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A Gideon Johann Western #2
Last Chance
Last Chance is the highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Last Stand.
Gideon Johann is the new sheriff of Last Stand, Colorado, hoping to put roots down in the place where he grew up. Set free from the years of running from his conscience, he still has trouble accepting that the past has forever unchained him as he navigates his romance with Abby and fatherhood with Joann while coping with a mysterious man intent on exacting revenge for Gideon’s past deeds and carrying out the responsibilities that come with the job of sheriff.
Mary, the hard-luck whore, finds her status in life changed, but not the misfortune that seems to follow her like a shadow.
Gideon and Mary both try to escape their pasts and start new lives, but find it easier said than done as forces work to derail their paths to happiness.
Last Chance can be read as a stand-alone novel, but will provide a richer reading experience if Last Stand is read first.
Gideon Johann is the new sheriff of Last Stand, Colorado, hoping to put roots down in the place where he grew up. Set free from the years of running from his conscience, he still has trouble accepting that the past has forever unchained him as he navigates his romance with Abby and fatherhood with Joann while coping with a mysterious man intent on exacting revenge for Gideon’s past deeds and carrying out the responsibilities that come with the job of sheriff.
Mary, the hard-luck whore, finds her status in life changed, but not the misfortune that seems to follow her like a shadow.
Gideon and Mary both try to escape their pasts and start new lives, but find it easier said than done as forces work to derail their paths to happiness.
Last Chance can be read as a stand-alone novel, but will provide a richer reading experience if Last Stand is read first.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2014
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About the author
Duane Boehm
48 books61 followersDuane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
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November 17, 2018
These books are great. They move at a pace that makes you want to turn the page to find out what's going to happen. The good guys don't ass around about taking care of the bad guys, and the women are smart, tough, and on the team. This is one of those stories that you think about even when you aren't reading the book. There's also a couple of real dogs that have jobs in there as well.
February 21, 2019
Great story, real page turner
This book has a few typos, while distracting... the story line, pace, and situations continue, it was worth my time. On to the next book in this series!
This book has a few typos, while distracting... the story line, pace, and situations continue, it was worth my time. On to the next book in this series!
March 14, 2019
Interesting
Great Western with lots of action, romance, self discovery, even a good old fashioned dual. Backdrop scenery well written, especially since those places either no longer exists or are big cities and towns.
Great Western with lots of action, romance, self discovery, even a good old fashioned dual. Backdrop scenery well written, especially since those places either no longer exists or are big cities and towns.
October 5, 2021
such great writing
This book was filled with lots of action and I loved it. The story line was never boring; just the opposite which kept me turning pages. Going on the next book. Get this book; you won’t be disappointed.
This book was filled with lots of action and I loved it. The story line was never boring; just the opposite which kept me turning pages. Going on the next book. Get this book; you won’t be disappointed.
November 29, 2016
Good story
The author continues with his great story telling. I look forward to reading the next one in the series. It is best to read them in order.
The author continues with his great story telling. I look forward to reading the next one in the series. It is best to read them in order.
June 23, 2017
Just as good!
The second installment in the Gideon Johann series is just as good as the first. Duane Boehm has done it again.
The second installment in the Gideon Johann series is just as good as the first. Duane Boehm has done it again.
February 4, 2019
Love gunplay and sex.
A lovely story. This series is so alive. I enjoy the characters and the plots. Don't miss this opportunity to walk into the west.
A lovely story. This series is so alive. I enjoy the characters and the plots. Don't miss this opportunity to walk into the west.
April 11, 2019
Great book!!! Really enjoyed reading this!!!
October 8, 2019
Fun and easy read. Love the characters. Will read next in series...
August 16, 2020
A readable Western
I enjoyed this Gideon adventure as I did the others .... light reading with a good story line. Looking forward to catching up with more by this author.
I enjoyed this Gideon adventure as I did the others .... light reading with a good story line. Looking forward to catching up with more by this author.
October 9, 2021
Another great book in this series!
Really enjoyed this book! Great characters and Red sure became a hero for a young pup! About gagged at the injury to Mary!
Really enjoyed this book! Great characters and Red sure became a hero for a young pup! About gagged at the injury to Mary!
December 19, 2025
Excellent 2nd book. Plenty of action. If you want to know if Gideon and Abby finally get married, you will have to read the book.
October 25, 2024
The reason for my low rating is that there is a scene that explicitly describes the sexual mutilation of a woman. This is not something I want to read in escapist literature.
March 13, 2017
Gideon Johann
I was expecting a fair amount of killing in this story but I would have liked a lot more down and dirty action!
I was expecting a fair amount of killing in this story but I would have liked a lot more down and dirty action!
June 25, 2016
Western series that has a good cast of characters. It's got humor, lots of action, shootings and romance. The errors and some of the incorrect phrases for the time are annoying and kind of took away from the story. I've done extensive research on this time period and divorce was virtually unheard of. The youngest daughter wouldn't have been allowed to behave how she did, either. I know it's a stand alone, but there are way too many references to what happened in book one so I would highly recommend reading it first.
January 19, 2015
Another fine Western
An excellent follow up to the book "Last Stand". The characters continued to grow without conflict and the action in the story continued as well. The bad guys were bad and the good guys true and the women were fine even the whores. Left a little opening for a future book by not explaining the man from Gideon's past that wanted to hurt him. I'll look forward to reading it.
An excellent follow up to the book "Last Stand". The characters continued to grow without conflict and the action in the story continued as well. The bad guys were bad and the good guys true and the women were fine even the whores. Left a little opening for a future book by not explaining the man from Gideon's past that wanted to hurt him. I'll look forward to reading it.
January 27, 2015
Love this western story
I chose this rating, because this story kept me interested all the way from the first page until the last page. I would like to read more books from this writer. He has a great way of keeping you involved and thinking about what is going to happen next. Just a great story.
I chose this rating, because this story kept me interested all the way from the first page until the last page. I would like to read more books from this writer. He has a great way of keeping you involved and thinking about what is going to happen next. Just a great story.
March 30, 2015
I love reading westerns and this is the first of Duane Boehm's books I have read. It is a good story and one that I enjoyed reading. I'm also looking forward to reading the second installment of his Gideon series. It's obviously self published with many common mis-spellings and other mistakes an editor would have caught but they are easy to forgive.
February 16, 2015
Great book
Wow, I Sure did enjoy reading this book. Had I not read the first book ( Last Stand ), I would have missed out on so much more. I love the happy ending that Gideon and the new members of his family got.
Wow, I Sure did enjoy reading this book. Had I not read the first book ( Last Stand ), I would have missed out on so much more. I love the happy ending that Gideon and the new members of his family got.
February 20, 2015
Last chance
I have read both of your books. I enjoyed. Both of them. But you will have to finish the story. Did Zack and Johann get together? I enjoy westerners very much. You are a great story teller.
I have read both of your books. I enjoyed. Both of them. But you will have to finish the story. Did Zack and Johann get together? I enjoy westerners very much. You are a great story teller.
January 16, 2016
The author has done an excellent job in the two books of his that I have read. The characters are fascinating and interesting to follow. The plot is solid. It keeps me moving on through the pages. A very fine reading experience.
January 20, 2016
These are the first books I have read by Duane Boehm, but won't be the last!
He does a very good job of keeping you interested in the story matter!
So I am going to read the next book in the set.
He does a very good job of keeping you interested in the story matter!
So I am going to read the next book in the set.
March 31, 2016
Great Time
This has been a fun storyline with a little bit of something for everyone that loves to read Westerns. Family, love, dogs and God.
A fun read. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Westerns.
This has been a fun storyline with a little bit of something for everyone that loves to read Westerns. Family, love, dogs and God.
A fun read. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Westerns.
February 24, 2015
Best book read soon.
Best western. Very good to keep you reading.
To see what happens next I will buy more. Of his works
Best western. Very good to keep you reading.
To see what happens next I will buy more. Of his works
April 25, 2015
Good reading
This writer has good skills at getting a message across without words. This. A good. Book. Please read and enjoy
This writer has good skills at getting a message across without words. This. A good. Book. Please read and enjoy
May 11, 2015
Enjoyable
Liked the book, it's characters were easy to see and connect with, plots galore made turning the pages easy. Be sure to read book 1 first.
Liked the book, it's characters were easy to see and connect with, plots galore made turning the pages easy. Be sure to read book 1 first.
May 31, 2015
Good Cowboy Book
I really enjoyed this book. I would like to see another in a series.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
I really enjoyed this book. I would like to see another in a series.
I would recommend this book to everyone.
June 3, 2015
Was a great story. Highly recommend it.
Because it was book two of a series. And both are great stories. I am going to look for more in this series.
Because it was book two of a series. And both are great stories. I am going to look for more in this series.
June 16, 2015
Good twists and saucy women
The story has a good plot and action as well as humor and romance. All make for an enjoyable read.
The story has a good plot and action as well as humor and romance. All make for an enjoyable read.
July 27, 2015
Continued good reading by Boehm
Had to follow the story line with Gideon and Abby. Boehm entices one to keep turning pages to see what's next.
Had to follow the story line with Gideon and Abby. Boehm entices one to keep turning pages to see what's next.
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