O. T. Skinner and his family have no intention of staying more than a day in the gold rush town of Goldfield, Nevada. But next to their tent is a starving family with a drunken father, and nearby an old woman insists she's sitting atop a gold mine and won't let anyone near her. And the Skinners are in the middle of a deadly feud -- after being there one day! So many in need of a helping hand and someone to share the riches of Christ, but everyone there would rather seek a quick fortune than a lasting treasure. This simple family with their simple faith is about to make a bigger difference than all the gold in Goldfield.
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In 1905, the Skinners are traveling to California to live near O.T. Skinner's brother when they decide to pass through Goldfield, NV, the last gold-rush boomtown to spring up. O.T. and his wife, Dola, don't plan to stay; they want to build a good life for their four children elsewhere. However, circumstances and their belief that God leads them end up keeping them in Goldfield, where they quickly shut down a water monopoly, befriend both sides of a feud, and help another poor family get back on its feet. Bly (Proud Quail of the San Joaquin) provides a rip-roaring Western in the tradition of Louis L'Amour, filled with humorous characters and an abiding appreciation for the Lord's mysterious ways.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book,
By T. Suzanne Eller (Beautiful Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fool's Gold (The Skinners of Goldfield, Book 1) (Paperback)
Simple, sweet story of a family who finds themselves stuck in a city bent on finding gold, no matter the cost. From characters who spout Shakespeare to bad guys bent on revenge, this is a fun ride. Underlying message of faith is not preachy, but shows that a man of faith can impact others, even a city, if he lives what he believes.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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The Skinner Family lives and proves God's real love!,
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This review is from: Fool's Gold (The Skinners of Goldfield, Book 1) (Paperback)
Circa 1905, O.T. Skinner takes his wife and 4 children on a move to Dinuba, CA where he has family and a grape farm waiting. The trip is hard, and he passes through the dusty, gambling, carousing gold rush town of Goldfield, Nevada. He plans to stay just long enough to rest his family and his mules and head right out, but water is a precious commodity and he discovers an heroic way to become the talk of the town. In the meantime, he meets two different sets of rowdy gang members, or so they seem. In addition, he pitches his tent right beside a drunken father with a starving family. The Godliness and goodness of the Skinner family is indescribable and so refreshing. Stephen Bly has me ready for book 2.
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I love this series,
By Judy (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fool's Gold (The Skinners of Goldfield, Book 1) (Paperback)
These books are written very well. I have read this series over again several times. For me, the characters seem to teach that though life has many inherent hardships, if you make wise Biblical choices, God will be on your side and help you through. For that reason, these books are great at encouraging the reader.
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