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Gone To Texas: A Western Adventure Novel (The Stirling Family Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

by C. Wayne Winkle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The first Western adventure in a brand new series!

Elias Stirling reads an article in a St. Louis newspaper that stirs his barely-contained desire to get away from the grist mill in Buffalo Lick, MO, where he has labored for years. The article tells him about free land available for settlers in the new Republic of Texas. His thoughts of building a cattle ranch in Texas consume him.

Eventually, he convinces his two sons and their families to make the move with him. Several of his neighbors decide they want a change, too, but they have no idea of the difficulties moving from Missouri to Texas will bring.

In addition to the stresses of travel, Elias and the rest will deal with issues they bring with them—issues that many families have to handle from time to time, but which make their trip all the more challenging.

After a grueling two months on the trail, they get to the Guadalupe River north of San Antonio, Texas. But is the end of their trials or only the beginning?
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    The Stirling Family Saga
  2. Print length
    112 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    December 17, 2023
  6. File size
    1974 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CQKKWMSZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DS Productions (December 17, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1974 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 ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
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C. Wayne Winkle

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C. Wayne Winkle is a retired psychologist who grew up watching the great western heroes on television. Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Lash LaRue, and the Lone Ranger were on every Saturday morning. And, of course, Louis L’Amour is still one of his favorite authors. More recently, he has become very interested in mysteries and thrillers. Winkle has been married to the same wonderful woman for 46 years. They have six of the best grandkids anyone could possibly want. His faith in Jesus Christ is a mainstay in his foundation of life. Winkle lives in western Arkansas, “the eyebrow of Indian Territory.”

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4.4 out of 5 stars
3,121 global ratings

Customers say

Customers say the storyline is good with good characters and a lot of action and suspense. They also describe the plot as engaging with hard ships for brave settlers. Readers also praise the writing quality as very well written and engaging with a true-life setting well described.

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24 customers mention "Storyline"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline good, worth reading, and interesting. They also mention that the book has lots of mysteries solved, drama, and action packed scenes.

"This was a wonderful story and I loved it! Definitely a must read, for excitement galore throughout this book and series!..." Read more

"If you like reading about settlers and such this is a pretty good book. Looking forward to reading the next one." Read more

"This is a good story and author. It's worth reading this book. The author is awesome in describing the adventure throughout the story. Enjoy. 🌻..." Read more

"It really keeps your interest throughout the book. So many problems but sticking together managed them all. I really enjoyed this book." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book very well written, with excellent detail and description of the trip. They also appreciate the nice flow of the story.

"...It's worth reading this book. The author is awesome in describing the adventure throughout the story. Enjoy. 🌻..." Read more

"Home to Texas is an engaging story with a true-life setting well described...." Read more

"This is well written and hopefully more to follow in series! This author sure can write a westernNovel...." Read more

"This first book was well written and moved along with good speed that built expectations for anyone who enjoy a western story." Read more

5 customers mention "Plot"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot of the book has lots of action and suspense, along with many hard ships for the brave settlers. They also say the book is well written and keeps them interested all the way through.

"...So much action and lots of mysteries solved, lots of drama and lots of action packed scenes!..." Read more

"...I hope they prove up later in the story. Plenty of adventures on the way. Glad Albert proves to be a friend so far...." Read more

"This was a very good Book, that really enjoyed reading. Lot of action and suspense, along wth many hard ships for those brave Settlers...." Read more

"Wonderful book, full of suspense. I was caught in the struggle all the way to Texas. This is a series you will enjoy." Read more

4 customers mention "Characters"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book good.

"Enjoyed the building of the characters. Will look forward to their new adventures. Would recommend to other readers for enjoyment." Read more

"This was a good read with interesting characters and good storyline. Would recommend this book and all others written by this author." Read more

"Good story. Some good characters . I love history and especially Texas History. Those who read Westerns with history will enjoy." Read more

"Enjoyed the book, I like the characters in the book, would like to read the next book 2,can't wait to read book two-year?" Read more

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Barbara M. Alfano
5.0 out of 5 stars Gone To Texas: A Western Adventure Novel (The Stirling Family Saga Book 1)
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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This was a wonderful story and I loved it! Definitely a must read, for excitement galore throughout this book and series! So much action and lots of mysteries solved, lots of drama and lots of action packed scenes! So don't miss this one, but you don't have to believe me, just read and enjoy!🌬📚🤠🐝🎶
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fan of jet
4.0 out of 5 stars Good clean reading
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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If you like reading about settlers and such this is a pretty good book. Looking forward to reading the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Adventure story, great author
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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This is a good story and author. It's worth reading this book. The author is awesome in describing the adventure throughout the story. Enjoy. 🌻
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Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to start the series!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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A Grist Mill owner wants to stop working his grandfather’s and father’s dream of doing back breaking work as a Milner. Don’t blame him. He reads an article in a newspaper about free land given to settlers to help build Texas. Love Elias the father and his new wife, Abigail—need to know the sons better. Wives in this story are a little on the weak and snotty side. I hope they prove up later in the story. Plenty of adventures on the way. Glad Albert proves to be a friend so far. Hope some of these family members buck up and become strong pioneers.
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Big Jim, Log Hauler
3.0 out of 5 stars Gone To Texas
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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C.W.W. didn't put much imagination or effort into the writing of this story. Repetitive events provided a roadmap of what was to come, or how it would turn out.
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txwildflower
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
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I enjoyed this book, but I think the author has skimped on details that I would like to know about. I also was wondering why I heard nothing about religion. These were God fearing people. Their faith and belief were sometimes all that kept them going. I will definitely read the next one.
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RigginsRider
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story line
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Enjoyed the building of the characters. Will look forward to their new adventures. Would recommend to other readers for enjoyment.
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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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It really keeps your interest throughout the book. So many problems but sticking together managed them all. I really enjoyed this book.
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