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Brave Rider
Jericho Buck is young, tough, and fearless, and has been burning across the western frontier like a prairie fire since he left home at fourteen. Now twenty-one, Jericho finds his biggest adventures yet riding one hundred miles a day through a desolate, hostile landscape for the famed Pony Express. The camaraderie amongst the riders and crew is iron-clad and it’s the best money he has ever made. But on a fateful day, Jericho comes across a lonesome spot where desperadoes have just captured a beautiful young Paiute woman. In a life and death moment, Jericho’s bravery forever bonds him with a Paiute tribe in a righteous quest for survival and ultimate justice.
- GenresWesterns
279 pages, Audible Audio
First published January 1, 2020
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September 23, 2023
Book: ***
Performance: ***
A Quick Feel Good Western
It is pretty much like you would expect from a clean western story. Just an average dude trying to be good in the Ole West despite desperadoes taking advantage of a general lawlessness as Americans begin to move into the new western territories. In this case, the MC manages to find work riding for the pony express, but before too long, end up convalescing with a tribe of native Americans … with the expected trope running true to form … which undermines any potential for edge of your seat drama … especially when there really isn’t a specific bad guy or major identifiable conflict. The research seems to be pretty good though, and this does help make the story more interesting to me.
The performance was okay as well. Character accents were good, but the range and timbre of the voices was pretty limited. Still better than having Alexa read it to you … although the default voice was a bit rushed and the enunciation was lazy enough that I missed heard a few words that confused me for a time.
I was given this free advance review/listener copy (ARC) audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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Performance: ***
A Quick Feel Good Western
It is pretty much like you would expect from a clean western story. Just an average dude trying to be good in the Ole West despite desperadoes taking advantage of a general lawlessness as Americans begin to move into the new western territories. In this case, the MC manages to find work riding for the pony express, but before too long, end up convalescing with a tribe of native Americans … with the expected trope running true to form … which undermines any potential for edge of your seat drama … especially when there really isn’t a specific bad guy or major identifiable conflict. The research seems to be pretty good though, and this does help make the story more interesting to me.
The performance was okay as well. Character accents were good, but the range and timbre of the voices was pretty limited. Still better than having Alexa read it to you … although the default voice was a bit rushed and the enunciation was lazy enough that I missed heard a few words that confused me for a time.
I was given this free advance review/listener copy (ARC) audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
#BraveRider #FreeAudiobookCodes #KindleUnlimited
October 20, 2021
The is my third attempt to write a decent review, and I hate the new format!! Jericho proves to be a man of honor, when taken in by a group of Indians who helped him heal from his injuries! He end his Pony Express venture, and assists the Tribein securing access to their property, after their gold duscovery! Certainly five stars worthy and definitely recommend this compassionately outstanding portrayal of how our government often attempted to deny the Indian Nations of their respective ownership of propetty!
October 25, 2021
Saddle up! This story is a Dances with Wolves type epic of the wild west, but better. You'll feel as if you're a Pony Express rider, as you face all the challenges of the frontier. The way the story unfolds, loaded with action, drama, and romance will leave you wanting more when you finish the last page. A MUST READ for any western fan. Outstanding book!
August 12, 2023
Great Western!
Really enjoyed reading this! I’ve read a couple other western authors who really didn’t capture the spirit of the era. Goodman paints good word pictures and doesn’t try too hard to pen the words in the western dialect, though he includes enough to make it feel genuine. I would like to read other works he has written!
Really enjoyed reading this! I’ve read a couple other western authors who really didn’t capture the spirit of the era. Goodman paints good word pictures and doesn’t try too hard to pen the words in the western dialect, though he includes enough to make it feel genuine. I would like to read other works he has written!
January 12, 2022
ENTERTAINING WESTERN
This is a good, solid western with the storyline centered around the Pony Express, gold and Indian tribes in Northern Nevada... I found it to be a very enjoyable book and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
This is a good, solid western with the storyline centered around the Pony Express, gold and Indian tribes in Northern Nevada... I found it to be a very enjoyable book and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
January 6, 2023
Good
Was a little disappointed in the end but all was fine. Read and enjoy. It says a lot. Yes very good
Was a little disappointed in the end but all was fine. Read and enjoy. It says a lot. Yes very good
February 2, 2023
Brave Rider
A very good reef and shows another side to the Indian Nation and how the truth and honesty is always best.
A very good reef and shows another side to the Indian Nation and how the truth and honesty is always best.
May 7, 2023
A good western yarn.
A feel good story, well written and told in graphic yet very imaginable detail. I liked it a lot and will search out other writings from this author.
A feel good story, well written and told in graphic yet very imaginable detail. I liked it a lot and will search out other writings from this author.
October 7, 2025
Good read...
I enjoyed Mr. Goodman's story telling. Easy read with sufficient detail. It was a nice history lesson about the pony express as well.
I enjoyed Mr. Goodman's story telling. Easy read with sufficient detail. It was a nice history lesson about the pony express as well.
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