Death Rides a Red Horse

Ethan Kerry #2

by Cotton Smith

What started as a simple trip for supplies has turned into a race against time and a fight to survive.

Cole Kerry almost single-handedly broke up a raid on the town by a gang of outlaws. But one of them grabbed Cole's wife as they rode off, and Cole himself was shot in the back when he tried to track them down. Now it's up to his older brother, Ethan, to find Cole and rescue his wife--if they're still alive.

It's a tough enough job for any man. Ethan isn't about to let the fact that he's blind stand between him and what he needs to do.

Genres: Westerns

322 pages, Paperback

First published April 5, 2005

About the author

Cotton Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri; some would say a century later than he should have. He grew up enjoying both adjoining states, Kansas and Missouri, living mostly in Kansas. His ancestors fought in the Civil War, mostly for the South, as regulars and guerillas. As a young man, he learned to ride horses from a grizzled wrangler he remembers fondly. He also learned how to roll a cigarette then, too! "Looking back on it, he taught me the right ways around a horse -- and he taught me some other things too. Like swinging into the saddle with the horse loping. And springing up from the rear, like the movie stars did. Never occurred to me then that I could get hurt. Guess no young person ever does."

Early in life, he was also exposed to the ways of the Plains Indian, to their sacred ceremonies, customs and traditions. His appreciation for their spiritual connection to the land and all that occupied it was heightened by involvement with Indian friends and backed by extensive research. Both touched him deeply and can be readily seen in his caring -- and accurate--portrayal of Indians in his novels. Throughout his stories, one finds intriguing glimpses of this insight, giving readers a sense of what really was and why.

Reviews

[Steve Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Death Rides a Red Horse

This is my first in the Cole Kerry series and I am SO GLAD that there are more. What a great character. Cotton Smith could really write!!

[Mike Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

The writing by this author makes the books really interesting and worthwhile reading. This author is becoming one of my favorites real quick. The characters and storyline is absolutely great. I recommend this book

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Thank you for a really great read. I liked that the blind brother didn't just give up on everything. He did what he had to do to help run the ranch and take care of his family.I look forward to reading more books by this author.