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The Second Five Sequel to The Deadly Five
The Second Five is an action-packed search for gold along the Fraser River during the gold rush there in 1860. Three seasoned gold seekers and an English nobleman, plus a seventeen-year-old named CF, are the five daring and colorful partners hunting gold. The five men must learn who they can trust with their gold and their lives. What could distract the five men from gold? Yes, the lovely Maggie Kelly and a bluetick coonhound! Trust, respect, and friendship turn out to be golden, even more valuable than gold.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2022
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About the author
Raymond Maher
4 books A lifelong storyteller and lover of history and adventure stories, Maher published his first novel based on the Fraser River Gold Rush of 1858 in British Columbia, Sept. 2020. (THE DEADLY FIVE.)
Its sequel, (THE SECOND FIVE is being published in 2022.)
Trapped at Birth With Only One Way (2024) is Maher's third novel. A suspense, mystery, thriller about a man on the run to stay alive. His toxic family wants him dead, and an outlaw biker group has the same objective.
Maher's novels reflect his life experience of living and working in four Canadian provinces. Often, he was the stranger in town who knew no one. He writes of the human need to give and receive respect, recognition, friendship, and humor among people, especially strangers.
A resident of Chilliwack, BC, for the past 11 years, Raymond and his wife Marilyn have four grown children and seven grandchildren. They live near Historic Five Corners in Chilliwack.
Its sequel, (THE SECOND FIVE is being published in 2022.)
Trapped at Birth With Only One Way (2024) is Maher's third novel. A suspense, mystery, thriller about a man on the run to stay alive. His toxic family wants him dead, and an outlaw biker group has the same objective.
Maher's novels reflect his life experience of living and working in four Canadian provinces. Often, he was the stranger in town who knew no one. He writes of the human need to give and receive respect, recognition, friendship, and humor among people, especially strangers.
A resident of Chilliwack, BC, for the past 11 years, Raymond and his wife Marilyn have four grown children and seven grandchildren. They live near Historic Five Corners in Chilliwack.
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December 1, 2025
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This story is emotional, powerful, and deeply human. From the very beginning, it pulls you into a world of pain, silence, strength, and resilience. What touched me the most is how authentically the author explores the struggles we don’t choose but still must carry and the courage it takes to rise above them.
The writing feels raw, honest, and deeply personal. It’s not just about hardship, but about survival, identity, and finding strength even when life feels unfair. The story reminds us that even when we feel trapped by our circumstances, there is always a way forward maybe not easy, but possible.
It’s an inspiring read thought-provoking, emotional, and beautifully written. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone who appreciates stories with depth, purpose, and real-life meaning from readers community
This story is emotional, powerful, and deeply human. From the very beginning, it pulls you into a world of pain, silence, strength, and resilience. What touched me the most is how authentically the author explores the struggles we don’t choose but still must carry and the courage it takes to rise above them.
The writing feels raw, honest, and deeply personal. It’s not just about hardship, but about survival, identity, and finding strength even when life feels unfair. The story reminds us that even when we feel trapped by our circumstances, there is always a way forward maybe not easy, but possible.
It’s an inspiring read thought-provoking, emotional, and beautifully written. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone who appreciates stories with depth, purpose, and real-life meaning from readers community
December 1, 2025
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This book is raw, emotional, and deeply moving it doesn’t just tell a story, it makes you feel it. The author captures the silent struggles that many people carry alone pain, identity, trauma, and the quiet hope for freedom and turns them into something powerful and meaningful. What makes it stand out is the honesty; nothing feels exaggerated or forced, just real human experience. It’s a reminder that even when life begins with challenges we didn’t choose, we still have the power to rise, heal, and rewrite our own story. A touching, reflective, and inspiring read that lingers in your mind long after you’re done.
This book is raw, emotional, and deeply moving it doesn’t just tell a story, it makes you feel it. The author captures the silent struggles that many people carry alone pain, identity, trauma, and the quiet hope for freedom and turns them into something powerful and meaningful. What makes it stand out is the honesty; nothing feels exaggerated or forced, just real human experience. It’s a reminder that even when life begins with challenges we didn’t choose, we still have the power to rise, heal, and rewrite our own story. A touching, reflective, and inspiring read that lingers in your mind long after you’re done.
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