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West Texas Sunrise, Book 1 Determined to prove she can raise the best ranch horses in the West, strong-minded Lee Morgan agrees to pit her prize coal-black stallion, Slick, against a neighboring rancherís flashy bay steed in a race of endurance. As news of the match spreads, gamblers and gunslingers pour into the formerly sleepy 1870s town of Burnt Rock, Texas. They place their bets and create a surge of lawlessness that threatens to turn the town upside down. Although Marshall Ben Flood relies on his quick draw to keep the peace, he is in constant danger, and Lee wonders if sheís made a terrible mistake in entering the race. When a tragic death triggers suspicion of something sinister afoot, Lee takes matters into her own hands. And in the most thrilling ride of her life, she must summon every ounce of courage and faith she possesses to face down the evil that threatens her life, her ranch, and the man she loves.
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About the Author
Paul Bagdon, a lifelong horseman and former rodeo competitor, reflects his keen understanding of the horse/rider relationship in his writings. Twenty-four of his action-adventure novels have been published in the general market, and he is the author of 250 short stories and articles. Bagdon is currently an instructor for Writer's Digest School and lives in Rochester, New York.
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Product details
Series: West Texas Sunrise (Book 1)
Paperback: 191 pages
Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co (February 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 080075798X
ISBN-13: 978-0800757984
Product Dimensions:
5.5 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.4 out of 5 stars
231 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#1,187,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Lee Morgan, 39, is the owner of the 600 acre Busted Thumb Horse Farm in west Texas, not far from the town of Burnt Rock. This story takes place ten years after the War Between the States. In that day and age she was definitely a bit of an oddity. Women did not own ranches back then nor did they breed and train horses. Carlos, her ranch manager along with his wife Maria, have been with her for 11 years. They are also her family in Christ.Lee's Uncle Noah, who raised her from the age of 6, was the great, great grandson of Justin Morgan who invented the Morgen horse breed. Lee has 200 horses, 60 colts and fillies plus 13 stallions. She wants/needs horses that are fast, intelligent, very quick on their feet, got cow sense, endurance and heart. Hearing that the "Bronc Man" is in town for the July 4th celebrations Lee, along with Carlos, goes to watch him perform, riding an untrained stallion. Liking what they see, Lee hires Wade Stuart that same day, laying down the ground rules as she does:No whiskey or beer on her landNo lady visitorsNo gambling, cussing, or taking the Lord's name in vainHonesty a mustNo weapons allowed except when absolutely necessary.Lee shares with him about giving her life to the Lord and invites him to join her and some of the other ranch hands for prayer each evening. Wade declines that offer but agrees to her rules.In chapter 2 we are introduced to Marshall Ben Flood who is very skilled with his gun and Jonas Dwyer, an older, good friend of Lee's and owner of Dwyer Horses and Cattle, an 850 acre spread, 50 miles north of Burnt Rock. His wife, Margaret, is addicted to pain medications etc and also appears to have Alzheimers although no one knew what it was back then.Jonas comes down to Lee's to make a suggestion that they both show off their stock at the Harvest Days Festival as they both need a wider buying audience. He suggests that maybe they race their two best horses against each other in a long race. Lee asks for until the next morning to think about it as she is afraid of the gambling that might become involved. Next morning she lets Jonas know that she will do it. It will be her horse, Slick, against Jonas' horse, Pirate, on which ends up being a 20 mile run. Neither of them had any clue the trouble that would be coming due to this one decision.Lee decides that Wade is the best person to ride Slick on the day of the race so he starts working with him for 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. Sadly Jonas gets murdered. Who did it? Lee asks for the murder bit to be kept quiet. A gambler and a con man, Harley Botts, purchases Pirate from Margaret the day Jonas dies. He comes to see Lee who ends up sending him out of her house, not even really wanting him in there in the first place. After Harley's visit, Lee thinks back to the visit from Wade just after Jonas died and the words he said? What were they? You'll have to read the book to find out BUT Lee immediately fires Wade.With all the unrest in town from gamblers coming in and betting on the big race and knowing that Slick's life could also be in danger, Lee agrees for her man to be armed and a 24 hour watch put on Slick. Backing down from the race is not an option at this stage as it would cause a riot and more trouble than was already there. Wade heads to the town's bar where hatred and alcohol now control him.What happens to Slick? Who rides him in the race? Who wins the race?I really enjoyed reading this book. It is the first in a series of four BUT does have a satisfactory ending unlike some series. Of course, if I want to read more of Lee's interesting life then I am going to have to read the other three :)
There were parts that were interesting, but I feel like this book never actually came together. There were sections that were described in intimate detail. For example, great lengths were taken to create a mysterious character with a violent streak and an ax to grind. Then in an instant he is dismissed from the story and never mentioned again. I suppose the payoff will be in one of the subsequent novels.Then the race, which again is described in some detail up until a half mile from the finish. Then she hurries up the horse and it's over. All of the villains are conveniently dealt with between scenes in a neat tidy package that sucks the drama and tension right out of the story. It's like the author missed the lesson in school where we were taught about the climax of the story.Additionally, the potentially blossoming relationship between the Lee and Ben is hard to believe. None of their conversations or actions denote any particular affection, there is no flirting, no stolen glances, nothing. I've had more romantic interaction with the cable company's automated phone system ("RE PRE SEN TA TIVE"). But somehow we're supposed to believe they're both fallen in love with each other (although neither has mentioned to the other).The concept is good and the writing is decent, it just felt unfinished and I don't expect to read the sequel.
This book is a page turner. heartwarming, twist, turns. good guys, bad guys...a Christian western with guns and prayer meetings. Lady horse rancher carves herself a niche in rough country, in a hard land, with harder men in it. A bronc buster with an unknown past enters the scene and is a natural with breaking and training horses..but he seems strange to her. The lady needs to sell some horses. She is crossbreeding Morgans to get the perfect western endurance horse. She and another rancher...and old friend of her uncle, who left her the ranch, decide to have a horse race between their best stallions, at the town's upcoming festival days. The Marshal of the town is a good friend and a Christian man who worries about what kind of thieves and gamblers the horse race will bring to his town. The word is out to the army posts and all ranchers within a 100 miles...then hell comes to the area and the town, with a back shooting murder mystery and underhanded deals are afoot...they all strap on their guns for good and evil...once a traitor is found among them.The town is almost overrun with crooks and gunslingers...the horse race will decide it all. The feared lightning strikes as the race is on.
Stallions at Burnt Rock captures a interesting mix of believable characters, set in the stark elements of western terrain. A compelling mix of action and drama makes this a fun, fast paced read. Centered around a much anticipated horse race which adds tension, author Paul Bagdon demonstrates a keen understanding of horses which is somewhat rare in today's population. Attracted to this book initially by its cover, which is admittedly excellent, the substance of the story rewarded this reader with a good jackpot. Clean morals, an eye to the Creator and a well woven yarn. Will try another of his soon.
Lee Morgan was a lady working a man's job in a man's world. Raising horses on a Texas ranch was hard enough, but at the end of the War Between the States, ex-soldiers roaming the land made it more dangerous. She and fellow horse rancher Jonas Dwyer decide to drum up buyers for their animals by staging a race. Their plan drums up a lot more than just horse buyers. Marshall Ben Flood has his hands full. This race will change all their lives.If you like westerns you'll enjoy this story. If you know horses, you'll enjoy it. Love a western with accurate horse-sense in it! But the relationships between the characters just doesn't spark a lot of emotion, except between Lee and her ranch foreman, Carlos. The genuine friendship and respect between them comes through beautifully.
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