Ride a Fast Horse

The Captain Tom Skinner Westerns, Book 1

By: Kevin Warren

Narrated by: Chris Henry Coffey

Working cowboy Kevin Warren debuts with the first in a thrilling new Western series, infusing 1889 Arizona Territory with his deep, first-hand knowledge of the cowboy life—its long trails, forest fires, unbroken horses, rough characters, and the vast landscapes of the wild West.

For fans of classic Westerns by Louis L’Amour, Zane Grey, and Ralph Compton.

There are two sides to Captain Tom Skinner. One follows orders. One follows his gut. To keep the wild, untamed Arizona Territory safe, he’s going with his gut.

Damnable news has reached Fort Verde. Outlaw Jessup Henry and his gang of thugs are raising hell north of Santa Fe, one homestead massacre after another. Now they’re on the run in Arizona Territory evading the law. Cavalryman Tom Skinner’s command: charge south with his patrol and wipe them out. But Skinner knows the land. Military decree be damned, he’s deserting the wayward route—against orders—for the right one. There’s more at risk than his career. In Jessup’s path is the vulnerable ranch of his newfound love, Veronica, and her family.

After a race to deliverance, Skinner arrives too late. Veronika and her brothers are still alive but what his courageous gal’s been through pushes Skinner over the edge. Now it’s a breakneck gallop toward vengeance. Every outlaw on the Mongolian Rim is a target. Every bone-jarring mile is more treacherous than the last. This aims to be the bloodiest road a soldier’s ever tread. For Skinner and his prey, the one who rides hardest will be the last one alive.

©2023 Kevin Warren (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

Top quality story telling!

Great old school tale of the historic Wild West. Accurate details and knowledgeable descriptions make fiction come alive.

Transporting

I listened to this on three day road trip from Phoenix to Colorado Springs and back. It was the perfect listen for this trip: the last two hours of the book was complimented by a lonely road on a hot dessert summer night and a full moon. I will never forget the experience. Transporting. Great listen: including enjoyed the voice actor! Highly recommend.

Want to live in a western?

The story combined with the reading immerses you in the time of the rugged west! I felt like I was there experiencing the thoughts, feelings and actions of all the amazing characters in this book which included the horses. The story also has you pulled in at every moment; in fact, it was quite difficult to pull myself away when I needed to tend to my own story! Totally recommend to any reader/listener!!!

Puts you right there

Wow. The attention to detail in this book is amazing. From what it’s like to ride a horse, plan and execute a horseback trip in rough country, to describing the country, Warren puts you in a certain time and place.
Bottom line- a good story very well told.