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Slow Pike: A Western Frontier Adventure
Constance Martin witnesses a bank robbery and becomes an outlaw gang’s next target.
When Wade Murdock is arrested after killing a bank clerk during a robbery, his outfit goes gunning for the witnesses before they can testify.
The only hope Connie Martin has of A former gun for hire whom she despises.
Winslow Pike is a rare a retired gunfighter.
Most of ’em don’t survive that long.
And now he’s looking to make amends with his past. To do it, he’s must find a man named G.W. Helm.
But the bank robbery forces Pike to step out of retirement, both to help an old friend and to find the man he’s looking for.
Can Slow Pike’s fast gun keep the bank woman alive? And can Pike keep himself alive long enough to make up for his life’s biggest regret?
If you love classic Westerns where the gunsmoke is so thick it’ll choke you, then grab your saddle and your six-shooter and ride along with Slow Pike as he fights to keep the bank woman alive and settle old debts.
Grab your copy today!
When Wade Murdock is arrested after killing a bank clerk during a robbery, his outfit goes gunning for the witnesses before they can testify.
The only hope Connie Martin has of A former gun for hire whom she despises.
Winslow Pike is a rare a retired gunfighter.
Most of ’em don’t survive that long.
And now he’s looking to make amends with his past. To do it, he’s must find a man named G.W. Helm.
But the bank robbery forces Pike to step out of retirement, both to help an old friend and to find the man he’s looking for.
Can Slow Pike’s fast gun keep the bank woman alive? And can Pike keep himself alive long enough to make up for his life’s biggest regret?
If you love classic Westerns where the gunsmoke is so thick it’ll choke you, then grab your saddle and your six-shooter and ride along with Slow Pike as he fights to keep the bank woman alive and settle old debts.
Grab your copy today!
- GenresWesterns
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2022
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February 19, 2023
A wonderful Western. Well crafted and authentic. I loved the characters both good and evil. I felt like I was in the story the whole way. One of the best westerns. Don't miss it.
November 27, 2022
Really Good
This was a very fine and excellent read. The author did something I don't recall seeing very often. Most authors develop the plot and bring it to an ending, tied up nicely. This author did an excellent job of exposing an important part of the plot halfway through, and allowing the characters to grow into the people you wanted to see towards the end. You for the most part knew how it was going to end but we're left rooting for the "team" as the rest of the plot unfolded. This is one of the best westerns I've read in years, highly recommended.
This was a very fine and excellent read. The author did something I don't recall seeing very often. Most authors develop the plot and bring it to an ending, tied up nicely. This author did an excellent job of exposing an important part of the plot halfway through, and allowing the characters to grow into the people you wanted to see towards the end. You for the most part knew how it was going to end but we're left rooting for the "team" as the rest of the plot unfolded. This is one of the best westerns I've read in years, highly recommended.
October 29, 2022
Wonderful Story
This story resonates with old west action, charm and nostalgia! The characters are so well drawn that you feel as though you know them. Excellent story by Robert Peecher!
This story resonates with old west action, charm and nostalgia! The characters are so well drawn that you feel as though you know them. Excellent story by Robert Peecher!
November 20, 2022
I enjoyed and recommend this book and this author. The characters were both believable and likable (or very unlikable for the bad guys). I felt the pace of the story was good. I have read several of the books by this author, and have enjoyed them all.
October 8, 2022
When Slow Pike rides into town, he is looking for GW Helms. Nobody seems to have heard of him, but they know of Pike's reputation as a gunfighter. His first experience with Miss Connie Martin is quite the opposite of favorable. She thinks he is a brute for discipling a kid that sorely needed it. Things are about to change. Miss Connie witnesses a bank robbery and murder and she can point the finger at gang leader Wade Murder. Fortunately, he was injured in the robbery and sits in jail. Here is where oil meets water. The sheriff knows where GW Helms is and will tell Pike if Pike will take Miss Connie out to the Stage station and protector her until the trial. Murdock is in jail, but his gang is still out there. This is an excellent story.
November 14, 2022
Sometimes fate rings true
Westerns often aren't viewed as literary gems. Many aren't but like any genre there ho hum and then a book comes along that touches some of us to the core. Possibly because a parallel breaches your life. Pike lived a very violent life but he dreamed of a chance of love and acceptance. A gang stands in his way. A lady sacrifices love for a career. Does she have one last chance to be loved. A young man is compelled to deny all that he believes in for one last chance at having a father. These are the people who make a damn good story.
Westerns often aren't viewed as literary gems. Many aren't but like any genre there ho hum and then a book comes along that touches some of us to the core. Possibly because a parallel breaches your life. Pike lived a very violent life but he dreamed of a chance of love and acceptance. A gang stands in his way. A lady sacrifices love for a career. Does she have one last chance to be loved. A young man is compelled to deny all that he believes in for one last chance at having a father. These are the people who make a damn good story.
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February 23, 2023Sometimes You Get Fooled
My usual reaction when I start reading a new western yarn and the hero is using a stupid gun, like a Walker Colt or Dragoon or some other obsolete and less modern firearm is to stop reading and find a more realistic author. But for some reason I kept reading this one. Glad I did. Except for the author's choice of a heavy and unwieldy firearm when other more modern guns were available, such as the Colt SAA or the Remington No. 3, the story was very believable and more importantly, entertaining. What a story should be. Thank you.
My usual reaction when I start reading a new western yarn and the hero is using a stupid gun, like a Walker Colt or Dragoon or some other obsolete and less modern firearm is to stop reading and find a more realistic author. But for some reason I kept reading this one. Glad I did. Except for the author's choice of a heavy and unwieldy firearm when other more modern guns were available, such as the Colt SAA or the Remington No. 3, the story was very believable and more importantly, entertaining. What a story should be. Thank you.
April 3, 2023
A very entertaining western tale.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of an aging gunfighter as he overcomes his past and is able to make a new life with his estranged son and family. This story is very well written and the characters are come to life as they are developed. The book held my attention from beginning to the wonderful finale. Thank you sir for providing the incredible entertainment.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of an aging gunfighter as he overcomes his past and is able to make a new life with his estranged son and family. This story is very well written and the characters are come to life as they are developed. The book held my attention from beginning to the wonderful finale. Thank you sir for providing the incredible entertainment.
January 1, 2025
Slow Pike: A Western Frontier Adventure by Robert Peecher is a gripping tale of redemption and justice set in the rugged American West. Retired gunfighter Winslow "Slow" Pike becomes the unlikely protector of a witness targeted by outlaws. With authentic characters and a vivid portrayal of frontier life, this story captures the essence of classic Westerns. A must-read for fans of the genre!
April 1, 2023
Good read
A hired gun, getting on in years, comes to the town to find his son. The sheriff ropes Pike into guarding a wo.an who witnessed a bank robbery. The outlaws are determined to kill her. Suspense, action, doing the right thing, and forgiveness are themes in this book. Good read.
A hired gun, getting on in years, comes to the town to find his son. The sheriff ropes Pike into guarding a wo.an who witnessed a bank robbery. The outlaws are determined to kill her. Suspense, action, doing the right thing, and forgiveness are themes in this book. Good read.
October 23, 2022
Retirement
Follow a older gun fighter as he tries to retire, there is one more job that requires his special talent. Watch as he unfolds his reasoning and finds more than he barged for. A great read, highly recommended.
Follow a older gun fighter as he tries to retire, there is one more job that requires his special talent. Watch as he unfolds his reasoning and finds more than he barged for. A great read, highly recommended.
November 25, 2022
Another great book by Mr. Peecher!
Yes as expected Robert Peecher has written another page turning novel. A story that just takes me along for the ride. I anxiously awaite his next book.
Yes as expected Robert Peecher has written another page turning novel. A story that just takes me along for the ride. I anxiously awaite his next book.
January 3, 2023
Great Western
I truly enjoyed this Western. It had a great story line. Lots of action and good character development. A real page turner. Some romance and family dynamics. I highly recommend this novel.
I truly enjoyed this Western. It had a great story line. Lots of action and good character development. A real page turner. Some romance and family dynamics. I highly recommend this novel.
March 6, 2023
A great western story!
I enjoyed this story about an old gun fighter who is trying to retire. About his troubles while linking with his estranged family.
The breathtaking ending will have you on the edge of your seat!
I enjoyed this story about an old gun fighter who is trying to retire. About his troubles while linking with his estranged family.
The breathtaking ending will have you on the edge of your seat!
October 21, 2022
Great
A good western and to me I am glad to read and also recommend to all! Hope you all enjoyed
A good western and to me I am glad to read and also recommend to all! Hope you all enjoyed
October 31, 2022
Heartwarming
I liked that Pike was so focused and determined to do what he promised. Integrity is always a sign of a good man. It was a clean and heartwarming book. Thank you.
I liked that Pike was so focused and determined to do what he promised. Integrity is always a sign of a good man. It was a clean and heartwarming book. Thank you.
November 8, 2022
slow pike
Good read! Well worth your time. Keep them coming Robert. Ugh 10 more words needed to post. Three more used.
Good read! Well worth your time. Keep them coming Robert. Ugh 10 more words needed to post. Three more used.
December 10, 2022
AN Excellent Story ! !
A story with a Christian emphasis. I'm looking forward to more books by this writer. I will recommend this to my friends.
A story with a Christian emphasis. I'm looking forward to more books by this writer. I will recommend this to my friends.
December 26, 2022
Not All The Good Die Young
I liked both the banker and Pike. They were alike! This should be read by all retires, asap.
I got big tears, and so will ya!ll
I liked both the banker and Pike. They were alike! This should be read by all retires, asap.
I got big tears, and so will ya!ll
December 26, 2022
Slow Pike
Excellent adventure between a man and a boy.. Many things that can be used to make sense to you. Make a historical statement.
Excellent adventure between a man and a boy.. Many things that can be used to make sense to you. Make a historical statement.
December 28, 2022
Loved this book
Very interesting and entertaining good book by this Author and hope to read more books by this Author real soon
Very interesting and entertaining good book by this Author and hope to read more books by this Author real soon
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February 4, 2023Excellent read,keep you wanting more
March 1, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - excellent story line! Different - please continue with the creative plots.
March 21, 2023
Unique story. Character driven. A soft 5.
October 27, 2023
Great tale!!
Really enjoyed this story. Hope to see more like it. Typos, although fewer than previous books, were still a major distraction.
Really enjoyed this story. Hope to see more like it. Typos, although fewer than previous books, were still a major distraction.
October 13, 2025
Very good story!
I really enjoyed this story, and was excited to see that the author had used a place I was able to have riden over 45 years ago! What a beautiful ending!
I really enjoyed this story, and was excited to see that the author had used a place I was able to have riden over 45 years ago! What a beautiful ending!
March 25, 2023
Wow! I’ve seen plenty of Western movies. This is the first Western novel I’ve read though. I’m a little surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The no nonsense protagonist was very likable. The story was exciting! A little splash of romance made it all the more interesting, too. Definitely worth a read!
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