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Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man #7
Caleb Johnson: Mountain Man: Fast On The Draw: A Frontier Western Adventure
The seventh book in the Mountain Life Western Adventure series from Charles Ray!
Carlotta Thompkins and her 7-foot-tall bodyguard, Mary Poindexter, arrive in Bear Creek. Thompkins is looking for her runaway fiancé, and passes the time playing cards with the locals, and winning. While she’s a novelty and great entertainment for most, young ruffian Hadley Cooper can ‘t take losing to a woman. When he kidnaps Carlotta in a misguided effort to recover his poker losings, Caleb, a man who can’t abide lawless behavior, decides to come to the rescue.
Carlotta Thompkins and her 7-foot-tall bodyguard, Mary Poindexter, arrive in Bear Creek. Thompkins is looking for her runaway fiancé, and passes the time playing cards with the locals, and winning. While she’s a novelty and great entertainment for most, young ruffian Hadley Cooper can ‘t take losing to a woman. When he kidnaps Carlotta in a misguided effort to recover his poker losings, Caleb, a man who can’t abide lawless behavior, decides to come to the rescue.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2020
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About the author
Charles Ray
562 books153 followersI've been writing since my teens. In addition to writing for several newspapers and magazines in the US, Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've written two books on leadership and a number of fiction works. I'm also a published poet, photographer, and artist. I write in several genres, reflecting my broad reading tastes. I spent 20 years in the army, retiring in 1982 and becoming a diplomat. I've worked in about 10 countries and traveled to about 30 more, mining each for material to write about.
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January 11, 2021
This is one fast moving piece of old American western adventures, as Caleb and his entourage work together in bringing justice to those responsible for their misdeeds. Really an enjoyable read!
Definitely another five star sensation by one of the most prolific writers of our times. I have enjoyed a
I of the Caleb Johnson stories, but this one certainly has a special buzz to it that definitely maintained my undivided attention from beginning to end!
The Author's outstanding descriptive storylines successfully maintained my undivided attention from beginning to end, and his character selections certainly were perfectly selected for their commanding assignments throughout this compelling western masterpiece!
Most definitely recommend this fast moving old western folklore adventures to all readers, regardless of your desired reading preference as I assure you to be unable to put this outstanding story aside until the final paragraph has been read. It is easy reading pleasure and the compassionate camaraderie of the good guys is unsurpassed in their ongoing efforts to bring justice to those responsible for their misdeeds. I assure you to be perfectly satisfied with Caleb, and crew, as they pull no punches in their efforts to right the wrongs of the bad guys devilment!!!😃
Definitely another five star sensation by one of the most prolific writers of our times. I have enjoyed a
I of the Caleb Johnson stories, but this one certainly has a special buzz to it that definitely maintained my undivided attention from beginning to end!
The Author's outstanding descriptive storylines successfully maintained my undivided attention from beginning to end, and his character selections certainly were perfectly selected for their commanding assignments throughout this compelling western masterpiece!
Most definitely recommend this fast moving old western folklore adventures to all readers, regardless of your desired reading preference as I assure you to be unable to put this outstanding story aside until the final paragraph has been read. It is easy reading pleasure and the compassionate camaraderie of the good guys is unsurpassed in their ongoing efforts to bring justice to those responsible for their misdeeds. I assure you to be perfectly satisfied with Caleb, and crew, as they pull no punches in their efforts to right the wrongs of the bad guys devilment!!!😃
March 8, 2021
Caleb and the kidnappers
This was a story about Caleb tracking and negotiating the release of the beautiful heroin. Action, shootouts, and a touch of romance. A little too short I thought but still a good read. Yes,I would recommend it.
This was a story about Caleb tracking and negotiating the release of the beautiful heroin. Action, shootouts, and a touch of romance. A little too short I thought but still a good read. Yes,I would recommend it.
January 3, 2021
Stubborn counts
Impossible to put this book down and so I didn't. Started reading and found myself reading the ending Great story
Impossible to put this book down and so I didn't. Started reading and found myself reading the ending Great story
February 23, 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 every.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better every.
July 16, 2021
WildBill
Great story going to read the next book now keep up the good work and I'll try to keep reading
Great story going to read the next book now keep up the good work and I'll try to keep reading
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