This collection of eight short stories showcases the multi-genre range of Chad Strong’s writing. From Western and Suspense, to Fantasy and Supernatural, to Contemporary and Young Adult, each of these stories has been published before, but some are hard to find elsewhere.
The Stories:
Blue Sky and Gray Smoke
As Union soldier George battles for his life against a young Confederate, he realizes they’re the only ones left alive. He's got to make new decisions – and stay alive to see them through.
The Crossing
Rick Barton plans to take his loot and his reluctant woman north to Canada and a new life. So far, he's outrun the posse. Can he outrun his own choices?
The Tracker
Young Will tracks his father's killer until he has him in his sights. Retribution, his father had preached, an eye for an eye. Now, Will would have it.
Deadlock
Detective Tom Mallory must stop a madman who dismembered his brother to prevent another death. But will Mallory have to sacrifice himself to do it?
The Churchyard Incident
Freddie fights to save his best friend from the evil disguised as the new kid in town.
The Camas Fairy
A mature Dale returns to his boyhood sanctuary in nature to do the unthinkable - only to meet his childhood friend - a very real fairy.
Stable Hands, Stable Hearts
Set to win his first Hi-Point trophy at the year’s final horse show, 17-year-old Scott spots the girl of his dreams. Can he win both her and the trophy?
The Decision
Jen has devoted the greater part of her life to her beloved horse, Phoenix. As age overtakes him, must she make that most final of decisions?
Professional Reviews
By Chic on August 18, 2017 on Amazon.ca
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading
I found this series to be quite interesting. Each story reads well, and had its own unpredictable conclusion. I have seen other stories that were well written, but 'end', leaving the reader still 'wanting'.
I am not normally into shorts stories, however, the author' name caught my attention in this case, as I had previously read his 'High Stakes'. I decided to 'dig in'.
Recommended reading - I find this author an interesting one to follow.
South Baltimore serves as the backdrop for this gripping story of three brothers leading very different lives but joined forever by the secrets of a painful family past.
Deputy Dave Jenkins investigates the murder of local high school principal, Jerry Egge, but this is a multi-faceted novel that deals with spiritualism, romance, friendship, and children who fall through the cracks.
"Murder isn't usually this
In a post-coup America, an Illinois farm boy is drawn into the resistance by his brother's death. Captured, he is given a choice: betray his friends, or the girl he loves will be lobotomized.
