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Addison True: Volume 1 Kindle Edition

by Craig Savoye (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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[Addison True is ONE BOOK divided into TWO VOLUMES due to its length. It is NOT a single volume plus a sequel. Please see reviews for Volume 2 that reflect the opinions of those who had read the whole book.]
Addison True is an old school, rollicking western adventure ride--a sweeping, epic American saga. The historical novel follows the title character, a quintessential American hero, from Addy’s arrival in Gold Rush San Francisco in 1849, age 18, to guiding a winter-trapped wagon train down the back side of the Sierra, pioneering a stagecoach route through Apache territory, getting caught in the 1855 Plains war, serving as sheriff of Leavenworth during “bloody Kansas” days, Pony Express station keeper in Nebraska territory, to the Civil War, where he is a scout-turned-spy for Grant at Vicksburg, and he and a slave escape north from Mississippi to Ohio. There is a concluding chapter back on the Plains.
Addison True comes highly recommended:
"Just finished reading Addison True and loved it. I think you may have finally captured the elusive Great American Novel once and for all. It’s Herman Melville meets Larry McMurtry. Addy is a true western hero who reflects the zeitgeist—best and worst—of the American experience in the mid-1800s. His historically accurate experiences are told in page-turning fiction to document and foreshadow the great events and issues of his time. All told, Craig, I think you have a masterpiece here. It's extremely well written and documented, but more importantly, it's great entertainment!" Ron K., St. Louis, MO
"Addison True is a compelling page turner. The action is richly described but in a vernacular that intensifies as the scenes unfold, drawing the reader into the tale. I didn’t want to see it end but couldn’t wait to finish it. The story is full of adventure after adventure within character stories that are very real...all wrapped in a love story. It is a quick read but doesn’t skimp on detailing the times and places. I felt like I was there and learning along the way. This book will appeal to the adventure reader, action reader, and history buff. I’m ready to read another 1000 pages!" John W. Louisville, KY
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Addison True
  2. Print length
    740 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
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  5. Publication date
    February 20, 2020
  6. File size
    3171 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0851SDGCD
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3171 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 740 pages
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
888 global ratings

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Customers find the writing style excellent and well-written. They also appreciate the great characters and the way the plot is furthered. Readers also appreciate that the book is well-researched and has a very good story. However, some customers feel the ending is terrible.

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8 customers mention "Storyline"6 positive2 negative

Customers find the storyline very good and interesting. They also mention that it works well in historical fiction and moves the plot along.

"...Here was love between two people and he blew it. The storyline was good except I thought each book the same. Too much cursing...." Read more

"...Even as far back as 44 in California. All that aside works in historical fiction fairly well and moves a plot along" Read more

"...Keep writing these wonderful stories." Read more

"Very interesting western!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Plot"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot fantastic, unique, and stand out. They also appreciate the storytelling syntax and method of furthering the plots.

"...Good flow, good characters, no storyline strained to make itself believable. The protagonist is the best of the West." Read more

"I'm so glad I stumbled across this book. I loved the way it was presented. The words. I've read so many books they soon all sound the same...." Read more

"...All that aside works in historical fiction fairly well and moves a plot along" Read more

"I loved the storytelling syntax and method of furthering the plots. The characters are real and true...." Read more

5 customers mention "Research quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well researched, interesting, and informative. They also mention that the Indian lore is from a point of view not often presented.

"Great characters, very good story, well researched, but terrible ending. Maybe more books in series, but this was almost cliffhanger ending." Read more

"...The characters are real and true.The Indian lore was informative and from a point of view not often presented...." Read more

"Very interesting book" Read more

"This book is wonderful!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Characters"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book great.

"Great characters, very good story, well researched, but terrible ending. Maybe more books in series, but this was almost cliffhanger ending." Read more

"Best western I’ve ever read and I’ve read a lot. Good flow, good characters, no storyline strained to make itself believable...." Read more

"...The characters are real and true.The Indian lore was informative and from a point of view not often presented...." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style of the book well written, exciting, and enjoyable. They also mention that the author's voice makes the book an exciting read.

"Probably the best book I have ever read on that era. I enjoyed the style and the content. All emotions invoked." Read more

"Well written. The authors voice made it an exciting read. Only about half way through volumce 1 and can't wait to see what is still to come." Read more

"Great writing and character development of Addison True! What a. fantastic imagination. Action is fully developed. I could not put this book down." Read more

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Jeanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting western!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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It was a very long book and I enjoyed it! The main character was almost getting killed many times but he lived through it. I was almost to the end of book on my Kindle and the book just stopped! Addy was trying to find a Indian Chief friend in the middle of the battle field but don't know how that came out as the book ended. I decided to get the free the sample of Addison True Volume 2 to see if the story told if Addison True finds his Indian Chief friend....and the first chapter of Volume 2 was about something entirely different. Oh well. Read Volume 1 of Addison True and it will take you away to the western days.
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Golfnut
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story about west in early to mid 1800s
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
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Great characters, very good story, well researched, but terrible ending. Maybe more books in series, but this was almost cliffhanger ending.
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Jug Mountain Flyboy
5.0 out of 5 stars Non Stop Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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Best western I’ve ever read and I’ve read a lot. Good flow, good characters, no storyline strained to make itself believable. The protagonist is the best of the West.
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Ronkers
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing true
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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Probably the best book I have ever read on that era. I enjoyed the style and the content. All emotions invoked.
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J
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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I'm so glad I stumbled across this book. I loved the way it was presented. The words. I've read so many books they soon all sound the same. This is unique and stands out. The age old story of lies and betrayal shown in a real life way. I can't complement the author enough. I'm starting the next one tonight.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Western trave
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023
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Liked the way the story moves along. Liked not bogged down into guy being laid all time. But do they ever use out house?.or have meals? Why does stogie not have a gun most times? Would thought taught shoot better?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good old fashon fun! MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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If a movie is not made from this story the industry is nuts.
I loved the hero and all the other player's . The violence was not over done, no sex scenes added because not needed to make an excellent movie excelent. I can hardly wait to read volumes 2.
Thank for this tail in the mist of a world that seems to have forgotten how to fight for truth and justice.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
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Well True can't figure it out, he thought of only himself. Here was love between two people and he blew it. The storyline was good except I thought each book the same. Too much cursing. Using God's name in vain not good. Won't read this author again.
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CC84
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories for Western and non-Western readers alike
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2022
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Really enjoyed this book - the stories are really compelling. I wouldn't say I'm a Western genre aficionado, but regardless these stories really pulled me in. I lent it to my dad afterwards and he's really enjoying it as well. Although the book is quite long, it's divided up into shorter stories, making it great for short reads before bed, on an airplane, or the beach. Look forward to reading more by this author.
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