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Trading Horse
Range detective Jim Murphy digs in his heels to keep from falling in love with beautiful Connie Pinder, a rancher's daughter who's involved in the case Jim is investigating, right up to her pretty little neck. Following the trail of a stolen horse, Jim discovers it's actually a trail of murder, as well as a ruse by a ruthless gunfighter with his sights set on kidnapping Connie. Jim knows he can't let that happen, so that's when the bullets fly! TRADING HORSE by Darrel Sparkman is an action packed adventure full of gun smoke, and unforgettable characters
57 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2019
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Darrel Sparkman
46 books11 followersDarrel Sparkman is a multi-genre and award-winning author of nine novels, several novellas, over a dozen short stories and has been a feature writer for Saddlebag Dispatches. He is the recent recipient of the Will Rogers Gold Medallion award. Ideas come from a diverse past of serving as a combat search and rescue helicopter crewman in Vietnam and a volunteer Emergency Medical Tech first responder. He has worked as a professional photographer, computer repair tech and was part-owner of a commercial greenhouse operation and flower shop.
Darrel is enjoying semi-retirement and finally has that job that wakes you up every day with a smile.
Darrel is enjoying semi-retirement and finally has that job that wakes you up every day with a smile.
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September 15, 2019
Trading Horse is a fun story that made me feel like I had my grandpa sitting here regaling the story of how he met and fell in love with my grandma.
You kinda get a feeling there's more to Jim than what needs the eye, but as the story goes on, you become more convinced that appearances are truly deceiving and there's definitely more to the man - even a fancy suit can't hide. Connie is a great match for Jim. Her attitude, charm, and fight keeps him on his toes and keeps her from being boring to him.
It's cute watching them figure the other out and how the meddling of folks around them help to push them along. When you realize just what trading horse means and how it comes into play, you'll find yourself chuckling and shaking your head.
This is a easy-to-read winsome little story to be lost in for an hour or so.
You kinda get a feeling there's more to Jim than what needs the eye, but as the story goes on, you become more convinced that appearances are truly deceiving and there's definitely more to the man - even a fancy suit can't hide. Connie is a great match for Jim. Her attitude, charm, and fight keeps him on his toes and keeps her from being boring to him.
It's cute watching them figure the other out and how the meddling of folks around them help to push them along. When you realize just what trading horse means and how it comes into play, you'll find yourself chuckling and shaking your head.
This is a easy-to-read winsome little story to be lost in for an hour or so.
October 6, 2019
This is my first book to read by Darrel Sparkman and it won't be my last! I already am starting the next! This book made me laugh in so many spots! I just love him and his outlook and thoughts on things. I just need to know if there is a sequel about Jim and Connie. If there isn't I'm going to be disappointed! A great little read!
September 10, 2019
Darrel Sparkman never fails to deliver amazing plots that grab your attention and keeps his reader’s intrigued. I loved the way the story weaved in a semi-fast pace, but not rushed, as some novella’s portray. Trading Horse will fuel both men and women who love a great historical western.
I loved the dry sense of humor of Murphy, he had me laughing all through the story.
Connie was my type of lady, a strong character which complimented Murphy.
Connie’s stubborn pride was refreshing, just the kind of woman that could tame Jim Murphy.
The word adaption describing the men murdered at the campsite was a great play on words. “A smile under their chin”, was a descriptive & perfect way of giving us reader’s a picture of their throats cut w/out actually coming out and saying it.
The reference to 138 books Connie wants to find, hoping for Murphy’s tale was a perfect ending.
I loved the dry sense of humor of Murphy, he had me laughing all through the story.
Connie was my type of lady, a strong character which complimented Murphy.
Connie’s stubborn pride was refreshing, just the kind of woman that could tame Jim Murphy.
The word adaption describing the men murdered at the campsite was a great play on words. “A smile under their chin”, was a descriptive & perfect way of giving us reader’s a picture of their throats cut w/out actually coming out and saying it.
The reference to 138 books Connie wants to find, hoping for Murphy’s tale was a perfect ending.
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