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Moe Hankins Kindle Edition

by R. O. Lane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Young Moe Hankins surrenders with his unit at Appomattox Court House and heads west because he hears they've found gold at Confederate Gulch in Montana. He and a half-breed Bannock Indian work for two years at a mining claim. Robbers take his gold and kill his partner. He recovers from the gunshot and spends months trying to track down the killers. Working as U.S. Marshal he find two miners and one begs him with his last gasp of breath to tell his wife he was sorry. Moe spends years looking for the woman and finally finds her, but she's soured on men. It's a thrilling ride from the pen of R.O. Lane.
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    November 23, 2023
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. File size
    2939 KB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CNXB29M5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BZBetsy LLC (November 23, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 23, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2939 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
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R. O. Lane

R. O. Lane

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R. O. Lane discovered westerns in high school when he read Shane by Jack Schaefer. He so enjoyed the book, he read every work by Schaefer. He's loved hundreds of western authors, his favorites, besides Schaefer, being Louis L'Amour, Gordon D. Shirreffs, Elmore Leonard and Matt Braun.

From his base in Tucson, Arizona, R. O. has traveled all over the western states. He's lived in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Although never having lived in Texas, he has traveled the state extensively and loves its history as is evident from a number of the westerns he's written. He continues to write every day for his own pleasure and that of his readers.

R. O. has B. A. in English and an M. A. in communications research. He worked as a writer and editor for three daily newspapers and has written dozens of speeches for senior officers of three Fortune 500 corporations.

He was recently quoted in an interview as saying, "Writing has been my life, and now I'm writing the westerns that were my first love. Nobody can fully understand how tough life was in the West, or the courage it took to settle a new land with all its challenges. Those who were equal to the task were heroes and heroines, and their lives are worth remembering. I'm a romantic at heart, and I don't apologize for it. It's evident in every book I write. If you don't want romance in your westerns, well ... I hate to say it, you should probably look elsewhere."

He's also written two love stories, including the novel Air Force Brats, A Love Story and Wishin' and Waitin', a novella.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4,452 global ratings

Customers say

Customers say the characters are well-developed and the story has lots of heart. They also appreciate the author's ability to make the characters seem real. Customers describe the storyline as great, with lots of action and a happy ending. They mention the book is well-researched and has a fine sense of the challenges of surviving in this part of American history.

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107 customers mention "Stories"107 positive0 negative

Customers find the stories in the book enjoyable, thoughtful, and great reading. They also mention that the woman is very capable and feisty.

"...is a great storyteller, writes action-packed, fast-paced, clean, spellbinding tales with a touch of romance that are well-written and developed, yet..." Read more

"Enjoyed the story and glad to imagine such a beautiful time period in America.Hope you like it too.Clean and very fast paced." Read more

"...That's easy to answer. It wasn't long enough. Mr Lane is a very good writer and this isn't the first book of his that I've read...." Read more

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56 customers mention "Storyline and plot"56 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline full of action, twists, and turns. They also say the love story is done very well. Readers mention that the book has danger, adventure, terror, good guys, and a sweet man.

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27 customers mention "Characterization"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book well-developed. They also recommend it to those who love well-written stories in this genre.

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"...The characters are fully developed and the pace is a page turner. Plus, the source of the final comments in an epilogue surprises the reader." Read more

"...Great characters as always. The unfortunate part is I have to wait for another story.Thank you for sharing this story." Read more

"...Above all the The Characters Seem almost real." Read more

20 customers mention "Realism"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written, down-to-earth, and realistic. They also appreciate the author's ability to make the characters seem real.

"This story gets 5 stars because it is so well written about a typical youngster and his life after returning from the Civil War...." Read more

"...You are amazing writer each book is different not like some where it is same old same old plot just a few changes...." Read more

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Customers find the book has lots of heart, and the stories leave them feeling blessed and happy. They also appreciate the details and warm human interaction, which draw them in so it's hard to stop reading.

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"Lots of action, kindness, love joy, happiness, suspense, and several twist. I'd like this book, thank you, Mr. Lane. N" Read more

"...it’s the same basic story every time, the details and warm human interaction draws the reader so that it’s hard to stop reading...." Read more

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Customers find the book very well researched, with the best insights into life. They also say the author is sweet, giving, but smart and firm. Readers also mention the books are well-written and developed, with a fine sense of the challenges of surviving in this part of American history.

"...spellbinding tales with a touch of romance that are well-written and developed, yet he keeps them fairly short...." Read more

"...I really enjoy Mr. Lane's Westerns. They are very well researched, action packed, cerebral, with a little romance...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the virtuous, high moral standing, and unselfish characters in the book.

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"...enjoyed this adventure that includes the integrity and unselfishness of these wonderful folks. I want to hear more of this family." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and mention it has action all the way through. They also say it's a fast moving good yarn that keeps them wanting to keep reading.

"...I like everything about the story. It’s a fast read that has action all the way through. Kudos to R.O. Lane for such an enjoyable read." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

Tom McGee
5.0 out of 5 stars A Spellbinding Western Tale that Grabs the Reader & Does Not Let Go Until the Satisfying End!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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R O Lane is my favorite author. He is a great storyteller, writes action-packed, fast-paced, clean, spellbinding tales with a touch of romance that are well-written and developed, yet he keeps them fairly short. He really knows how to grab the reader at the onset, take him/her on a ride, and not let go until the last page.

Moe Hankins is a perfect example of his intriguing storyline. The story begins when this 20-year-old protagonist and his fellow confederate soldiers surrender and he heads off to Montana to look for gold.

Moe teams up with a half-breed Indian and they hit the jackpot finding enough gold to make them rich for life; however, a group of men killed his partner and stole his gold.

The leader of the robbers kills his companions and heads out to parts unknown. Moe attempted to hunt down the killers but did not know where to look. He becomes a U. S. Marshall and is on the trail when he hears rifle shots. Heading in that direction he finds 2 gold minors on the ground. One is dead and the other is dying when he begs Moe to find his wife and tell her he was sorry for leaving her.

As luck would have it, he goes to his first opera and low and behold he spots one of the killers sitting with a woman and arrests the robber and reclaims his fortune. He decides not to arrest the woman who turned out to be the robber’s wife. She closed her account at a bank taking $40,000 of his money that her husband had stolen.

Heading out to find the dead man’s wife and tell her what happens, Moe settles in a town and discovers the local gunsmith was the dead man’s widow. They develop a friendship that becomes more.

This was a satisfying tale that I recommend to those who love well-developed characters and storylines in this genre that are suited for readers of all ages and is very intertwining.

Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read and lovely
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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Enjoyed the story and glad to imagine such a beautiful time period in America.Hope you like it too.
Clean and very fast paced.
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Papps
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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If it was a very good read, what is you only give it four stars?
That's easy to answer. It wasn't long enough. Mr Lane is a very good writer and this isn't the first book of his that I've read. It won't be the last book that I have read either.
I won't give away any secrets, and there'll be no hints either. I will tell you that the book has danger, adventure, terror, good guys doing good things, and bad guys doing bad things. Oh and I forgot to say, there is a little romance. It's none of that torn bodice, deep breathing, or sweat and yells of joy that you find in other books.
The good guy does get the girl and they live happily ever after, but getting there leaves enough scars to keep a few doctors in business.
This is just good old cowboy writing.
I recommend this book.
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Wap
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
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I enjoyed the story very much. Lots of action and lots of heart. It did seem like the main character was too strong or too lucky, but if not, the book would have been much briefer. It was very engaging.
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Chevyboy
5.0 out of 5 stars Moe Hankins, a unique western adventure
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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This story gets 5 stars because it is so well written about a typical youngster and his life after returning from the Civil War. The characters are fully developed and the pace is a page turner. Plus, the source of the final comments in an epilogue surprises the reader.
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Carp
5.0 out of 5 stars RO Lane is a natural talent.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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Love this story and the characters in it. Some sadness, some justice, some fun, loyal friends and generosity. I really enjoyed this story a lot. I've read over 200 books in the last four years and not too many have given me the feeling of satisfaction like this one. Thank you R.O. Lane
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Neal
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
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Lots of action, kindness, love joy, happiness, suspense, and several twist. I'd like this book, thank you, Mr. Lane. N
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4.0 out of 5 stars another entertaining story from R O Lane I enjoy
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
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I enjoyed reading a story where a good moral person despite difficult circumstances persists forging ahead bringing other good people with him. Willing to learn new things making himself a better man. This story was all of that and also had adventures and bravery!
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The Good Read
5.0 out of 5 stars The Good Read
Reviewed in Spain on June 23, 2024
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The author has the ability to deliver a good western that's an easy read and contains everything you need to make it a very enjoyable read I have never been disappointed with his books.
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N Dancer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Western
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2024
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This is a great story covering g the best civil war the gold fields and law in the West well worth the read
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Staple1410
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on March 22, 2024
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I really liked this book an interesting story of a man who tries to help other people and is rewarded himself.
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Phil
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2024
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R.O. lane has again provided us with a good yarn .
A nice easy read with lots of adventures for his characters.
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John Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars First class western!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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Story rattled along, at a pace maintained throughout the book. Quite a cast of characters introduced (and removed!) in the narrative. Moe quite a well drawn personality who was quite believable, especially as he was wounded so often. Thoroughly enjoyed my first read of a publication by Mr Lane but will not be the last.
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