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Lockwood: A Western Story
After working a number of years in Montana as a rangeman, Cuff Lockwood wants to move on to a warmer climate and sets his direction toward New Mexico where he encounters Shelly Harrison, a woman he finds hard to forget
- GenresWesterns
226 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 1996
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Lauran Paine
315 books25 followersaka John Armour, Reg Batchelor, Kenneth Bedford, Frank Bosworth, Mark Carrel, Claude Cassady, Richard Clarke, Richard Dana, J F Drexler, Troy Howard, Jared Ingersol, John Kilgore, Hunter Liggett, J K Lucas, John Morgan (many more).
Lauran Bosworth Paine (born February 25, 1916 in Duluth, Minnesota – 2003 in California) was an American writer of Western fiction. Paine wrote over 900 books, including hundreds of Westerns as well as romance, science fiction, and mystery novels. He also wrote a number of non-fiction books on the Old West, military history, witchcraft, and other subjects.
His apprenticeship as a Western writer came about through the years he spent in the livestock trade, rodeos, and even motion pictures where he served as an extra because of his expert horsemanship.
Lauran Bosworth Paine (born February 25, 1916 in Duluth, Minnesota – 2003 in California) was an American writer of Western fiction. Paine wrote over 900 books, including hundreds of Westerns as well as romance, science fiction, and mystery novels. He also wrote a number of non-fiction books on the Old West, military history, witchcraft, and other subjects.
His apprenticeship as a Western writer came about through the years he spent in the livestock trade, rodeos, and even motion pictures where he served as an extra because of his expert horsemanship.
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February 7, 2025
Fine story of the West
I liked this story from the beginning. The main character, Cuff Lockwood, is just a cowhand. He rides into a small town and finds some trouble that is caused partial by him, but he has a choice in what happens. When he makes the right choice his life changes. Now this story put in mind of Open Range and since it was written by this author it is no wonder. This story is not about grand shoot-outs and desperate chases across the plains. It is about the men nd women, who came West to tame and settle the it. I enjoyed this story because it is a feel good story, but it is not sugary in its telling. If you like a good Western then this is one to read.
I liked this story from the beginning. The main character, Cuff Lockwood, is just a cowhand. He rides into a small town and finds some trouble that is caused partial by him, but he has a choice in what happens. When he makes the right choice his life changes. Now this story put in mind of Open Range and since it was written by this author it is no wonder. This story is not about grand shoot-outs and desperate chases across the plains. It is about the men nd women, who came West to tame and settle the it. I enjoyed this story because it is a feel good story, but it is not sugary in its telling. If you like a good Western then this is one to read.
March 20, 2024
A different style.
I really enjoyed this book, the first I have read by this author. It is very different from most Westerns; more thoughtful and character based. This is no wild scramble from gunfight to gunfight but a slower passed examination of a man's journey from callow youth to responsible maturity, set against the harsh background of the Western frontier.
I really enjoyed this book, the first I have read by this author. It is very different from most Westerns; more thoughtful and character based. This is no wild scramble from gunfight to gunfight but a slower passed examination of a man's journey from callow youth to responsible maturity, set against the harsh background of the Western frontier.
May 21, 2018
If you like westerns then you might like this 'light reading'. Not a lot of characters to keep track of and a story that's a bit unique, I enjoyed it and I like Paine style so will read more of his stuff, (he has a multitude of books)!
April 24, 2022
Hard to put Down
A very interesting tale. Lots of unexpected turns all along the way. Keeps you surprised. Turns out a big surprise near the end until more danger occurs ; then back home in the ranch, it all works out for those who matter.
A very interesting tale. Lots of unexpected turns all along the way. Keeps you surprised. Turns out a big surprise near the end until more danger occurs ; then back home in the ranch, it all works out for those who matter.
January 20, 2021
Recommend read for western fans I liked it.
This is a good book. Good plot, strong characters with likeable actions. One of the better reads. Better than Unforgiven.
This is a good book. Good plot, strong characters with likeable actions. One of the better reads. Better than Unforgiven.
August 3, 2022
Could not even finish this book
The story wanders all over the place. I never determined what the story wss about! It just seemed the author really did not have much of an outline.
The story wanders all over the place. I never determined what the story wss about! It just seemed the author really did not have much of an outline.
September 15, 2022
Accurate writing and interesting
The story is convincing and pretty accurate with that period of the western mythos. The leading character is quite believable.
The story is convincing and pretty accurate with that period of the western mythos. The leading character is quite believable.
April 26, 2023
Enjoyed
Twas good reading but I thought it may continue. Yes I enjoyed and I do recommend. Hope you enjoy to.
Twas good reading but I thought it may continue. Yes I enjoyed and I do recommend. Hope you enjoy to.
September 5, 2023
Different western
I enjoyed the storyline which seemed to be different to most westerns. First time I have read this author will definitely read more.
I enjoyed the storyline which seemed to be different to most westerns. First time I have read this author will definitely read more.
March 16, 2025
A story that has a lot to it. First of all there’s good character development. The setting, action, personal growth, regret, love, all make for a engaging tale.
March 18, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The only western I had read were some Louis L’Amour books, mainly Lonesome Dove. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I enthuse book a lot.
August 12, 2025
Very Good Read
First book I've read by Paine but won't be the last. I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work.
First book I've read by Paine but won't be the last. I'm looking forward to reading more of this author's work.
April 1, 2019
An LP. Western Adventure/A Cow hand Decided to go to New Mexico From Montana
LP. has penned a western adventure about a tried and true Cow hand who grew tired of Montana winters drew his pay and headed South. He reaches a town near the Wyoming and Colorado border when he become in loved in a small towns problems. He is shot twice and a widow takes him in.. They marry and he runs the ranch and she the bank. He has to take a trip back to the old ranch to settle legal affairs. He finds he has a son and on the way home steps into trouble again. This is an excellent read for the genre...DEHS
LP. has penned a western adventure about a tried and true Cow hand who grew tired of Montana winters drew his pay and headed South. He reaches a town near the Wyoming and Colorado border when he become in loved in a small towns problems. He is shot twice and a widow takes him in.. They marry and he runs the ranch and she the bank. He has to take a trip back to the old ranch to settle legal affairs. He finds he has a son and on the way home steps into trouble again. This is an excellent read for the genre...DEHS
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