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A Gideon Johann Western #3
Last Hope
Last Hope is the highly anticipated third book in the Gideon Johann Western series. It joins #1 bestseller novels on Amazon.com in Western Classics, Last Stand and Last Chance. Now with a fresh edit.Love, second chances, new beginnings, and dispensing justice – all set in the town of Last Stand, Colorado in 1880.Sheriff Gideon Johann has left the past behind and is enjoying his new life with his childhood sweetheart Abby. He crosses paths with a down on his luck buddy from the war and takes on the challenge of aiding Finnie in the same way that his friends did for him. In the midst of helping Finnie, a whore is murdered in Last Stand and the sheriff realizes that he has a conspiracy to solve. Gideon has his hands full as he tries to keep Finnie on the straight and narrow, solve a crime that has implications for the whole town, and help his lifelong friend, Ethan, get back on his feet.Mary, the former whore, is now the successful proprietor of the Last Stand Last Chance Saloon. She finds her life turned upside down when Gideon recruits her in his quest to get the charming little Irishman Finnie back on his feet.Gideon’s daughter, Joann, comes for a visit from the Wyoming Territory. Her brief romance with Gideon’s friend, Zack, has ended and the two young adults find their new relationship angst-filled and a comical calamity.If you love classic westerns spiced up with some romance and believe in second chances, you will enjoy Last Hope.Last Hope can be read as a stand-alone novel, but will provide a richer reading experience if Last Stand and Last Chance are read first.
- GenresWesterns
260 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2015
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About the author
Duane Boehm
48 books62 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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July 13, 2015
Good friends
The Gideon western series is one the best western that I have read.
This book has more humor, and Finnie and the Doc are hilariously funny. Ethan and Gideon has had there share of problems, and now all is well. I just love the happy reunion.
Thank You, D B, for continuing this western. We love it.
The Gideon western series is one the best western that I have read.
This book has more humor, and Finnie and the Doc are hilariously funny. Ethan and Gideon has had there share of problems, and now all is well. I just love the happy reunion.
Thank You, D B, for continuing this western. We love it.
July 11, 2015
3 is a good number!
I've enjoyed the first two, and this is certainly well worth the time to read (and re-read). After you have all three books, re-read them in sequence and appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the series. More, please, Duane.
I've enjoyed the first two, and this is certainly well worth the time to read (and re-read). After you have all three books, re-read them in sequence and appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the series. More, please, Duane.
July 21, 2015
Last Hope
I just completed the third in a series by Duane Boehm. They are all very enjoyable reading.. I highly recommend all of them. Also discount the review critical of preacher Ethan. That was nonsense.
I just completed the third in a series by Duane Boehm. They are all very enjoyable reading.. I highly recommend all of them. Also discount the review critical of preacher Ethan. That was nonsense.
August 13, 2015
Good Series
I read all three of the books in 2 days, easy to read & held my attention. A nice break from the other western authors I've been reading! Hope another book comes out soon!
I read all three of the books in 2 days, easy to read & held my attention. A nice break from the other western authors I've been reading! Hope another book comes out soon!
August 7, 2015
Have read all 3 books in the series. Very good westerns. Hope Duane keeps the series going or starts a new series.
January 17, 2026
Gideon takes in strays, only these are the two legged kind. Friends that are down on there luck and need to be put on the straight and narrow. Gideon's daughter comes to visit and there is hope for a reconciliation, but will it last? Add to that murders to investigate and you get a very interesting read.
January 5, 2018
A Western of a New Sheriff/Female Slavery./Crooks /Women with Grit
DB has written the 3rd novel of the Gideon Johann appointed Sheriff at a small town named Last Chance. He has 2 friends that held him run the Sheriff's Office. He discovers that the prostitutres
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DB has written the 3rd novel of the Gideon Johann appointed Sheriff at a small town named Last Chance. He has 2 friends that held him run the Sheriff's Office. He discovers that the prostitutres
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May 29, 2018
Never A Dull Moment
I love the characters, each with a unique and endearing personality. It is refreshing to read s book where the women and men are witty,
strong yet sensitive.
I love the characters, each with a unique and endearing personality. It is refreshing to read s book where the women and men are witty,
strong yet sensitive.
August 23, 2020
Another enjoyable read
The author has again captured my attention with this story about life in a western town, a sheriff and his family. The story included pieces about hunting and capturing outlaws .... the thoughts and trials of the sheriff and his friends.
Recommend this read.
The author has again captured my attention with this story about life in a western town, a sheriff and his family. The story included pieces about hunting and capturing outlaws .... the thoughts and trials of the sheriff and his friends.
Recommend this read.
June 15, 2017
Enjoyed Duane Boehm's writing, he is very thorough. I am looking forward to continue reading the next in the series.
May 19, 2018
Last Hope
This is a western with suspense, drama and mystery. Characters are great and the romance is sweet. I enjoyed every chapter.
This is a western with suspense, drama and mystery. Characters are great and the romance is sweet. I enjoyed every chapter.
November 18, 2018
Wonderful! More plot than the Walking Dead. It's like listening to the old radio broadcasts of Gunsmoke, Have Gun-Will Travel, and Luke Slaughter. I'm a fan!
June 22, 2019
Action Western
Sheriff Johann has an exciting life in frontier Colorado. This is nota good story to start if you have other plans
Sheriff Johann has an exciting life in frontier Colorado. This is nota good story to start if you have other plans
October 10, 2021
What a great story!
Loved this too! Loved all the books in this series, but this one had some comedy too! Loved the water trough dunking! Chance's middle name was awesome!
Loved this too! Loved all the books in this series, but this one had some comedy too! Loved the water trough dunking! Chance's middle name was awesome!
September 13, 2015
Not as original as the first two
If you've seen the old John Wayne movie McClintock, you've pretty much heard the story of this book. Ornery women, spoiled daughters, getting tossed into horse troughs. There's more to it than that, of course, and all I all its a good read, but those parts are just too nearly like that movie.
Like the first two books, it needs better editing. The mistakes are distracting.
If you've seen the old John Wayne movie McClintock, you've pretty much heard the story of this book. Ornery women, spoiled daughters, getting tossed into horse troughs. There's more to it than that, of course, and all I all its a good read, but those parts are just too nearly like that movie.
Like the first two books, it needs better editing. The mistakes are distracting.
August 31, 2015
Another Fine Western by Boehm
An excellent Western with several plot lines to follow. The characters developed in books 1 & 2 remain consistent but continue to develop. Finnegan is a fine addition to Gideon, Mary, Abby, JoAnn, Doc, Ethan and Zack. The new bad guys are also very nicely developed. If you like a good Western, I recommend all three!
An excellent Western with several plot lines to follow. The characters developed in books 1 & 2 remain consistent but continue to develop. Finnegan is a fine addition to Gideon, Mary, Abby, JoAnn, Doc, Ethan and Zack. The new bad guys are also very nicely developed. If you like a good Western, I recommend all three!
November 25, 2016
Baby Hope
I rated this a five, the only fault I could find with it was sentence structure. I read for the joy of reading for being entertained. A good proof reader would help this book but I don't think that would improve the story. The structure yes but not the st Roy.
I would recommend its reading to anyone old enough to know about the 'birds and the bees'.
I rated this a five, the only fault I could find with it was sentence structure. I read for the joy of reading for being entertained. A good proof reader would help this book but I don't think that would improve the story. The structure yes but not the st Roy.
I would recommend its reading to anyone old enough to know about the 'birds and the bees'.
August 19, 2015
Best of the west
I love the way this story was written. It has all the emotions and feelings you can write onto story. There is love, anger, hate there is tenderness. There is comedy. Probably one of the best western I have read.
I love the way this story was written. It has all the emotions and feelings you can write onto story. There is love, anger, hate there is tenderness. There is comedy. Probably one of the best western I have read.
August 26, 2015
Good read. Nothing really outstanding but moved along at a good pace. The subject od sex slavery is a new topic in a western.
All things considered, I enjoyed the book. I would recommend to any one who enjoys a western. So be it.
All things considered, I enjoyed the book. I would recommend to any one who enjoys a western. So be it.
November 21, 2015
Boehm hits another homerun
The old west comes to life in the continuing saga of Gideon Johann, his growing family and chosen profession. Refreshing, not just another typical western novel.
The old west comes to life in the continuing saga of Gideon Johann, his growing family and chosen profession. Refreshing, not just another typical western novel.
July 19, 2016
I got sucked in and had to continue the series to see how things played out. This book was entertaining and had far fewer errors than the previous ones. There's humor and a lot of action. Scenarios are a bit more realistic but author should check his facts about the area in which he's writing.
August 18, 2015
Great series
You make the characters real life. I really enjoy reading this series.
Keep up the good writing and may the next book be on it's way.
You make the characters real life. I really enjoy reading this series.
Keep up the good writing and may the next book be on it's way.
August 21, 2015
Excellent book and series. Westerns are my favorite genre and I'm glad to have found such a fantastic series. I enjoyed the characters, the plot and the way the author put things together.
November 20, 2015
Great story
My first read by this author, but it will not be my last. The sheriff is someone you can easily pull for and I did.
My first read by this author, but it will not be my last. The sheriff is someone you can easily pull for and I did.
January 21, 2016
Best so far, will be hard to beat.
Duane is good at what he does will be looking for more of the same. So keep up the good work.
Duane is good at what he does will be looking for more of the same. So keep up the good work.
February 2, 2016
Great book
I have really enjoyed reading these books. They really make you feel part of those peoples lives. Now on to the next book.Last Ride.
I have really enjoyed reading these books. They really make you feel part of those peoples lives. Now on to the next book.Last Ride.
March 18, 2016
Last hope
I enjoyed this story greatly. It was exciting and romantic. There were two many deaths but they all pretty much asked for it . Good job.
I enjoyed this story greatly. It was exciting and romantic. There were two many deaths but they all pretty much asked for it . Good job.
March 23, 2016
Never Give Up
Never give up, no matter the situation or odds. You may find love along the way. Great continuation to the Gideon Johann series.
Never give up, no matter the situation or odds. You may find love along the way. Great continuation to the Gideon Johann series.
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