Monday, November 15, 2021

Ralph Compton the Sagebrush Trail by Robert J. Randisi; Ralph Compton


This story is set just after the Civil War and includes Buffalo soldiers.  It amazed me at how the Army tried to get stock at low prices.

Berkley and Net Galley let me read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published on November 30th.

The man leading the Buffalo soldiers is white, as well as the second in command.  The others are all black but they like the man they work for.

He's taking horses to a sale he's negotiated.  Unfortunately, the buyer sent a telegram backing out of the deal.  Now he sends more telegrams trying for a buyer.  That army wants them but doesn't give them a long time to get to the fort.  In addition, guns have been stolen.

He makes his trip with Indian interference and not a lot of cooperation from the local sheriffs.  

Will he and his men get there?  He has big plans for his ranch but he needs money.  There are a lot of obstacles in his way....

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