Mountain Man Apprentice: Justice: A Mountain Man Adventure

by Ash Lingam

The first adventure in a brand new mountain man series from Ash Lingam!

When Brick Hammer left Illinois, it was because he had no reasons left to stay. His father had died the year before, and his wife and two children passed away from disease just before he sold everything, leaving him financially well off. With his newfound funds and no family to care for, he decided to complete a dream he had since he was a small boy—to become a mountain man as he had read in the nickel novels of Kit Carson and Davy Crocket.

He left Denver heavily equipped and armed to the teeth. As he began seeking adventure, he trapped and hunted in the Rocky Mountains. While alone in the wilderness, he ran into an unexpected situation that would change his life forever. A wizened old man with snow-white hair cared for him until his health returned, and they forged a bonding relationship. Grizz Adam James had lived in his cabin, lost in the wilderness, for decades. Brick was near death when Grizz found him, and he adopted him as his apprentice; this is where it all began.

142 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2022

About the author

Ash Lingam was born and raised in Southern Ohio, not far from the mighty Ohio River. He had somewhat of an isolated upbringing on a family farm with his sisters. His best friends were his horse, Sugar, and his grandfather.
Born in 1886, the family patriarch grew crops, raised cattle, and doted on the young boy. At his grandfather’s side, Ash learned about livestock and firearms at an early age. His grandad carried an old Colt with him at all times, helping spawn a young boy’s dreams of yesteryear.
Ash was only eight years old when his grandad taught him how to trap muskrats to prevent them from draining the farm’s ponds. He gave him a double-barreled shotgun at twelve and taught him how to hunt to put food on the table.
It wasn’t long before Ash was breaking horses. His spirited Tennessee Walker never allowed any other rider on her back. Together, they searched through the plowed fields in the spring, looking for Miami Indian arrowheads to add to his grandfather’s ample collection.
Ash’s family was among the early settlers in pre-Revolutionary America. He has traced his lineage back to around 1746 when his ancestors immigrated from Europe to the aspiring American Colonies.
A retired marketing executive, Ash devotes his spare time to training police dogs and writing novels. He has found his niche in the Western, historical fiction, and adventure genres. With his vast vault of experience, he never runs out of sources for new stories. He has lived in eleven different countries and worked in a total of forty-six,
To date, Ash has written approximately 130 novels, short stories, and poems. More than one hundred of his eclectic titles help the American frontier come alive for his readers.

Reviews

[Abbigail Janick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

I always wonder when I start a new series if it will be the beginning of a wonderful journey. Thus far after having read this book I am truly excited. I can hardly wait for the next story. A wonderful yarn that gave me a lot of joy.

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hammer and Grizz

First one of these books I have ever read. I really like this series. I will be reading the rest of them. Thank you for a great read Ash Lingam.

[Paul McCoy · Rating 1 out of 5]

As I started to read this book I realized I had already read it some time ago. What I didn't remember at the time though was reading the whole series of 10 books by this author. When I got about 3/4 through it,(the first book) I realized why I hadn't read the whole series. Ash Lingam's accounts of the history of this time of our nations past all of a sudden made me realize he doesn't know his history. Ft. Boise was not established until about 1834 which doesn't jive with his 1824 time frame. The war of 1812 was known back then as the 2nd war of independence from Britain. Calling it the war of 1812 is like calling the 2nd world war the war of 1941. The US Cavalry was not involved in this area of the west at the time this story was to have taken place. I guess I am a bit of a history buff and when it is so blatantly off it bothers me. Also, the beginning of the book reads suspiciously like the movie "Jeremiah Johnson" of the early 70's staring Robert Redford and Will Geer.

[Charles Castell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grizz and Hammer will keep you in stitches throughout this western masterpiece of ongoing excitement

Another five star sensation by Mr. Lingam, as he leads any reader, regardless of your reading pleasure, through the daily trials and tribulations of old western folklore at its very best!
Some of the most entertaining storylines you will ever follow, as these two men pulls no punches in their quest for success in ongoing endeavors! No slowdowns throughout this entertaining western folklore masterpiece! Too, the selection of characters could not have better selected for their respective assignments from beginning to end!
Without hesitation, I recommend this fast moving series of unending excitement to everyone, regardless of your normal reading pleasure! Believe me, this entertaining series of ongoing western extravaganza will definitely keep anyone turning pages to see what the ending of the next exciting adventure might lead to!!!😃

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

For Brick, coming to the wilderness, felt like the only choice he had. Meeting Grizz, makes his new role, as a mountain man, a bit easier. That doesn't mean readers can think this is a mild tale, it isn't. Being a mountain man comes with a lot of hardship and danger. The author does a good job telling the story of life in the wilderness, and it is reminiscent of tales of the true mountain men who made their way into the history books. This is a well written tale that is a reader friendly tale that is a quick, exciting read.

[Phillip Mclaughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

change of pace

As usual Ash Lingham spins a good yarn.
New stories of an eastern businessman who loses his family to death and heads west to become a mountain man.
Grizzly bears, Crow Indians and a pair of foolish Army captains make a great story.
Onto installment two

[Mike Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

great mountain man book

A great storyline and characters in this book. Love the way the old man took the younger man to teach him. Great book with trials and dangers lurking everywhere

[Michael Spilker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an EXCELLENT read. Great first book of a new series. Looking forward to starting book 2 of the series. So far, I would recommend this book to be read. I’ll let ya know what I thought of the continuation of the series.

[See · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for a read

This was a good read to hook your interest to get you to read the next book in the series.

[craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to Ash

I’ve really enjoyed all that I’ve read from this author. Appreciate the scene and characters like I’m actually involved with them. Also no profanity. Highly recommend

[Dennis Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good start to a series

This book was good. Fun characters. Stories of mountain men are always very interesting. They were fearless and really helped shape America.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband is loving this series and this author