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Saddle Mountain: A Western Adventure
SADDLE MOUNTAIN is a screen play written by Paul H Smith, and from the script, written into this novel by western author, Paul L Thompson.
From 1873 until his death in 1896, Judge Isaac Charles Parker policed seventy-four thousand square miles, with two hundred or so lawmen. The area was called by several names; Last of the Western Frontier, Hell’s Fringe, The Nations and Indian Territory just to name a few. Several more names were used, but should not appear in print at this time.
From 1873 until his death in 1896, Judge Isaac Charles Parker policed seventy-four thousand square miles, with two hundred or so lawmen. The area was called by several names; Last of the Western Frontier, Hell’s Fringe, The Nations and Indian Territory just to name a few. Several more names were used, but should not appear in print at this time.
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First published May 20, 2013
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July 22, 2017
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
The lawmen of the old west had a real hard time. They were faced with many deadly situations even when they were just relaxing after bringing back dead or alive the men they were sent to arrest.
Many of these lawmen did a lot of man hunting in the territories. These areas were known as the Indian territories covering approximately seventy thousand acres of land. This area was known as a haven for the worse of the worse. There were people who lived in the territories helped hide these men from the law for a price of course. There was no respect for the law in the territories and these U.S. Marshals and Deputy Marshals totaling approximately two hundred men subject to change at any time due to death. These marshals worked for the hanging judge who was only federal law west of the Mississippi River.
This story is very sad, these MARSHALS led a hard life, and the women who married these men didn't know as their men left on another case if they would see them again riding in or across the backs of their speeds dead. Those men that were married also tried to protect their families because it wasn't unknown by the criminals where these families lived. These criminals threatened these marshals families of death; and they did carry out those threats. It was known that the U.S.Marshal would hunt you down if it took them twenty years they ALWAYS get their man.
All of you who love westerns may not like this plot. It has carries a lot of sadness and human insight of the real life of men and women who settled this great country. The trials and tribulations they faced and still kept going..
"Life on the frontier"
The lawmen of the old west had a real hard time. They were faced with many deadly situations even when they were just relaxing after bringing back dead or alive the men they were sent to arrest.
Many of these lawmen did a lot of man hunting in the territories. These areas were known as the Indian territories covering approximately seventy thousand acres of land. This area was known as a haven for the worse of the worse. There were people who lived in the territories helped hide these men from the law for a price of course. There was no respect for the law in the territories and these U.S. Marshals and Deputy Marshals totaling approximately two hundred men subject to change at any time due to death. These marshals worked for the hanging judge who was only federal law west of the Mississippi River.
This story is very sad, these MARSHALS led a hard life, and the women who married these men didn't know as their men left on another case if they would see them again riding in or across the backs of their speeds dead. Those men that were married also tried to protect their families because it wasn't unknown by the criminals where these families lived. These criminals threatened these marshals families of death; and they did carry out those threats. It was known that the U.S.Marshal would hunt you down if it took them twenty years they ALWAYS get their man.
All of you who love westerns may not like this plot. It has carries a lot of sadness and human insight of the real life of men and women who settled this great country. The trials and tribulations they faced and still kept going..
"Life on the frontier"
October 14, 2024
Everything a Western🐎🔫🔪💀 Should Be
ADULT Historical Western Adventure🐺🐎🔫🔪💀 with a Second Chance Romance💘
The hunt for escaped Outlaws turns deadly for Some retired US marshals and others who Go with them on the Search .
This novel has graphic violence and gore So it's probably not suitable for children. It also has adult themes and a clear cut right and wrong Theme like A good western should.I
On the other hand it has some very sweet moments With the Marshals FindingA little dog that Is lying beside It's master's dead body. The little dog humanizes The Grim Marshal's task of finding It's master's killers.
I really enjoyed this novel it has Everything you want in a good western without becoming over the top. There are sad moments too But also the promise of a new life In another town Without the dangers of outlaws. The story is believable.
I got this e-book from Amazon 📚 with kindle unlimited
ADULT Historical Western Adventure🐺🐎🔫🔪💀 with a Second Chance Romance💘
The hunt for escaped Outlaws turns deadly for Some retired US marshals and others who Go with them on the Search .
This novel has graphic violence and gore So it's probably not suitable for children. It also has adult themes and a clear cut right and wrong Theme like A good western should.I
On the other hand it has some very sweet moments With the Marshals FindingA little dog that Is lying beside It's master's dead body. The little dog humanizes The Grim Marshal's task of finding It's master's killers.
I really enjoyed this novel it has Everything you want in a good western without becoming over the top. There are sad moments too But also the promise of a new life In another town Without the dangers of outlaws. The story is believable.
I got this e-book from Amazon 📚 with kindle unlimited
February 15, 2020
A PLT./PHS. Indian Territory Western Action Adventure (SM:TN) (AWAFTAOUSMST)
PLT./PHS. ave penned an Indian Territory western action adventure titled' "Saddle Mountain : The Nations, which begins with Judge Parker assigning US Marshals on assignments in Indian Territory. Their assignments are outlaws that have murdered two peace officer and one peace officers wife. They begin their chase for the second time. They has escaped from two inexperienced deputies.
this is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
PLT./PHS. ave penned an Indian Territory western action adventure titled' "Saddle Mountain : The Nations, which begins with Judge Parker assigning US Marshals on assignments in Indian Territory. Their assignments are outlaws that have murdered two peace officer and one peace officers wife. They begin their chase for the second time. They has escaped from two inexperienced deputies.
this is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
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February 28, 2021One of his best books!
One of the very best. Outlaws, family, friendship, and love. It all came together in this book.
I have read almost all of his books and have enjoyed them all. Thank you Paul Thompson!
One of the very best. Outlaws, family, friendship, and love. It all came together in this book.
I have read almost all of his books and have enjoyed them all. Thank you Paul Thompson!
October 31, 2024
Very good story except Shorty wasn't in it!
I loved this one, almost too much action and sadness on a very rough day, but it was really good and took my mind off of the sad news we are dealing with! I really enjoy this author and his way of writing!
I loved this one, almost too much action and sadness on a very rough day, but it was really good and took my mind off of the sad news we are dealing with! I really enjoy this author and his way of writing!
November 9, 2025
Not Shorty Thompson book
Shorty Thompson book 4? What a disappointment! Please don't suck me in again. When I got to 70 percent I thumbed threw page by page looking for Short's name. You cheated.
Shorty Thompson book 4? What a disappointment! Please don't suck me in again. When I got to 70 percent I thumbed threw page by page looking for Short's name. You cheated.
August 7, 2017
Saddle Mountain
This was an exciting book. I loved the action, "worms" not so much. Thank you so much Paul Thompson, you are gifted
This was an exciting book. I loved the action, "worms" not so much. Thank you so much Paul Thompson, you are gifted
October 2, 2017
Lawman
Good easy read for all ages. Western law story with a natural ending. Not the best of Paul L. Thompson but very readable
Good easy read for all ages. Western law story with a natural ending. Not the best of Paul L. Thompson but very readable
July 31, 2018
Good western
Good old fashioned western. Fun to read and very authentic for the time period. Looking for more stories from the author.
Good old fashioned western. Fun to read and very authentic for the time period. Looking for more stories from the author.
May 30, 2023
Another good read!
An excellent book with the same kind of action and twist you'd expect! Well with reading and you'll but wasn't too out it down.
An excellent book with the same kind of action and twist you'd expect! Well with reading and you'll but wasn't too out it down.
November 21, 2024
Too confusing There’s too many people involved with different names , sometimes with first names and sometimes with last names Sorry didn’t like it
February 17, 2025
Not a shorty Thompson book
So disappointed. This isn't a shorty Thompson book. Do not be tricked. Okay book, just not part of the shorty series.
So disappointed. This isn't a shorty Thompson book. Do not be tricked. Okay book, just not part of the shorty series.
April 10, 2023
A few good men will prevail
I liked this book because it marks an era showing that law and the men representing law and order will prevail
I liked this book because it marks an era showing that law and the men representing law and order will prevail
December 7, 2022
Fire Paul Smith!
Thompson writes books worthy to be listed under Christian fiction. Smith (I'm assuming) contributed only words on a seventh grade level! Thompson's books have up to this one been good , please keep clean books coming.
Thompson writes books worthy to be listed under Christian fiction. Smith (I'm assuming) contributed only words on a seventh grade level! Thompson's books have up to this one been good , please keep clean books coming.
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