The Lost Manuscript of Martin Taylor Harrison

Austin-Stoner Files #1

by Stephen Bly

Book by Bly, Stephen A.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Westerns, Christian, Mystery

Paperback

First published December 31, 1995

About the author

Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 - June 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah, Michael (married to Michelle), and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on ranches and farms.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when it came out way back in 95. I wanted to read the series again, but couldn't remember the titles of the books or series, or who wrote them. After having my memory triggered last week to the author, I found the books and ordered them on eBay.

I had forgotten how awesome and funny these books are. This was one awesome and entertaining book that I didn't want to see end, but at least I have the other two waiting. Brady is such an awesome character, and the book had so many twists and turns, I never knew what was going to happen. I may have read the book 24 years ago, but I couldn't remember anything after that long. I highly recommend.

[Kristen]

One of my favorite Stephen Bly Books

Modern day cowboy story! Lynda Dawn is an editor who goes on a wild ride meets a love and finds an awesome discoveryita humerous, romantic, and even causes us to evaluate our personal faith.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Editor Lynda Dawn Austin leaves NYC after receiving a partial manuscript of a famous author who disappeared many years ago. Is it possible that this persuasive atheist found Jesus Christ as his Savior before the end of his days? How this would shake up the literary world! Joining her on the quest is injured rodeo cowboy Brady Stoner, to whom every woman is "darlin'" and nothing is too much to do for his friends, no matter how banged up he is. Lynda and Brady discover much more than they ever anticipated and face determined forces who would stop them at all costs.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for a library book club. I told the libarian that I didn't like westerns so I wasn't reading one. She told me to come with her and she would show me one that I would like. I really liked this one. It was full of action, romance and suspence. It had unexpected twists also. I read it really fast.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great series. Worth reading all three books