The Final Chapter of Chance McCall (The Austin-Stoner Files, Book 2) [Paperback]

Stephen Bly (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Editor Lynda Dawn Austin sees her chance to strike it big in the publishing world with a new novel based on a famous scuba diver's search for gold in the caves of Montana. As the novel prepares to go to press, however, the publisher discovers that the last two pages, which contain authentic treasure maps, are missing. Calling upon her erstwhile trail guide, Brady Stoner, Lynda sets out to track down the missing pages in a wild adventure that takes the pair from Jackson, Wyoming, to Yellowstone Park to Great Falls, Montana. Along the way, Austin and Stoner encounter a typical hodgepodge of Western rogues and villains. Bly (Stay Away from that City, LJ 2/1/96) deftly fashions a comic tale of human greed and human potential. Recommended for most libraries.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891079033
• ISBN-13: 978-0891079033
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #702,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

STEPHEN BLY has authored over 100 books, hundreds of articles and has over one million books in print. Recent novels released include: Cowboy For A Rainy Afternoon, Creede of Old Montana, and The Land Tamers (all hardback). Four of his novels were finalists and THE LONG TRAIL HOME won the 2002 Christy Award in westerns category for excellence in Christian fiction. His PAPERBACK WRITER has received strong national reviews (PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, July 14, 2003, et. al.) He speaks at colleges, schools, churches, seminars and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He has spoken on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus On The Family. He pastors Winchester Community Church in Winchester, Idaho. He also served as the town's mayor (1999-2007). He is an Active Member of the Western Writers of America.

He and his wife, Janet (who is also a writer) live at 4,000 ft. elevation in the mountains of north-central Idaho, in the pine trees next to Winchester Lake on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. The Blys have three sons: Russ, Mike & Aaron, three daughters-in-laws, Lois, Michelle & Rina Joye and three grandchildren, Zachary, Miranda, and Keaton.

Steve graduated summa cum laude with a degree in philosophy from Fresno State College. He has an M. Div. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More action, more romance ... and perfume, August 26, 1998

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[e-mail] (Bergen, Norway) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Final Chapter of Chance McCall (The Austin-Stoner Files, Book 2) (Paperback)

I think Stephen Bly is a great author. Unfortunately these books aren't available in my language yet, so I have to keep reading him in English. Comparing to anyone else? Zane Grey - but from another viewpoint. Being the second book in the "Austin-Stoner FILES" this book doesn't let you down, even though sequels tend to do just that. Both plot and story is good, and the conclusion is spiritually edifying. My advice to those that bought it: Keep on reading it: You'll enjoy it. And to those who hasn't: Buy it! You won't be disappointed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me laughing, July 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Final Chapter of Chance McCall (The Austin-Stoner Files, Book 2) (Paperback)

This book combined unique characters with a great story line to create a 5 star book. I'm an avid reader of christian fiction and few books have kept me as entertained as this one. I couldn't wait to find out what happened between Lynda and Brady after I read "The Lost Manuscript of Martin Taylor Harrison" and "The Final Chapter" didn't let me down. The characters are so hilarious and the banter between Brady and Lynda had me anxious to see if they would eventually end up together. I definitely recommend this to anyone who needs a laugh.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful series!!, March 21, 1998

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Donna Braymer "dcb" (Harrison, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Final Chapter of Chance McCall (The Austin-Stoner Files, Book 2) (Paperback)

Putting together a cowboy and a NYC Editor is so funny! I love the characters and the action keeps you on the edge of your seat! I think the dog is a plus too!!! Read all of them!