The Feather Gang [Paperback]

Jon Hovis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2009

The Feather Gang is an intriguing story about a gang of outlaws, criminal by choice but driven by circumstance. They are pursued by U.S. Deputy Marshal Jake Silver, who is intelligent and cunning through years of experience. The gang will soon determine if their wits will endure to pull off one last big bank heist, and the Marshal will be put to the test to see if he can stay ahead of the gang's ingenious plan.

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About the Author

Jon Hovis grew up in Maryland but now lives in New Mexico. He enjoys hiking and exploring all over the American Southwest with its diversity in people, culture, and landscape, gaining inspiration for his characters and stories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 99 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (February 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0741451883
• ISBN-13: 978-0741451880
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,531,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jon Hovis is a writer of Western fiction and an associate member of the Western Writers of America, an organization which promotes the literature and authors of the American West. Jon has written two self-published books, The Feather Gang, and The Preacher, both featuring his protagonist Deputy U.S. Marshal Jake Silver. The Feather Gang is written as a traditional western story while The Preacher includes many historical facts although still a work of fiction. His third book, Silverton Gold, is newly released through Casa de Snapdragon Publishing, and features a Pinkerton Detective tracking down stolen gold and outlaws in the high country of western Colorado while showcasing the rich history of the area and mining life of the 1890's.

Born and raised in Maryland, Jon grew up reading many genres of books including Westerns such as Louis L'Amour, and enjoying Western movies with stars such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Moving to New Mexico as a young man, he now finds himself living in the west that he used to read about. Jon writes with a passion for the history and diversity of the Old West which is reflected in his books and personal life. Residing in the Southwest gives him inspiration for his stories with its diverse culture; from ancient Indian and pueblo societies, to the Spanish and Anglo influences, and a vast range of landscapes from the Rocky Mountains to the high deserts and wild river canyons.

Jon continues to live in New Mexico with his wife and daughter where he has worked in the semi-conductor industry, delivered mail for the postal service, and as a car salesman. Also a musician, he has played trumpet since his school days and now plays weekly in church and also sings in the choir. His many passions include hiking all over the American Southwest, exploring remote canyons, mineshafts, ghost towns and Indian ruins, caving and canoeing, and old steam trains. He still tries to find time to read and watch movies.

Jon Hovis grew up in Maryland but now lives in New Mexico. He enjoys hiking and exploring all over the American Southwest with its diversity in people, culture, and landscape, gaining inspiration for his characters and stories.
Jon is also a member of the Western Writers of America.


Please visit his website www.jonhovis.com or www.authornation.com/jhovis to learn more.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming story that will please Old West fiction fans, June 11, 2009

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Not every criminal is a foul human being. "The Feather Gang" is a novel set in the American Old West following the Feather Gang as they evade U.S. Marshal Jake Silver, who is hot on their trail trying to bring them to justice. An old fashioned story of the honorable bandits and the equally honorable law, "The Feather Gang" is a charming story that will please Old West fiction fans.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love good westerns, October 26, 2010

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"The Feather Gang" is a well-crafted and intelligent short novel. Finding new and interesting western novels has become increasingly difficult. I read this in one sitting on my kindle. I intend to read more of Jon Hovis.