Bound for Texas

by Gwyn Ramsey

When James Anderson washes up on a river bank out in the middle of nowhere, two down-on-your-luck drifters face a dilemma. Do they leave him or take the responsibility of hauling the boy with them on their way to Texas?
The ride south from the Kasas Territory with the two would-be cowboys is a journey James will never forget. Do these men mean him harm? Where will he live and what is expected of him?
His only thoughts are to be reunited with his family whose covered wagon is headed to California. If James earns enough money to buy his own horse, can he find them? Or is he doomed to be saddled with these two quarrelsome cowboys for a lifetime? This one challenging adventure that will change his life forever

313 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Gwyn Ramsey is the author of Journey to Tracers Point, a historical family saga. The story captures the allure of wagon travel during the 1849 gold rush. Alexander Andersons desire for adventure leads his family on a dangerous trek in search of gold. Carolina Andersons only concern is for her familys survival and struggle against all odds of completing the journey. Together they face the challenges of everyday living on the Oregon Trail and the disasters that befall them.

Gwyn Ramseys second book will be released the summer of 2009, entitled Winds of Change (1853). Sarah Anderson, known in the Arapaho village as Vision Seeker, pursues the life of a captured white woman, her love for her Indian son and husband, and her transition back into the white world after being rescued by the Army from Fort Laramie.

Keep watch for the release date of Winds of Change. Find out more about these wonderful stories on Gwyns blog at http://gwynramsey.blogspot.com or check out her author website at www.trebleheartbooks.com.

Thank you for taking the time to read about the author.

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Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just completed this book that I won in the First Reads giveaway. This was a very fast, enjoyable read. It is a historical fictional account about settlers in the 1800’s in Kansas and Texas. I really got hooked once I got a few chapters into this book. I enjoyed the descriptions of life on the cattle drives and life on the prairie.

The characters in this book were interesting and diverse. The author did a good job of developing their different personalities. The book has a nice mix of action, adventure and even humor in spots. I even got teary eyed in a couple of parts. The writing was simplistic which I found as a relief. Ramsey is a good storyteller. Sometimes you just want to read a good story without trying to figure out hidden meanings and plots. I also appreciated the fact that there was not an over-abundance of fowl language that you find in so many novels today. What language there was fit the personality of the character and the plot of the story, so it was fine.

This was the third book in a series. I have not read the first two, but it didn’t hurt the telling of this tale, because there was plenty of description for it to be a stand alone novel. I look forward to reading the first two books and any future ones. I think anyone who likes westerns and historical fiction would enjoy this book.

[Sherlynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all three books in this series. This one is my favorite.
I really appreciate how Ramsey connects all the dots and the characters
resurface. I had never read "Westerns" before this series, but now I am
a fan. You almost feel "dusty" when these characters finally settle. It is a rich read about the heros and heroines who braved so much to develop this country. Can't wait for the next one.

[Kathy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you, First Reads, for choosing me to win a copy of Bound for Texas.
This is a good story and it's easy to become attached to James, the main character. The poor editing was distracting.

[Cheryl]

Interesting concept with a Texas setting. main character: young boy rescued from river