Stay Away From That City ... They Call It Cheyenne

Code of the West #4

by Stephen Bly

Just when Pepper thought life settled down to a normal pace, she had to prepare for a rocky ride, now that she was hitched to the unpredictable Tap Andrews. Married life isn't turning out quite the way they planned. The ranch is gone. They've moved to Cheyenne. And Pepper has been feeling rather poorly. But at least Tap has found a job as deputy marshal that takes what he's integrity, nerves of steel, and a fast draw. Then Tap suddenly is appointed acting marshal in a town that has little regard for the law. He soon discovers how hard it is to simultaneously hold off a vigilante crowd hungry for a lynching, control a wayward deputy who thinks he should be in charge, keep his pretty wife from worrying herself sicker, and uncover who's behind the trouble in Cheyenne. When the city council relieves Tap of his duties and Pepper of her worries, it's time to move on. But Tap can't let things go.

Genres: Westerns, Christian Fiction, Fiction

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 - June 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah, Michael (married to Michelle), and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on ranches and farms.

Reviews

[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, Poor pepper!

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Saga Continues

Tap Andrews takes a job as deputy Marshall of Cheyenne, and just a few months into it, the Marshall is killed. Tap is tasked with keeping the back shooting Havar safe from the lynch mob, but one of the deputies is a traitor working for the bad guy. After much trauma & gunplay, the touchy situation is settled by Tap, who quits/is fired and he and Pepper move on, taking with them Angelita, a 10 year old con artist who is the daughter of one of the good guys, who is shot in the back. Can't wait to read the next in the series!

[Violet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great serial story by Stephen Bly, about Tap and Pepper. Tap is a deputy sheriff, then a temporary marshal, then fired from the job. His house is blown up. He is forced into stopping a train robbery when there are no other lawmen to do it. Finally, he decides that he's done with being a lawman and they ride off into the sunset.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deputy duties are keeping Tap busy and Pepper is feeling poorly. How much will a bright 10-year-old change their lives amid all the craziness?

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorite book of the series. Lots of gun fights and action. Awesome book.

[Katrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was disappointed that there wasn't more of the story from Pepper's POV.