Publisher: Solstice Publishing www.solsticepublishing.com Wyoming Territory, 1886. Ethan Darny and his young cousin Ben Tyler are eking out a marginal existence as ranch hands when they find themselves involved in a violent bank hold-up. The robbery goes very wrong and two of the casualties are the town sheriff and deputy. Wounded and frightened, Ethan, Ben and Will Sully start off for the lawless town of Corryville to escape capture and to formulate a plan for their unsure futures. But their flight is marred by more violence. Struggling with conscience and once again unnerved by sudden misfortune, they arrive in Corryville seeking medical attention, shelter and sustenance. They soon find themselves drawn into the deceitful, dangerous world of vicious saloon owner Mike Kenney, who plans his own criminal agenda for them. Moses White and Wade Loveless, two of the toughest and most determined U.S. Marshals, pursue them across the Wyoming territory and are nearing Corryville. They’re accompanied by Deputy Jim Cade, who left his wife and young daughter to catch the men who killed his friends. When he meets up with the outlaws, he may blur the fine line between justice and vengeance… Corryville is about to suffer a great deal of bloodshed as the showdown draws inexorably closer.
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Brian Dobbins has had a wide variety of experiences, from stock boy to bartender, artist and writer to videographer, graphic designer to bouncer to salesman to factory worker to food and beverage manager to... so on. He attempts to draw on this varied background to spin tales of strong characters in unusual situations. He has written everything from comic books to magazine articles to short stories to novels. He currently has two novels out: Jasmine's Tale: Darkness and Light (witchcraft/detective) and Corryville (western).
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By John C. Zak
Format:Kindle Edition
In Corryville, writer, Brian Dobbins, creates a believable world in which all of his characters must endure a hardscrabble existence in a remote part of the Wyoming Territory...no railroad, no telegraph, and no law. In this story, we are not presented with good guys in white hats and bad ones in black hats, but rather, we enter the minds and lives of people who must make crucial decisions that affect not only their own lives but, more importantly, the lives of friends, neighbors, and those they love. Every character must face decisions that could lead to self interest or nobility. I took this into account when narrating this audio book, and strove to integrate these contrasting elements into the portrayal of the characters.
Though set in a long ago era, Corryville, in my view, takes a clear-eyed view of the culture of violence and its sometimes unintended consequences. Parallels may be drawn with issues we face today, as some individuals continue to demand their own brand of justice at the end of a gun barrel.
Final chapters filled me with an aching poignancy, as characters revealed their humanity and, in some instances, fatal flaws. Ethan's letter in the final chapter, still has the ability to haunt, with its tinges of regret and hope; not unlike the ways in which most of us experience the events of our lives.
Though set in a long ago era, Corryville, in my view, takes a clear-eyed view of the culture of violence and its sometimes unintended consequences. Parallels may be drawn with issues we face today, as some individuals continue to demand their own brand of justice at the end of a gun barrel.
Final chapters filled me with an aching poignancy, as characters revealed their humanity and, in some instances, fatal flaws. Ethan's letter in the final chapter, still has the ability to haunt, with its tinges of regret and hope; not unlike the ways in which most of us experience the events of our lives.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Corryville really surprised me. I'm not usually a fan of westerns, but this one brought me into the story right out of the gate. The character development is amazing and I truly felt I knew each one of them. The flow of the story, the pacing, and the tale are fantastic. I'm looking forward to more to read from Mr. Dobbins as I've yet to be disappointed in any of his tales.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Nik Morton
Format:Paperback
This story begins like so many other westerns, with a bunch of outlaws shooting up the town and killing the lawman. But don't be fooled - this is no formulaic western. Not all of these desperate men are born killers, it's just the way things panned out.
Now, they're on the run - and headed for Corryville, a town without any law.
Ethan has no choice but to run with the fugitives. He hasn't killed - that is, until he gets to Miller's Station... He's tough and strong but now he feels cast adrift without a moral compass. Despite finding himself on the wrong side of the law, Ethan can't help standing up for what is right - whether that's town bullies or slick conmen, of which Corryville has plenty.
Brian Dobbins has created characters the reader cares about - Ethan and Ben, the unpleasant saloon owner Mike Kenney, the widowed Nora Brown, and Moses White and Wade Loveless. Nothing is black and white; life isn't like that and this page-turning story reflects that. This is a satisfying novel with a bittersweet ending.
(Disclosure: As editor in chief, I acquired this book for Solstice, so I obviously liked the original ms a lot)
Now, they're on the run - and headed for Corryville, a town without any law.
Ethan has no choice but to run with the fugitives. He hasn't killed - that is, until he gets to Miller's Station... He's tough and strong but now he feels cast adrift without a moral compass. Despite finding himself on the wrong side of the law, Ethan can't help standing up for what is right - whether that's town bullies or slick conmen, of which Corryville has plenty.
Brian Dobbins has created characters the reader cares about - Ethan and Ben, the unpleasant saloon owner Mike Kenney, the widowed Nora Brown, and Moses White and Wade Loveless. Nothing is black and white; life isn't like that and this page-turning story reflects that. This is a satisfying novel with a bittersweet ending.
(Disclosure: As editor in chief, I acquired this book for Solstice, so I obviously liked the original ms a lot)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I am a horror or mystery reader. I have never and I repeat never read a western so this was my first and I really enjoyed it. I hated for it to end. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jonell sigmon
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'd never read a western before...
...and I really, really enjoyed this book. I was pleasantly surprised that the characters were well developed, and the plot kept me interested. Read more
Published 9 months ago by cmcc1271
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very fun read!
Corryville is a very easy and fun read. The plot is fast paced, and there is a good blend of dry humor sprinkled throughout. Read more
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