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Trail of the Gunman
A novel from USA Today Bestselling author R. Cameron Cooke...Elijah Jones is a man with a past - a past he wants to leave behind him. Setting out across the vast wilderness of the Mogollon Rim in the Arizona Territory, he seeks to escape his past and settle down to a quieter, gentler life. But men who once made their living with the gun cannot simply walk away. In an untamed land teeming with Apaches and desperadoes, he finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a territorial war pitting him against new foes - and old ones. Through showdowns on dusty streets to savage gunfights in the wild, Jones is dogged by the demons of his past, and realizes he must face them if he ever hopes to leave the trail of the gunman far behind...
- GenresWesterns
282 pages, Paperback
Published April 28, 2017
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July 10, 2017
EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE
Another great adventurer of lives of people who helped settle the west. People who populated these parts brought with them many reasons why they all went west. This adventure will touch only a small percentage of reasons of setting in the Arizona area. GREED, GREED was this so called lawyer Martinique, who more or less owned the town. Everyone of importance such as the town's sheriff, judge, also he knew people in the Legislature who thought the same way he did, and besides as they ALWAYS say these people were bribed by Martinique for favors he needed in order to carry out his cheating, murders that were committed. You'll really enjoy this adventure and the outcome..
Another great adventurer of lives of people who helped settle the west. People who populated these parts brought with them many reasons why they all went west. This adventure will touch only a small percentage of reasons of setting in the Arizona area. GREED, GREED was this so called lawyer Martinique, who more or less owned the town. Everyone of importance such as the town's sheriff, judge, also he knew people in the Legislature who thought the same way he did, and besides as they ALWAYS say these people were bribed by Martinique for favors he needed in order to carry out his cheating, murders that were committed. You'll really enjoy this adventure and the outcome..
January 2, 2018
A Western of Old Spanish Gold Found in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
RCC has written of a westerner who was a gunfighter who stumbled upon the bodies of 6 priest on the Mongollon Rim between Flagstaff and the Mexican border. He becomes involved in a search for gold. A woman knows the location of the gold. The Calvary, Outlaws, Indians and the 3 who know where the gold is located. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
RCC has written of a westerner who was a gunfighter who stumbled upon the bodies of 6 priest on the Mongollon Rim between Flagstaff and the Mexican border. He becomes involved in a search for gold. A woman knows the location of the gold. The Calvary, Outlaws, Indians and the 3 who know where the gold is located. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER
April 25, 2018
Very nice book!
I had seen the ad or cover of this book in Amazon for quite some time, but always seemed to find one that suited my fancy more; some I never had the desire to even read over a small portion of. However, I finally could not find one I really thought I wanted to read so got this one. It was an excellent book and one I enjoyed immensely.
I had seen the ad or cover of this book in Amazon for quite some time, but always seemed to find one that suited my fancy more; some I never had the desire to even read over a small portion of. However, I finally could not find one I really thought I wanted to read so got this one. It was an excellent book and one I enjoyed immensely.
November 25, 2018
Good Book
I enjoyed this story as it was educational and intriguing too. My mother was born in Magdalena, NM in 1904 and life was a lot different then and I am almost 80 it is hard to remember all the things she told me but she came to CA about 1920. We visited AZ & NM in the late 40's and later after I was married. So much historical facts to be learned.
I enjoyed this story as it was educational and intriguing too. My mother was born in Magdalena, NM in 1904 and life was a lot different then and I am almost 80 it is hard to remember all the things she told me but she came to CA about 1920. We visited AZ & NM in the late 40's and later after I was married. So much historical facts to be learned.
December 7, 2018
Action and Deceit
The story of gunfighters, Indians, and downright evil men is intriguing and fast-paced. Even the protagonist has his greedy side and makes us look inward. Treatment of men of the cloth and the indigenous tribes of the desert show the dark side of man. A good read that makes one want more.
The story of gunfighters, Indians, and downright evil men is intriguing and fast-paced. Even the protagonist has his greedy side and makes us look inward. Treatment of men of the cloth and the indigenous tribes of the desert show the dark side of man. A good read that makes one want more.
April 14, 2018
I give it. A five star.
The book was written at a good pace. As a book prior to this one it was a repeat of an account to every person he met.
Trail of the Gunman
is good written that kept my interest
The book was written at a good pace. As a book prior to this one it was a repeat of an account to every person he met.
Trail of the Gunman
is good written that kept my interest
April 9, 2020
Good Wild West story
Good old wild west shoot’em up. Greed, guns, gunfights and fisticuffs, if you’re looking for that it’s here, great yarn well written and a simple plot all in all very good book. Huge fan of R Cameron Cook!
Good old wild west shoot’em up. Greed, guns, gunfights and fisticuffs, if you’re looking for that it’s here, great yarn well written and a simple plot all in all very good book. Huge fan of R Cameron Cook!
February 22, 2018
Solid book
Good character development and sets the scene well but not as fluid or captivating as Louis L'Amour. Worth reading when you have time
Good character development and sets the scene well but not as fluid or captivating as Louis L'Amour. Worth reading when you have time
March 2, 2018
Very good
I really enjoyed this book. Very good story and well written, lot of action but nothing overwhelming or unrealistic. Will read more of this author.
I really enjoyed this book. Very good story and well written, lot of action but nothing overwhelming or unrealistic. Will read more of this author.
March 8, 2018
Good read
Interesting story, not too long, and bad guy turns good, gets the girl as well as a reward at the end.
Interesting story, not too long, and bad guy turns good, gets the girl as well as a reward at the end.
April 25, 2018
Good read
Started slow but kept getting better.I enjoyed
the story line. Would read more of his books and recommend to others
Started slow but kept getting better.I enjoyed
the story line. Would read more of his books and recommend to others
April 28, 2018
Not one of my favorite stories.
Don't allow me to keep you from reading this book,it may be your favorite story. Dig in and read it for yourself.
Don't allow me to keep you from reading this book,it may be your favorite story. Dig in and read it for yourself.
May 22, 2018
Gunman's Search
This is a good Western with plenty of action and suspense. This is the first novel that I have read from this author.
This is a good Western with plenty of action and suspense. This is the first novel that I have read from this author.
August 6, 2018
Good book.
November 25, 2018
Outstanding!
This tale, to me, is a true classic. Absolutely a fine nostalgic story of the old west. It is well written and edited with an adventurous plot.
This tale, to me, is a true classic. Absolutely a fine nostalgic story of the old west. It is well written and edited with an adventurous plot.
December 5, 2018
Ok not great.
Ok not great. Started out good then got boring. I lost interest.
Had to move on to a CJ Petit book, Gus or Chance are both good.
Ok not great. Started out good then got boring. I lost interest.
Had to move on to a CJ Petit book, Gus or Chance are both good.
May 31, 2019
Trail of the Gunman
This was a good read that keeps the story line possible throughout. This is one of many stories of treasure hidden or buried in the west.
This was a good read that keeps the story line possible throughout. This is one of many stories of treasure hidden or buried in the west.
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