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Ricochet
Chet Manning thinks he can breathe easy now that Glory Harpe, a crazy woman intent on killing him, is now dead. Finally, he can focus on getting the South and West Railroad to Apache Pass before Western Pacific, his blood-thirsty competitors. But all is never as it seems in Buffalo Junction. Manning's final enemy, Trig Forbes, is busted out of jail, and he's about to launch a war against Manning. But Manning will not give up easily. Willing to risk everything now the end of the railroad is in sight, he goes on a hunt for justice. A story of rivalry and competition, lust and jealousy is underway as Manning rides through hell to avenge his friends and kill his enemies. Someone must reach the railhead, either dead or alive. And it's up to Manning to make sure it's South and West Railroad. Will he get there in time? Or will he finally reach the end of the line? Ricochet is a classic Western adventure. It was previously published as Railhead. Praise for Alan David 'A tense, brutal tale of the Old West.' - Tom Kasey, bestselling author of Cold Kill' Alan David is a pseudonym of Donald S Rowland, a prolific writer of over 500 novels in various genres. His other titles include Murder Range, Troubleshooter, Die Hard, Stalingrad Heroes, Heroes without Honour, Heroes in Normandy, The Battle Done and Both Feet in Hell. Pioneering Press is an imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK’s leading independent digital publisher. We publish new and classic westerns by authors from the US and the UK.
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158 pages, Paperback
First published February 23, 2015
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February 18, 2016
This classic Western adventure was first published in the United Kingdom in 1980 by Magread Limited as Railhead.
Let me start by saying that I haven't read a western in several years. Once upon a time I did read Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey.
Chet Manning works for the South and West Railroad. They're trying to finish the railroad to Apache Pass before their competitors get there.
But the opposition does not play fair, putting Manning and his friends in danger.
"A story of rivalry and competition, lust and jealousy is underway as Manning rides through hell to avenge his friends and kill his enemies."
It started out slowly for me, but I'm sure it's more a change of genre to me, so I was reading slower than usual. Manning is a real cowboy, mannerisms, language, boots and all. Once I got into the story, I found myself caught up in the old west.
If you like westerns, you will like this one. And if you don't and want to try something a little different, you might want to give this one a shot (pun intended).
RICOCHET is the 2nd book featuring Chet Manning .... TROUBLESHOOTER should be read first.
My thanks to the author and to Endeavor Press who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
Let me start by saying that I haven't read a western in several years. Once upon a time I did read Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey.
Chet Manning works for the South and West Railroad. They're trying to finish the railroad to Apache Pass before their competitors get there.
But the opposition does not play fair, putting Manning and his friends in danger.
"A story of rivalry and competition, lust and jealousy is underway as Manning rides through hell to avenge his friends and kill his enemies."
It started out slowly for me, but I'm sure it's more a change of genre to me, so I was reading slower than usual. Manning is a real cowboy, mannerisms, language, boots and all. Once I got into the story, I found myself caught up in the old west.
If you like westerns, you will like this one. And if you don't and want to try something a little different, you might want to give this one a shot (pun intended).
RICOCHET is the 2nd book featuring Chet Manning .... TROUBLESHOOTER should be read first.
My thanks to the author and to Endeavor Press who provided a digital copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
November 15, 2016
WESTERN
Jim read this on 11-13-16 and rated it 4.4 stars.
Jim read this on 11-13-16 and rated it 4.4 stars.
April 16, 2016
It’s been two weeks since Chet Manning, chief troubleshooter for South and West Railroad, faced down Glory Harpe and her gang.
S & W Railroad has one month to go before they will finish laying track to Apache Pass. They are on schedule to beat their main competition, Western Pacific Railroad. Western Pacific has played down and dirty, killing and robbing to stop S & W from beating them in opening a gateway to the southwest.
Chet Manning has managed to outgun all of the killers that Western Pacific has sent his way and now he’s ready to tie up loose ends and relax a little. But things aren’t going to be that easy for Chet. First he has three hired guns try to ambush him in a gun trap. Chet is also troubled by a possible infiltrator with his camp, and one of his enemies has been busted from jail. On top of this, he has ongoing interest in two women and he thinks he’s in love, a complication he just doesn’t need.
Chet may keep walking away from ambushes, but his luck is going to run out one day. He has tried to play it straight in his work for S & W, but it just might be time for a bloody showdown with Western Pacific.
I read the two other Chet Manning books before this one, Troubleshooter and Die Hard. I don’t know why these books aren’t billed as a series. I have read all three and found them quite enjoyable. I do have to say that once again, I find myself not caring for the way the women are used, abused and thrown out like the trash in this book. It seems that the old west was a man’s world and women didn’t count for much. This violence towards women really puts a shadow on the story for me. If it been just one book it might have been fine, but it seems to be a recurring theme in this series. If not for that one thing, I would have given this series a higher rating. If this isn’t something you feel strongly about then I would say read on and enjoy an adventure told in the traditional style of the old west with gunfights, train robbery, outlaws and one man trying to stop them all!
I want to thank the publisher (Endeavor Press) for providing me with the ARC through Netgalley for an honest review.
S & W Railroad has one month to go before they will finish laying track to Apache Pass. They are on schedule to beat their main competition, Western Pacific Railroad. Western Pacific has played down and dirty, killing and robbing to stop S & W from beating them in opening a gateway to the southwest.
Chet Manning has managed to outgun all of the killers that Western Pacific has sent his way and now he’s ready to tie up loose ends and relax a little. But things aren’t going to be that easy for Chet. First he has three hired guns try to ambush him in a gun trap. Chet is also troubled by a possible infiltrator with his camp, and one of his enemies has been busted from jail. On top of this, he has ongoing interest in two women and he thinks he’s in love, a complication he just doesn’t need.
Chet may keep walking away from ambushes, but his luck is going to run out one day. He has tried to play it straight in his work for S & W, but it just might be time for a bloody showdown with Western Pacific.
I read the two other Chet Manning books before this one, Troubleshooter and Die Hard. I don’t know why these books aren’t billed as a series. I have read all three and found them quite enjoyable. I do have to say that once again, I find myself not caring for the way the women are used, abused and thrown out like the trash in this book. It seems that the old west was a man’s world and women didn’t count for much. This violence towards women really puts a shadow on the story for me. If it been just one book it might have been fine, but it seems to be a recurring theme in this series. If not for that one thing, I would have given this series a higher rating. If this isn’t something you feel strongly about then I would say read on and enjoy an adventure told in the traditional style of the old west with gunfights, train robbery, outlaws and one man trying to stop them all!
I want to thank the publisher (Endeavor Press) for providing me with the ARC through Netgalley for an honest review.
March 7, 2016
Chet Manning is the troubleshooter for South & West railroad. He is only 26 but has done a lot of hard living. His life is dedicated to protecting and serving the railroad and is willing to put his life on the line to do so. His main way of letting off steam is sex and he gets it when and where he can.
In book three Manning still expects trouble and knows that someone working for S&W is in cahoots with those trying to slow down the laying of rail to Apache Pass. Unearthing who the double dealer is, dealing with an escaped criminal out to do his worst and seeking payback for havoc wreaked on the people and equipment under his protection will take up most of his time. He will also have trouble with the women in his life and have to defend himself a few times. There is a huge payback at the end of the book along with losses that make me wonder what will happen to Manning if there are any future books in the series.
Alan David is the pseudonym of Donald S Rowland who wrote over 500 books in a variety of genres.
Thank you to Endeavour and Pioneering Presses for the copy to read and review.
In book three Manning still expects trouble and knows that someone working for S&W is in cahoots with those trying to slow down the laying of rail to Apache Pass. Unearthing who the double dealer is, dealing with an escaped criminal out to do his worst and seeking payback for havoc wreaked on the people and equipment under his protection will take up most of his time. He will also have trouble with the women in his life and have to defend himself a few times. There is a huge payback at the end of the book along with losses that make me wonder what will happen to Manning if there are any future books in the series.
Alan David is the pseudonym of Donald S Rowland who wrote over 500 books in a variety of genres.
Thank you to Endeavour and Pioneering Presses for the copy to read and review.
February 21, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. The Author has done a great job in capturing what I would imagine the Wild West would really be like. The characters and their personalities come to life, and I found myself drawn into the story. His writing has everything you would expect from a good Western, cowboys, horses and plenty of shootings. Chet Manning is the main character, a tough, gritty, ladies man. In overseeing the security for the construction of a new railway, he has plenty of opposition. It is always a delight to come across an author that I haven't experienced before. Especially one that can write an entertaining story.
March 8, 2015
Excitement
I love this book. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. That Chet gets himself into so much mischief. I do believe chet fell in love with nettie , but he just didn't know it.
I love this book. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. That Chet gets himself into so much mischief. I do believe chet fell in love with nettie , but he just didn't know it.
February 17, 2016
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