Chasing Destiny

by Stephen Overholser

Thousands of dollars stolen. A man murdered on his own ranch. The crimes were enough to form a posse hell-bent on vengeance and ready to shoot at anything that moved. When their bullets caught a fugitive square in the face, they didn't spend much time identifying the body before pronouncing the man guilty. But some folks in town don't believe the real culprit is six feet under. Some folks think the real murderer is hiding out, still counting all his gold. But they'll have a lot of dangerous hard work ahead to prove whether they're on a fool's errand or...CHASING DESTINY.

Genres: Westerns

220 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kristi Cramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done story. Thematically reminded me (after the fact) of True Grit. An epic saga of a couple of pre-teen heroes on an adventure that would indeed have lasted in anyone's memory.

The talent who read the Audiobook was skilled.

Having driven across the country this book is set in, I could picture the landscape perfectly, and quite literally put myself in their shoes to feel every blister and sore muscle.

Recommend to anyone, young adults included, who enjoys western themes and likes a good adventure.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't decide if "Chasing Destiny" is a western story for adults or children. It progresses slowly at a pace similar to a children's book but includes violence, profanity and sexual violence that's geared more to an adult reader. Regardless, it's a story of friendship with typical western elements such as gorgeous scenery, a mule and a dog.

[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good enough book, just not outstanding in any way.

But I also read it at a very unique time in my life when not much of anything was going to detract my attention from personal problems, so ...

Yeah.

[Cindy B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read and enjoyed this lovely adventure-mystery. Very informative of life on the prairie, especially with changes coming [trains, etc.]. Sad and heartening. Contains profanity and sexual situations. Very REAL life.

Forgot to date. Added this review to encourage others to read or listen to it.

Free audiobook available on Librivox and free text on Gutenberg.com

[Dirk Grobbelaar · Rating 4 out of 5]

The bookish schoolboy protagonist of Chasing Destiny who becomes a runaway is a far, far cry from the usual Western hero. I actually found this to be pretty well written, and cleverer than most are giving it credit for. Everything you need to know about this novel is revealed in its title (it's more ambiguous than you think).

Poignant.
4.5 stars

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Western--I'm stil lovin' the wild west!

[Rick Bostian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick, easy read with sweet young characters.