Duane
Boehm is the author of the highly successful Gideon Johann western series,
running to 7 books now. He tells me the first of them, LAST STAND is his favourite, something I often find with authors.
It’s his favourite story and Duane likes it particularly because the
protagonist goes through the most change in it. Readers seem to agree as, the
last time I looked, it had a staggering 223 5 star reviews!
Gideon Johann had been long gone from Last Stand, Colorado,
seeming to have vanished after the Civil War.
Colorado
He's a man running from his
conscience, leaving both the girl he left behind and his best friend with a
chapter of their lives unresolved. But one day in the early 1880s, a stranger
is found shot and near death near Last Stand. The realization that this is
Gideon, back after 18 years, sets in motion old grudges, love, and a chance for
redemption.
The very grabby beginning of LAST
STAND, where a wounded man is found, reminded me of THE TALL STRANGER
(1957.)
Naturally the scenario of a mysterious stranger appearing in the home of
a settler family (man, wife, son) reminded me of SHANE.
But it’s also about someone returning home after many years to find
redemption, rather like the Gregory Peck character in THE GUNFIGHTER.
REVIEWS:
‘The
stories are a mix of adventure, surprises and human family interaction, very
well written.’
‘The
humor and excitement of a great western! Read straight through!’
‘A very
good author who keeps you in suspense.’
‘A really good story of redemption. Characters are great and it has the drama that you love in a good western.’
‘A really good story of redemption. Characters are great and it has the drama that you love in a good western.’
‘One of the best western adventures I have read. Plot was
very well thought out, action was realistic and plentiful without being over the
top. Just the right mix of romance as well, and I loved the way it ended.’
‘This is an AWESOME book. I couldn't wait to turn the pages…a passion-filled
love story that touched my heart. I CANNOT wait to read Duane Boehms' next book.’https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Gideon-Johann-Western-ebook/dp/B00K60LAH6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1483695179&sr=1-1&keywords=duane+boehm+last+stand
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