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Matt Bannister Western #1-9

Matt Bannister: The Complete Series

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A BREWING STORM RUNS DEEPER THAN PRIDE OR HONOR IN THIS CHRISTIAN WESTERN MYSTERY COLLECTION.Fifteen years ago, the young Matt Bannister ran away from the town of Willow Falls. Now a famed US Deputy Marshal, he’s coming home to reconcile with family.But all too quickly, he realizes that old feuds unsettled never die—and he must confront his painful past. Good thing Matt is a fighter, a killer, and a tough man who isn’t afraid to stand his ground against anyone.As the tempest of the past collides with the present, Matt encounters religious persecution, murder, kidnapping, and lies—and his unyielding spirit becomes the beacon of redemption in a world haunted by shadows.Join Matt Bannister on a relentless quest for redemption as he faces a storm of secrets and danger in this gripping nine-book Christian Western mystery collection today!Matt Books 1-9 includes Willow Falls, Sweethome, Bella's Dance Hall, The Wolves of Windsor Ridge, The Eckman Exception, Prairieville, Return to Willow Falls, Ballenger, and Blood Vengeance.

2870 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 3, 2021

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Ken Pratt

36 books21 followers
Ken Pratt worked to make a living, but his passion has always been writing. Having a busy family, the only "free" time he had to write was late at night getting no more than five hours of sleep a night. He has penned several novels that are being published along with several children stories as well. Ken Pratt says, "If you want something bad enough, you'll sacrifice something else to get it. I sacrifice sleep. I do not write to be a best seller or for wealth, I write to bring hope into the lives of the hopeless and encourage the disheartened through the lives of the characters and God's providence in my stories. There is always 'Hope' and that is the purpose of my books."

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157 reviews2 followers
April 27, 2023
Never Ending Adventure

While this may turn some potential readers away, my hope is that my comment will at least cause enough curiosity to want to read the series. I am an avid fan of western novels, and this series included all one can expect: intrigue, murder, mayhem, loves lost and won, and lives changed. But, the thing I liked the most was how God and Jesus were such an integral part of several characters lives, including the rough and tough hero, Matt. I will be looking for more of Mr. Party's works to enjoy.
4 reviews
March 10, 2021
Excellent series!!!!

This one of the best historical series I've read in a while! I enjoyed the interaction between the characters in the series throughout the 9 books, it was interesting to read about a time so different from now, but in some ways the same. Human doesn't change much, there's good and evil in the world still. But this series showed that good can overcome. I would recommend this author to anyone, can't wait to read another.
719 reviews4 followers
April 7, 2021
Matt Bannister : 1-9

This was not a good collection of stories. The stories should have been listed as Christian oriented. There was so much preaching and prosthelizing (sic) that the thread of the stories was at times at risk of being lost.These aren't for the average western reader.
13 reviews
May 7, 2021
Great balance between western drama and morality.

I like Matt, Christine and the Bannister family. I like the action and the life lessons. I do wish Mr. Pratt would give closure to some of his books. Nonetheless, I am always sorry when I finish one of his books, this one especially.
2 reviews
November 11, 2023
Hardship, history, excitement, Christian values and romance

Matt Bannister books show humanity at its best and worst, heartbreak and triumph, with encouraging words from God.

My only disappointment was the need for proofreading. There are dozens of errors that could be corrected easily.
135 reviews2 followers
February 28, 2021
Great

Truly enjoyed the entire series of books. I really enjoyed the adventures, the character development and interaction of characters. I am upset by yhe fact that the series ends with no resolution to any of several subplots.
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49 reviews1 follower
May 16, 2021
Wow a great read!

This was a series of 9 stories, all of them are spellbinding and a very well written western. I am very impressed with the author was able to get moral and ethical points across. The lessons expressed seem to be LOST in todays books .
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28 reviews1 follower
June 14, 2021
Trigger warnings

I quit at the gang rape of the pregnant woman who miscarried and died. Odd how there is never a gang rape of a guy ( might offend/put off a few male readers). A little more gritty than I can take.
68 reviews1 follower
August 3, 2021
Excellent

Well that was a fantastic read. Love these long books and thus was a very big book.
Very well written, great characters, loved all the action just like a real western. So much happening.
Like the way th7s author write. Thank you
26 reviews
October 16, 2021
Don't waste your time.

Absolute rubbish. To be expected from free to read books I suppose. If it was any good, Amazon would charge for it. Don't waste your time, this is simply a vehicle for bible thumping. Try C J Petit instead, he's good.
12 reviews1 follower
December 25, 2021
A great read

Pratt is a gifted author. But the series is written with a strong Christian bent. It is wonderful to have such a good read centered around those with high moral character, and to not suffer constantly from harsh,crude language.
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343 reviews10 followers
February 7, 2023
great series

Imagine my surprise to find a book that leads people to the Lord in western old days. These are great Christian books where everyone has their chance to follow and accept the Lords goodness. I read them all and didn’t stop till the end. Highly recommend
167 reviews1 follower
December 20, 2023
Heart warming

Ken Pratt's books 1-9 of Matt Bannister, a Christian Western Mystery Collection, were delightfully refreshing, heartwarming, and inspirational. I need to read my Bible more and make sure I use every opportunity God gives me to witness to whoever He puts in my path.
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751 reviews23 followers
February 3, 2021
I loved all of the books. Very exciting and entertaining. Plenty of action.
938 reviews6 followers
March 8, 2021
Christopher Westerns

Though he is a bounty hunter or US Marshall ,Matt is a Christian and wants those he meets in an official capacity to know Jesus. Enjoyed all nine books.
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1,537 reviews6 followers
March 29, 2021
Well written series

The plotting, character depictions and events all have a ring of truth. The stories are interesting.
The grammar is often appalling.
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April 22, 2021
I was disappointed in the final story with an almost blunt ending. I did enjoy most of the series and I also enjoyed some of the quotes from the Bible.
82 reviews
June 24, 2021
Great action with Jesus leading the way

What fun to read an action packed story and find out the main character is a good Christian man. Super!
4 reviews
September 7, 2021
Great read

Great read kept me interested. Easy to read and follow. I’ve read several books from this author. Hope to read more of his books.
95 reviews
February 27, 2022
Thank you JESUS

Good book and great church meeting. Some parts was repetition. But overall good book. I will remember these oaks. Thanks
756 reviews
October 9, 2023
Matt Bannister books 1-9

This was a good series with a positive Christian message while being an entertaining western series. Kudos to the author
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February 17, 2022
I enjoyed the series. The stories kept my attention and I didn't want to stop, when I should have gone to bed. My mind kept going back wondering what was next. Thank you.
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1,658 reviews46 followers
February 3, 2021
The Matt Bannister Series Books 1-9 is not only an enjoyable series, but it is a great box set buy. Ken Pratt has taken Matt Bannister and through the series we see him return to the home he left and then fall in love further in the series. Although you can read the books out of order, they flow beautifully from book to book. Although I received an arc for my honest review, I also purchased the box set because the series is do great.
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Author 21 books134 followers
February 3, 2021
The complete set of Matt Bannister books takes you on one adventure after another. The series is exciting, keeps the reader engaged, and the characters reflect the flavor of the old west. Ken Pratt is right up there with other great western writers and has quickly become my favorite.

Matt finds himself engrossed in murder, kidnapping, and lies and sustains it all to make things right. If you like lots of action, suspense, and western saga's, this is for you.
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