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When Katherine Mulraney, a woman he has secretly desired, runs off with a traveling man, country boy Arnie Rasmussen sets off after her, tailing the two through the dangerous Wyoming Territory
208 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 1998
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Frank Roderus
97 books7 followersFrank Roderus wrote his first story—it was a western—when he was five. It was really awful, as might be expected, but his mother kept that typed and spell-checked short story tucked away until the day she died.
Later, Frank became a newspaper reporter, thinking that books are written by authors which he most assuredly was not. He kept trying to write though, and eventually did it wrong enough to learn how to get it right. That first sale, a young adult novel published by Independence Press, was more than thirty years and a good many books ago.
As a journalist, the Colorado Press Association awarded Frank Roderus their highest award, the Sweepstakes Award, for the best news story of 1980, and the Western Writers of America has twice named Frank recipient of their prestigious Spur Award. Frank passed away at age 73 in December 2015.
Later, Frank became a newspaper reporter, thinking that books are written by authors which he most assuredly was not. He kept trying to write though, and eventually did it wrong enough to learn how to get it right. That first sale, a young adult novel published by Independence Press, was more than thirty years and a good many books ago.
As a journalist, the Colorado Press Association awarded Frank Roderus their highest award, the Sweepstakes Award, for the best news story of 1980, and the Western Writers of America has twice named Frank recipient of their prestigious Spur Award. Frank passed away at age 73 in December 2015.
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October 15, 2017
Life and trials of a real country bumpkin
Poor Arnie Rasmussen was a true knight in shining armour wannabe. When the imagined love of his life, that he was ever afraid to approach back home in Wyoming was "kidnapped" he thought, by this fast talking slick shyster, Arnie set off to find and rescue her then bring her back to Wyoming where she could be his wife and they could live happily ever after. Well, poor Arnie met with more obstacles along the way that no mortal man should never have faced. Those obstacles and challenges that Arnie faced makes for some very entertaining reading.
Poor Arnie Rasmussen was a true knight in shining armour wannabe. When the imagined love of his life, that he was ever afraid to approach back home in Wyoming was "kidnapped" he thought, by this fast talking slick shyster, Arnie set off to find and rescue her then bring her back to Wyoming where she could be his wife and they could live happily ever after. Well, poor Arnie met with more obstacles along the way that no mortal man should never have faced. Those obstacles and challenges that Arnie faced makes for some very entertaining reading.
October 8, 2017
Growing up the hard way.
Just buy it and read, you will see what I mean. The kid grows up the hard way, learning on the way.
Just buy it and read, you will see what I mean. The kid grows up the hard way, learning on the way.
October 13, 2017
Hard times make hard people
I choose a five star , because I like Arnie and this story. He was naive but a hearted you n man.
I choose a five star , because I like Arnie and this story. He was naive but a hearted you n man.
October 21, 2017
A very different Western
No bang, bang shoot 'm up to be found in these pages but rather a slice of life as it might be and not necessarily as you want it to be. A very good book.
No bang, bang shoot 'm up to be found in these pages but rather a slice of life as it might be and not necessarily as you want it to be. A very good book.
October 29, 2017
Not one of his best
While perfectly readable this book is just too predictable.. Rodgers is capable of so much more. I found myself waiting for a surprise There were none.
While perfectly readable this book is just too predictable.. Rodgers is capable of so much more. I found myself waiting for a surprise There were none.
November 11, 2017
Lots of interesting action
The author kept my interest right through to the end. There was a lot of intrigue as well as a lot of action.
The author kept my interest right through to the end. There was a lot of intrigue as well as a lot of action.
December 14, 2017
Good book. Coming of age book.
April 9, 2018
Aa
A good short story. 30 minutes and instant action. It will take your mind off your troubles and let you rest or sleep.
A good short story. 30 minutes and instant action. It will take your mind off your troubles and let you rest or sleep.
October 15, 2018
An FR Western About A Young Man Who Chased a Woman Who He Thinks Has Been Kidnapped
FR had penned a western novel about a young man and woman who went to school together. The young man like the young girl but it was not a two way street. The young lady disappears and the young man hunts her down and finally locates her working as a spoiled woman in a house of women. The woman sends him away and the young man finds a ranch to work at until he finished growing up. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
FR had penned a western novel about a young man and woman who went to school together. The young man like the young girl but it was not a two way street. The young lady disappears and the young man hunts her down and finally locates her working as a spoiled woman in a house of women. The woman sends him away and the young man finds a ranch to work at until he finished growing up. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
October 3, 2015
A very good western novel.
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