A Hard Kept Secret: Contemporary Western Adventure [Paperback]

R. Stephen Bloch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2003

Ross Brandon's heroes have always been cowboys. Even after years as a successful Washington, D.C. attorney, Ross has never lost a deep-seated longing to be in the great outdoors, riding his trusty steed across the frontier. When a friend suggests they spend their vacation following the trail of one of L'Amour's better-known characters, Sackett, Ross agrees immediately. Their plan is to find and visit as many of the places mentioned in the novel as possible, although they would do it astride motorcycles rather than horses. Their pilgrimage starts out deceptively simply, but they soon encounter far more than they bargained for, and end up in a deadly struggle for their lives against vicious modern-day outlaws. This then is a story of discovery, drama, danger, and adventure — all the while paying homage to Louis L'Amour.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A very well written novel that truly captures the imagination...in the footsteps of the great Louis L'Amour. -- J.J. Harned, QMC(SS) USN--ret., , Nov. 4, 2002

The descriptive word pictures "put you in the saddle, and by the campfire as he tells the tale." -- Hugh Bishop, Feb. 4, 2003

[Bloch is] a natural storyteller ... this is the sort of enjoyable writing that appeals. -- Roger Loving, Oct. 17, 2003

About the Author

R. Stephen Bloch

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: SBI Press (September 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972757449
• ISBN-13: 978-0972757447
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)