Kendrick [Hardcover]

A. H. Holt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2004

Wayne Kendrick is suspicious. His best friend, Jim Carson, has suddenly disappeared, and Jim's claim has been taken over by The Blake Mining Company, which claims the land was abandoned.

When Wayne meets with Jim's family, he finds the reason for his friend's sudden disappearance: he has been kidnapped! Reading a ransom note that Jim's family has discovered, Wayne promises he'll bring Jim home safely, aware even as he makes the oath that if his friend isn't dead already, he will be once the ransom has been paid.

Wayne reasons that The Blake Mining Company has a part in Jim's disappearance and decides to spy on them. Disguising himself as a miner and buying space on Jim's land, he sets up his camp and begins his investigation. When Wayne befriends Davis, an abandoned African-American boy, he is led to a secret mine hidden within a mountain. Inside the mine, he is shocked to discover chained slaves forced to work the mine for their kidnappers.

Risking both slavery and death, Wayne Kendrick faces off against the slavers to save both his friend's life and the lives of the other slaves.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Holt weaves the language of the West into a literary tapestry of adventure, suspense and humanity. A story well told. -- Michael N. (Cowboy Mike) Searles, contributor to The Black Cowboys of Texas, October 2003

"Holt's KENDRICK is an action-packed, conventional Western that moves along nicely and builds suspense." -- Elmer Kelton, author of Good Old Boys and Rangers Trail. August 2003

Holt's KENDRICK is a fast-paced read with admirable intensity and Gatling gun action that pushes beyond a traditional Western." -- Roland Cheek, author of Lincoln County Crucible

Holt's KENDRICK is one-of-a-kind. Her likeable characters and exciting plot add up to an enjoyable read. -- Marsha Ward, author of The Man From Shenandoah and Raton

From the Inside Flap

Wayne Kendrick is suspicious. His best friend, Jim Cason, has suddenly disappeard, and Jim's claim has been taken over by the Blake Mining Company, which claims the land was abandoned. Disguising himself as a miner Kendrick sets up camp. He befriends William Tell Davis, an abandoned African-American teenager. Will leads him to a hidden mine where chained men are forced to dig gold for their kidnappers. Kendrick and Will face off against the kidnappers to save Jim and rescue the other miners from a fiery death.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Avalon (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803496508
• ISBN-13: 978-0803496507
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,463,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fans of Louis Lamour or Gunsmoke will enjoy this., May 27, 2004

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This review is from: Kendrick (Hardcover)

Journey back to a simpler time, in Kendrick, the latest book from the author of Silver Creek. The wild west may seem an unlikely place for intrigue, but nonetheless, Wayne Kendrick knows something is wrong when his good friend's mine is appropriated by a major company and the friend vanishes. He has a feeling the two events sare related, but has no idea how awful the truth might be. His investigation will lead him to find new friends and ugly facts before it's all over and done.

***** Fans of Louis Lamour or Gunsmoke will truly enjoy this compact novel of honor and friendship. *****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews.