Intrigue at the Rafter B Ranch

Lewis & Clark Squad Adventures #1

by Stephen Bly

While discovering how to be a real team under the guidance of a new basketball coach, three friends investigate strange happenings in a prairie pasture and trust in the Lord to lead them

Genres: Christian Fiction

157 pages, Paperback

First published February 26, 1997

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

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I try to read all six of the "Lewis & Clark Squad" books every few years. This series about a youth 3-on-3 summer basketball team is so fun! I love Cody, Larry, Jeremiah and Feather - they are old friends with me. I will be forever a teenager with them!

*Feb. 2017 Reread*
Still as good as I remember. This is a well-written story about friendship, faith, and adventure. Cody Clark remains one of my favorite fictional protagonists, even if he is only 13 during these stories. I'm so happy to be reading these books again!

[Laurie D'ghent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad little book, for what it is, but it kind of drove me crazy that the main character had a running conversation with God. I've never met a 13-year-old that spiritually in tune.