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Showdown At Apache Butte
A new novel from USA Today Bestselling Author R. Cameron Cooke... Mountain man and army scout Jacob Utah is called to guide a cavalry patrol across the harsh, relentless Arizona Territory. The purpose of the mission is a secret, known only to the soldiers. That suits Utah just fine, until the seemingly simple job takes a deadly turn. A mysterious sharpshooter begins shadowing the patrol, killing the soldiers one-by-one. Utah soon discovers the men he rides with are not what they seem, that they have a dark history which is coming back to haunt them. With fierce Apaches on the warpath and a sadistic gunman doggedly pursuing them at every turn, Utah must lead his dubious companions through scorching desert sands, treacherous canyons, and narrow mountain passes to reach an abandoned outpost at a place called Apache Butte, where old scores will be settled, and blood will be spilt...
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2018
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September 2, 2018
Should be a movie..
I am not much for writing reviews. I have read 120 books so far this year and believe this to be my second review. When I see a 4 or 5 star review on a book I kind of expect it to be good. Seldom do I find one I consider excellent. I like westerns and lawyer yarns. When I was growing up western movies and tv shows were prolific. After many years they had all but burnt out and started to look the same. Today westerns are more modern but only a few really good ones have been produced. I think this book would make an excellent modern western movie. The suspense that the tale weaves has nearly a spiritual aspect to it. Once when trying to figure where it was going I almost expected zombies or ghost type indian spirits to jump out of the pages. Many surprises along the way with action a plenty. This is a seriously good read. Try it you will like it.
I am not much for writing reviews. I have read 120 books so far this year and believe this to be my second review. When I see a 4 or 5 star review on a book I kind of expect it to be good. Seldom do I find one I consider excellent. I like westerns and lawyer yarns. When I was growing up western movies and tv shows were prolific. After many years they had all but burnt out and started to look the same. Today westerns are more modern but only a few really good ones have been produced. I think this book would make an excellent modern western movie. The suspense that the tale weaves has nearly a spiritual aspect to it. Once when trying to figure where it was going I almost expected zombies or ghost type indian spirits to jump out of the pages. Many surprises along the way with action a plenty. This is a seriously good read. Try it you will like it.
October 6, 2018
DIABLO AZURE
Murders committed eight years ago against ranch owner of Hermosa Cass, Jedediah Trethaway whose wife was violated and murdered along with a devoted couple who worked on the ranch. Jedediah Trethaway was then falsely accused of murdering and entire village of Native Americans, he was sentenced to twenty years in Yuma Prison, a he'll hole on earth. There were hopes that Trethaway would die in prison and therefore free the guilty ones who can pursue their lives after they find a buyer for "DIABLO AZURE."
Lots of human misery and backstabbing, greed and those who felt that they were held back by the government from reaching their desired positions in society, whom they felt held them back..also illustrates how people in high positions used that power to destroy and hide what vile evil deeds they might have done.
Murders committed eight years ago against ranch owner of Hermosa Cass, Jedediah Trethaway whose wife was violated and murdered along with a devoted couple who worked on the ranch. Jedediah Trethaway was then falsely accused of murdering and entire village of Native Americans, he was sentenced to twenty years in Yuma Prison, a he'll hole on earth. There were hopes that Trethaway would die in prison and therefore free the guilty ones who can pursue their lives after they find a buyer for "DIABLO AZURE."
Lots of human misery and backstabbing, greed and those who felt that they were held back by the government from reaching their desired positions in society, whom they felt held them back..also illustrates how people in high positions used that power to destroy and hide what vile evil deeds they might have done.
May 9, 2019
An RCC. Western Adventure Mystery Thriller/A Jeweler Neckless Worth a Fortune/A Crooked Colonel/A Crooked Sgt. And Platoon
RCC. has. penned a western action novel about a young man who comes home after the Civil War only to find that his wife chief in child birth. He leaves his son and heads West where he changes his name and becomes an Army Scout. He is given an assignment o lead a crooked Colonel, Captain, Sergeant and platoon who are in bed together. This is an excellent read for the genre...DEHS
RCC. has. penned a western action novel about a young man who comes home after the Civil War only to find that his wife chief in child birth. He leaves his son and heads West where he changes his name and becomes an Army Scout. He is given an assignment o lead a crooked Colonel, Captain, Sergeant and platoon who are in bed together. This is an excellent read for the genre...DEHS
September 22, 2018
Good storyline, kept me interested to the very last word. Would like a sequel to know
what happened when Jacob returned home. Would read more books by this Author, R. Cameron Cooke. Enjoyed this book very much.
what happened when Jacob returned home. Would read more books by this Author, R. Cameron Cooke. Enjoyed this book very much.
April 8, 2020
Fantastic Read
Read this book in one sitting, first western novel I have ever read, and boy what a doozy! Fanatic twisting plot, great characters with the appropriate ending! Recommend highly
Read this book in one sitting, first western novel I have ever read, and boy what a doozy! Fanatic twisting plot, great characters with the appropriate ending! Recommend highly
August 8, 2018
Wow! Exciting
Puzzles within puzzles keep you reading, mouth agape. So many stories culminate in this one as one renewed life begins.
Puzzles within puzzles keep you reading, mouth agape. So many stories culminate in this one as one renewed life begins.
September 7, 2018
Apache Butte delivers for reader!
Good read for readers of westerns. Good character development with plenty of background fill. Not a must read but a good read!
Good read for readers of westerns. Good character development with plenty of background fill. Not a must read but a good read!
December 9, 2018
Outstanding!
This is a really wonderfully written and edited book! It is thrilling and with a good plot from start to finish! I love it!
This is a really wonderfully written and edited book! It is thrilling and with a good plot from start to finish! I love it!
December 17, 2018
A different kind of western. Not your typical good guy, bad guy, or gunslinger novel. I will consider reading more by R Cameron Cooke.
April 12, 2023
Love to read
What a wonderful reading experience. Read it in one sitting. Never read a book like this before. If you like westerns you will certainly like this book.
What a wonderful reading experience. Read it in one sitting. Never read a book like this before. If you like westerns you will certainly like this book.
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