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Carson Kettle United States Marshal #1
Carson Kettle
Where U.S. Marshals failed, can farm boy Carson succeed?
After the Civil War, to the people of Oak Bower, Arkansas, “…he'd always be Carson Kettle, son of the man who'd chosen the winning side in the war and would forever pay for it.”
Folks in town all called both him and his father ‘Yankee Lover.’ All but her, and she’s gone.
Only sixteen, and untrained and untried in the ways of Colts and fists and evil gunmen, Carson’s determined to ride into the Indian Territories and bring Lijah Penne to justice. But Lijah’s feared by all, and even the best deputy United States marshal can’t find him.
Can youth and determination overcome an experienced outlaw, forged in the crucible of the Civil War to kill man, woman, or child, without a second thought?
No one thinks so. They say: leave it to the grownups, you’re too young, too inexperienced.
And maybe they’re right, but they don’t feel what Carson feels, and he saddles up anyway…
Book one in a new, clean, Classic Western Series.
After the Civil War, to the people of Oak Bower, Arkansas, “…he'd always be Carson Kettle, son of the man who'd chosen the winning side in the war and would forever pay for it.”
Folks in town all called both him and his father ‘Yankee Lover.’ All but her, and she’s gone.
Only sixteen, and untrained and untried in the ways of Colts and fists and evil gunmen, Carson’s determined to ride into the Indian Territories and bring Lijah Penne to justice. But Lijah’s feared by all, and even the best deputy United States marshal can’t find him.
Can youth and determination overcome an experienced outlaw, forged in the crucible of the Civil War to kill man, woman, or child, without a second thought?
No one thinks so. They say: leave it to the grownups, you’re too young, too inexperienced.
And maybe they’re right, but they don’t feel what Carson feels, and he saddles up anyway…
Book one in a new, clean, Classic Western Series.
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239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2021
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July 28, 2022
Fast moving story with a young dynamic character to ride the river with! He's green around the gills but a determined cuss who doesn't quit or back down. Tension comes to the reader through watching him traipse blindly into obvious trouble or get bamboozled too many times. But these faults make for a good character arc and lay a foundation for what's to come in Cochrane's new series. I'll be reading more of "Kettle" in the coming weeks. PKB
August 17, 2021
Excellent story of a young man maturing too fast out of necessity
Growing up hard by a quiet father who barely goes to town, only to find things are not as they seem. Losing love twice, losing other's from his town, and being only 16 and after a killer change his path forever. Highly recommended for all adult readers.
Growing up hard by a quiet father who barely goes to town, only to find things are not as they seem. Losing love twice, losing other's from his town, and being only 16 and after a killer change his path forever. Highly recommended for all adult readers.
May 23, 2023
Action-packed Western and more
This was a good, action-packed Western. Carson Kettle comes into himself as the result of tragedy. He also makes discoveries that build a new respect for someone he had been rather ashamed of before.
It must also be said that this book had a strong copy editor. I look forward to reading the next installment in the series.
This was a good, action-packed Western. Carson Kettle comes into himself as the result of tragedy. He also makes discoveries that build a new respect for someone he had been rather ashamed of before.
It must also be said that this book had a strong copy editor. I look forward to reading the next installment in the series.
July 12, 2024
Unexpected hero comes forward......
The tale has the young Carson growing up fast as he seeks justice for the victims of a robbery. Unexpected come to his strength of character, and assist him in his journey. Highly enjoyable read kept me turning the pages till the conclusion. Looking forward to the next in the series.
The tale has the young Carson growing up fast as he seeks justice for the victims of a robbery. Unexpected come to his strength of character, and assist him in his journey. Highly enjoyable read kept me turning the pages till the conclusion. Looking forward to the next in the series.
March 24, 2021
Good
First time for reading this author. Liked the characters. The action is good, and I am glad Carson survived. Hope he finds a loving wife to heal his heart, so he can have a happy life.
First time for reading this author. Liked the characters. The action is good, and I am glad Carson survived. Hope he finds a loving wife to heal his heart, so he can have a happy life.
July 19, 2022
Great Western Series!
I was looking for a new western based series to dive into and I think I hit the jackpot with the "Carson Kettle" series. I raced right through Book 1 and starting Book 2 right now!
I was looking for a new western based series to dive into and I think I hit the jackpot with the "Carson Kettle" series. I raced right through Book 1 and starting Book 2 right now!
July 26, 2022
Kettle book 1
Of or whatever the reason,I have read all 5 of the Kettle books but not in order, and have the 6th ordered. Every book have been great reads, and so will, tonight buy another of Wyatt's stories. Great writer, great stories!
Dave Cochran
Of or whatever the reason,I have read all 5 of the Kettle books but not in order, and have the 6th ordered. Every book have been great reads, and so will, tonight buy another of Wyatt's stories. Great writer, great stories!
Dave Cochran
July 26, 2022
Good book!
Carson being only sixteen hated riding a sway back older horse to town to pick up supplies for his mom. While there his whole life changed. Taking after the outlaws that had robbed the bank and killed a dear friend and the banker. Looking forward to the next book.
Carson being only sixteen hated riding a sway back older horse to town to pick up supplies for his mom. While there his whole life changed. Taking after the outlaws that had robbed the bank and killed a dear friend and the banker. Looking forward to the next book.
September 24, 2022
A great read!
16 almost 17 and luck was all on his side. Granted he was very mature and savvy. He had lots of smarts but you need luck to if you are going to catch that many crooks and survive. Anxious to see what he can do as he grows up.
16 almost 17 and luck was all on his side. Granted he was very mature and savvy. He had lots of smarts but you need luck to if you are going to catch that many crooks and survive. Anxious to see what he can do as he grows up.
July 1, 2023
Darn good western
Somebody tell me toward the end of story, nothing was written about the 8 riders(Jake Penne gamg) that mysteriously wound up dead. Then Carson is handed his rifle and specs.
Somebody tell me toward the end of story, nothing was written about the 8 riders(Jake Penne gamg) that mysteriously wound up dead. Then Carson is handed his rifle and specs.
March 24, 2024
The young an d determination
This was a refreshing good book, void of sex but not love. A young man's heart is broken and nothing stands in his way as he seeks retribution. I am looking forward to book two and the next adventure.
This was a refreshing good book, void of sex but not love. A young man's heart is broken and nothing stands in his way as he seeks retribution. I am looking forward to book two and the next adventure.
March 8, 2021
Book 1 Carson Kettle
I really enjoyed this book. Well written with plenty of interesting characters . I look forward to reading book 2 as soon as possible.
I really enjoyed this book. Well written with plenty of interesting characters . I look forward to reading book 2 as soon as possible.
April 27, 2021
Great book
I liked this book slot. Kept my att. All the way through far fetched his age. But all in all A good story
I liked this book slot. Kept my att. All the way through far fetched his age. But all in all A good story
May 14, 2021
Keep them coming
Liked it a lot plenty of twist and turns to keep me from putting my tablet down.thank you again.Will download the next one now
Liked it a lot plenty of twist and turns to keep me from putting my tablet down.thank you again.Will download the next one now
May 25, 2021
Home run
Once again Wyatt has hit it out of the park! A fast read, the storyline keeps the reader turning pages until suddenly you’re at the end.
Once again Wyatt has hit it out of the park! A fast read, the storyline keeps the reader turning pages until suddenly you’re at the end.
October 11, 2021
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
May 31, 2022
Pretty cool story
Quick building story though light on character development, enough geography and places for setting in that time made interesting and easy reading.
Quick building story though light on character development, enough geography and places for setting in that time made interesting and easy reading.
November 4, 2022
Dreamer
Boy reaching manhood and enemies growing up and learning what their priorities are. Excellent story. A lively story and page turner.
Boy reaching manhood and enemies growing up and learning what their priorities are. Excellent story. A lively story and page turner.
February 25, 2023
Carson Kettle
Very interesting book. I am a fan of Early American History. Would like to see more books like this one. but
Very interesting book. I am a fan of Early American History. Would like to see more books like this one. but
May 31, 2023
Ahhh !
Great story! Well written. I enjoyed this author. He carried me back in time and made me feel like he was part of the story.
Great story! Well written. I enjoyed this author. He carried me back in time and made me feel like he was part of the story.
June 6, 2023
Nothing special. Good fun read
August 19, 2025
Most interesting
Very unique story, well written and a pleasure to read. Keep up the good work. Stay healthy.
Rock on! One more word!
Very unique story, well written and a pleasure to read. Keep up the good work. Stay healthy.
Rock on! One more word!
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