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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

New Release -- PUSHED TOO FAR by J. L. Guin #NewRelease #SundownPress @prairierosepub #western

James Stone has been on his own almost all his life after the death of his parents early on. Kindly neighbor Eldon Greyson takes young James under his wing, making him a partner in his freighting business—until the fateful night when they’re robbed, and Greyson is murdered by “Laird” a mysterious man James vows to find and bring to justice.

Though years have passed, James has not given up on finding his mentor’s murderer. When he is caught in the middle of a train robbery, he sets out after the outlaws to recover the money they’ve stolen from him. Tracking them leads him to the small town of Eaton, where a bank robbery takes place minutes after he rides in.

With the town’s lawmen killed and wounded, Stone takes over temporarily, but all hell breaks loose with the arrival of Ike Langley’s gang of thieves—and James Stone finds he’s been PUSHED TOO FAR…

EXCERPT

     Branson stepped forward and shook out a gunny-sack. “Toss everything in here.”
     An elderly woman seated in the front row, hiked her chin in defiance. “What if I don’t choose to give up my possessions?” When she looked behind her at the men, hoping for support and not one moved, her hopes sagged.
     Clint Easy pointed the six-gun at her. “Then I’ll just shoot you. Now, follow orders.” Color drained from her face. Her hands trembled as she dug into her bag.
     Murphy Branson stepped in front of her holding the sack and jiggling it until she dropped in a small wad of bills and some coins.
     Branson spied the gold band on her finger and ordered, “The ring, too!”
     Tears pooled in the woman's eyes as she worked the wedding band off her finger then dropped it into the sack.

      

14 comments:

  1. Jerry, I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more from James Stone's character and his quest to find the man who murdered his mentor. Great western action story, and I'm so glad that there are more to follow!

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  2. Thank you, Cheryl. I am very grateful that you and Livia and others at Sundown Press were able to bring this story to print.

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  3. WooHoo. I do love stories like this. Now, I need to find time to get it read. Congratulations! Doris

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    1. Thanks, Doris.
      I suffer the same. Reading time is elusive at times.

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  4. Jerry,

    I have a soft spot for vengeance stories. I'm looking forward to following along with James Stone's adventures as he searches for the murderers. Congratulations.

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    1. Thank you, Kaye.
      It has been a big adventure, for me, to try to piece together the stories.

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  5. It's going to take a heap of nerve and determination for James Stone to find the killer and get him to justice.
    I liked the excerpt. A robber who takes an elderly woman's only treasure, her wedding band, is the lowest.
    I can see this is going to be a true western story loaded with excitement. I wish you great success. Jerry.

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    1. Thanks, Sarah.
      There are some real bad guys in the story but James Stone is up to the task. He is tough and determined. I am glad that you stopped by.

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  6. Jerry Guin is the MAN! He always writes a good story!

    Congratulation to Mr. Guin and to Prairie Rose Publications!

    Sell a million books!

    (Great Title! And, we all are sometimes: PUSHED TOO FAR)

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    1. Thanks Charlie. I was hoping that you would comment.
      You sir, are a real friend and I appreciate it.

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  7. And...congratulations to Sundown Press under the auspices of Prarie Rose Publications.

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  8. Best of luck, Jerry! It looks like another winner.

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    1. Thanks TracyG.
      I am ever hopeful that folks enjoy the read.

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