement to boot. You are a very talented author . I love your books.
Respectively
Joyce Lichtwald
September 27, 2020
Always trouble that ends up ok
The Cowens and Trent always seem to attract trouble but somehow manage to escape with their lives intact. This tale is a little to simple and ends tidily. Something fun to read though.
The Cowens and Trent always seem to attract trouble but somehow manage to escape with their lives intact. This tale is a little to simple and ends tidily. Something fun to read though.
October 6, 2020
Exciting and intriguing story
The author has written a continuation of the families as they halt their Westward journey to settle down and establish a homestead. Great story with much action and adventure.
The author has written a continuation of the families as they halt their Westward journey to settle down and establish a homestead. Great story with much action and adventure.
October 9, 2020
The Cowan family saga continues.
Trent and Pat's family has expanded happily, but they are still plagued with outlaws, vengeful ranchers and Apaches. Will Trent ever be able to marry Becky.
Trent and Pat's family has expanded happily, but they are still plagued with outlaws, vengeful ranchers and Apaches. Will Trent ever be able to marry Becky.
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December 29, 2020I can only imagine the hardships in the Texas Panhandle when the Cowan group was homesteading there because my ancestors settled near Pala Duro canyon near Silverton - rough country even without fighting over sheep and cattle.
February 21, 2021
This is the final book in this series, which I enjoyed like watching an old Western movie! I used the Cowan Family Saga as a refreshing break from my often heavier reading themes. It’s about love, loyalty and friendship, as well as being a well researched history lesson of the times.
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February 17, 2023Confrontation
Everything was leading up to the confrontation of all groups at war. You can think through and make choices so you don't have live by the gun. This series about the Cowan family was very enjoyable.
Everything was leading up to the confrontation of all groups at war. You can think through and make choices so you don't have live by the gun. This series about the Cowan family was very enjoyable.
August 15, 2020
It's ok
I had to read to find out if a marriage took place. The use of putting someone in the dirt was overused. I don't t know how many settlers made with all the killing.
I had to read to find out if a marriage took place. The use of putting someone in the dirt was overused. I don't t know how many settlers made with all the killing.
August 15, 2020
Another well-written story
Another well-written story by Russell Atwater. Good editing, good story line. Kudos to Atwater for his writing and his story
Another well-written story by Russell Atwater. Good editing, good story line. Kudos to Atwater for his writing and his story
August 19, 2020
Enjoyable read. a book
Good premise, fun to read, not particularly well edited . Book 3 of a set that should be read in order. Interesting characters, a book 4 is needed.
Good premise, fun to read, not particularly well edited . Book 3 of a set that should be read in order. Interesting characters, a book 4 is needed.
September 10, 2020
A winner
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Also, I just may read it all through again some day... Yes it was that good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Also, I just may read it all through again some day... Yes it was that good.
September 26, 2020
Not what I expected
I. Was expecting pioneer life. Very little in that regard,
. Most about cowboys, Indians and outlaws. I was disappointed. Very predictable.
I. Was expecting pioneer life. Very little in that regard,
. Most about cowboys, Indians and outlaws. I was disappointed. Very predictable.
September 29, 2020
Howdy,
I've just finished the third book of The Cowan Family Saga! Enjoyed reading books VERY MUCH!!! Hope You're working on more! ?
I've just finished the third book of The Cowan Family Saga! Enjoyed reading books VERY MUCH!!! Hope You're working on more! ?
October 2, 2020
Getting Better
Well I must say that the books are getting better as they go. Still Ally of killing but a nice story line.
Well I must say that the books are getting better as they go. Still Ally of killing but a nice story line.
October 6, 2020
Great finish
Thanks for the story, it was awesome reading from book one, I enjoy a good three book series. Thank you again and I look forward to more of your work
Thanks for the story, it was awesome reading from book one, I enjoy a good three book series. Thank you again and I look forward to more of your work
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