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Trouble in Texas
There's trouble in Texas. John Whyte late colonel Union Cavalry Corps is Alan Pinkerton's newest detective and he's more than ready to answer the call for help from his friend and former commander General Phil Sheridan. Some unreconstructed rebels are intimidating and driving out of Texas the Union tax collectors. In addition murderous outlaws who have no regard for human life are robbing nearly every Union Army payroll shipment. Are the two seemingly separate problems somehow connected? If so why? John Whyte is going to find out and if trouble comes his way because of it then let the lead start to fly."
276 pages, Hardcover
First published December 17, 2014
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September 10, 2020
Thom Nicholson – John Whyte Trilogy – Trouble in Texas – Reviewed 9/4/20 – Read 8/18-21/20
When things go wrong in England a change is needed, how about America? Yeah, and they have a war going on!!!
John Whyte has had his problems but when he crossed his superiors in the British Army, they kicked him out. Not even being the son of an English Lord would help him. He decided that a change was needed, so he headed for America. Upon arriving he met Alan Pinkerton, he recommended that he work at the Dept of Army HQ helping write training manuals for mounted troops. From there he headed up one of the First Michigan Brigades as Colonel, fighting in the war.
When a special meeting was called to meet the next Commanding officer; it would astound him as to who it was. The same brash young man that worked with him while he was writing those training manuals. The flashy one who always leaped before he figured out the consequences. Looking up he sees someone riding on a big Black stallion sporting a drooping blond mustache and long blond hair falling to his shoulders. He was wearing a black velvet jacket with looped gold braiding extending past each elbow and light naval blue pants. The white shirt almost blinded you along with one silver star embroidered on each collar tip. Of course, he still had the scarlet-silk kerchief tied around his neck. His highly polished black riding boots rose to above the knee, finishing off with the broad-brimmed campaign hat. The new Brigadier General, George Armstrong Custer! John thinking to himself, “My God, may the Saints preserve us!”
With new orders to search out Jeb Stuart, John returned to his tent to prepare his men. His best friend, Major Wil Horn, and his regimental sergeant major, Khan Singh were waiting for him. They took the news of the new commander with disbelief, “Merciful God, the blond-haired kid who kept running around trying to wrangle an assignment to a unit in the field?” Yep, that is him!!!
And now the story begins…
Trouble in Texas: A John Whyte Trilogy of the American West includes – Custer’s Cavalier, Trouble in Texas, and Pinkerton’s Gold.
What did I like? I think the main thing that I liked about this book was the different take on Custer and the Pinkertons. Discounting the reason for coming to America but joining the military because it was the right thing to do. Also, that John, as a British citizen, joined and fought, giving his all for this country in a time of need. The other thing that I liked was the love and commitment that he had for his friends, including the love that he had for Khan Singh and his family. Bringing them to America, caring for them, and loving them. Then when he finally finds the place that he wants to settle, their needs were the first thing that he took care of, his home could wait!
What will you like? All three books are filled with the most incredible action, mystery, and adventures. From his time in the war, then going on to his assignments for the Pinkerton agency. The characters are amazing, with tons of unique features that will keep you astonished. Beautifully written, with excellent editing, the storyline in each book will keep you enmeshed till the final page turns. The antics of George Custer will at times have you laughing till tears run and other times just astounded! How could one man think like that??? An excellent read that will have you up late at night, this book will be a wonderful addition to your Western Library!
• File Size: 3098 KB
• Print Length: 867 pages
• Publication Date: September 9, 2020
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing (September 9, 2020)
• ASIN: B08GQBNFFN
• Genre: Western, Western Fiction
When things go wrong in England a change is needed, how about America? Yeah, and they have a war going on!!!
John Whyte has had his problems but when he crossed his superiors in the British Army, they kicked him out. Not even being the son of an English Lord would help him. He decided that a change was needed, so he headed for America. Upon arriving he met Alan Pinkerton, he recommended that he work at the Dept of Army HQ helping write training manuals for mounted troops. From there he headed up one of the First Michigan Brigades as Colonel, fighting in the war.
When a special meeting was called to meet the next Commanding officer; it would astound him as to who it was. The same brash young man that worked with him while he was writing those training manuals. The flashy one who always leaped before he figured out the consequences. Looking up he sees someone riding on a big Black stallion sporting a drooping blond mustache and long blond hair falling to his shoulders. He was wearing a black velvet jacket with looped gold braiding extending past each elbow and light naval blue pants. The white shirt almost blinded you along with one silver star embroidered on each collar tip. Of course, he still had the scarlet-silk kerchief tied around his neck. His highly polished black riding boots rose to above the knee, finishing off with the broad-brimmed campaign hat. The new Brigadier General, George Armstrong Custer! John thinking to himself, “My God, may the Saints preserve us!”
With new orders to search out Jeb Stuart, John returned to his tent to prepare his men. His best friend, Major Wil Horn, and his regimental sergeant major, Khan Singh were waiting for him. They took the news of the new commander with disbelief, “Merciful God, the blond-haired kid who kept running around trying to wrangle an assignment to a unit in the field?” Yep, that is him!!!
And now the story begins…
Trouble in Texas: A John Whyte Trilogy of the American West includes – Custer’s Cavalier, Trouble in Texas, and Pinkerton’s Gold.
What did I like? I think the main thing that I liked about this book was the different take on Custer and the Pinkertons. Discounting the reason for coming to America but joining the military because it was the right thing to do. Also, that John, as a British citizen, joined and fought, giving his all for this country in a time of need. The other thing that I liked was the love and commitment that he had for his friends, including the love that he had for Khan Singh and his family. Bringing them to America, caring for them, and loving them. Then when he finally finds the place that he wants to settle, their needs were the first thing that he took care of, his home could wait!
What will you like? All three books are filled with the most incredible action, mystery, and adventures. From his time in the war, then going on to his assignments for the Pinkerton agency. The characters are amazing, with tons of unique features that will keep you astonished. Beautifully written, with excellent editing, the storyline in each book will keep you enmeshed till the final page turns. The antics of George Custer will at times have you laughing till tears run and other times just astounded! How could one man think like that??? An excellent read that will have you up late at night, this book will be a wonderful addition to your Western Library!
• File Size: 3098 KB
• Print Length: 867 pages
• Publication Date: September 9, 2020
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing (September 9, 2020)
• ASIN: B08GQBNFFN
• Genre: Western, Western Fiction
September 13, 2020
Great Western Series
Good old fashioned western full of twists and turns. Good guys bad guys. Entertaining I have Alexa read to me while driving.
Good old fashioned western full of twists and turns. Good guys bad guys. Entertaining I have Alexa read to me while driving.
September 10, 2020
Thom Nicholson – John Whyte Trilogy – Trouble in Texas – Reviewed 9/4/20 – Read 8/18-21/20
When things go wrong in England a change is needed, how about America? Yeah, and they have a war going on!!!
John Whyte has had his problems but when he crossed his superiors in the British Army, they kicked him out. Not even being the son of an English Lord would help him. He decided that a change was needed, so he headed for America. Upon arriving he met Alan Pinkerton, he recommended that he work at the Dept of Army HQ helping write training manuals for mounted troops. From there he headed up one of the First Michigan Brigades as Colonel, fighting in the war.
When a special meeting was called to meet the next Commanding officer; it would astound him as to who it was. The same brash young man that worked with him while he was writing those training manuals. The flashy one who always leaped before he figured out the consequences. Looking up he sees someone riding on a big Black stallion sporting a drooping blond mustache and long blond hair falling to his shoulders. He was wearing a black velvet jacket with looped gold braiding extending past each elbow and light naval blue pants. The white shirt almost blinded you along with one silver star embroidered on each collar tip. Of course, he still had the scarlet-silk kerchief tied around his neck. His highly polished black riding boots rose to above the knee, finishing off with the broad-brimmed campaign hat. The new Brigadier General, George Armstrong Custer! John thinking to himself, “My God, may the Saints preserve us!”
With new orders to search out Jeb Stuart, John returned to his tent to prepare his men. His best friend, Major Wil Horn, and his regimental sergeant major, Khan Singh were waiting for him. They took the news of the new commander with disbelief, “Merciful God, the blond-haired kid who kept running around trying to wrangle an assignment to a unit in the field?” Yep, that is him!!!
And now the story begins…
Trouble in Texas: A John Whyte Trilogy of the American West includes – Custer’s Cavalier, Trouble in Texas, and Pinkerton’s Gold.
What did I like? I think the main thing that I liked about this book was the different take on Custer and the Pinkertons. Discounting the reason for coming to America but joining the military because it was the right thing to do. Also, that John, as a British citizen, joined and fought, giving his all for this country in a time of need. The other thing that I liked was the love and commitment that he had for his friends, including the love that he had for Khan Singh and his family. Bringing them to America, caring for them, and loving them. Then when he finally finds the place that he wants to settle, their needs were the first thing that he took care of, his home could wait!
What will you like? All three books are filled with the most incredible action, mystery, and adventures. From his time in the war, then going on to his assignments for the Pinkerton agency. The characters are amazing, with tons of unique features that will keep you astonished. Beautifully written, with excellent editing, the storyline in each book will keep you enmeshed till the final page turns. The antics of George Custer will at times have you laughing till tears run and other times just astounded! How could one man think like that??? An excellent read that will have you up late at night, this book will be a wonderful addition to your Western Library!
• File Size: 3098 KB
• Print Length: 867 pages
• Publication Date: September 9, 2020
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing (September 9, 2020)
• ASIN: B08GQBNFFN
• Genre: Western, Western Fiction
When things go wrong in England a change is needed, how about America? Yeah, and they have a war going on!!!
John Whyte has had his problems but when he crossed his superiors in the British Army, they kicked him out. Not even being the son of an English Lord would help him. He decided that a change was needed, so he headed for America. Upon arriving he met Alan Pinkerton, he recommended that he work at the Dept of Army HQ helping write training manuals for mounted troops. From there he headed up one of the First Michigan Brigades as Colonel, fighting in the war.
When a special meeting was called to meet the next Commanding officer; it would astound him as to who it was. The same brash young man that worked with him while he was writing those training manuals. The flashy one who always leaped before he figured out the consequences. Looking up he sees someone riding on a big Black stallion sporting a drooping blond mustache and long blond hair falling to his shoulders. He was wearing a black velvet jacket with looped gold braiding extending past each elbow and light naval blue pants. The white shirt almost blinded you along with one silver star embroidered on each collar tip. Of course, he still had the scarlet-silk kerchief tied around his neck. His highly polished black riding boots rose to above the knee, finishing off with the broad-brimmed campaign hat. The new Brigadier General, George Armstrong Custer! John thinking to himself, “My God, may the Saints preserve us!”
With new orders to search out Jeb Stuart, John returned to his tent to prepare his men. His best friend, Major Wil Horn, and his regimental sergeant major, Khan Singh were waiting for him. They took the news of the new commander with disbelief, “Merciful God, the blond-haired kid who kept running around trying to wrangle an assignment to a unit in the field?” Yep, that is him!!!
And now the story begins…
Trouble in Texas: A John Whyte Trilogy of the American West includes – Custer’s Cavalier, Trouble in Texas, and Pinkerton’s Gold.
What did I like? I think the main thing that I liked about this book was the different take on Custer and the Pinkertons. Discounting the reason for coming to America but joining the military because it was the right thing to do. Also, that John, as a British citizen, joined and fought, giving his all for this country in a time of need. The other thing that I liked was the love and commitment that he had for his friends, including the love that he had for Khan Singh and his family. Bringing them to America, caring for them, and loving them. Then when he finally finds the place that he wants to settle, their needs were the first thing that he took care of, his home could wait!
What will you like? All three books are filled with the most incredible action, mystery, and adventures. From his time in the war, then going on to his assignments for the Pinkerton agency. The characters are amazing, with tons of unique features that will keep you astonished. Beautifully written, with excellent editing, the storyline in each book will keep you enmeshed till the final page turns. The antics of George Custer will at times have you laughing till tears run and other times just astounded! How could one man think like that??? An excellent read that will have you up late at night, this book will be a wonderful addition to your Western Library!
• File Size: 3098 KB
• Print Length: 867 pages
• Publication Date: September 9, 2020
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing (September 9, 2020)
• ASIN: B08GQBNFFN
• Genre: Western, Western Fiction
March 16, 2021
Read this book as part of a reading challenge to read a western. Author was born and educated in my city and state. Every part of this nook semed loke a 1950 cowboy t v show.
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