Blood on the Trail
Blood on the Trail by Terrence McCauley, published by Kensington on March 29, 2022, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the rugged landscape of the Montana Territory. This edition spans 352 pages and presents the story of Deputy U.S. Marshal Jeremiah Halstead, who finds himself in a perilous situation while escorting notorious outlaw John Hudson for trial. As Halstead navigates the dangers of Silver Cloud, a mining town rife with tension, he must confront not only the threats posed by Hudson’s gang but also the distrust of the townsfolk.
In this action-packed narrative, readers will encounter a blend of historical accuracy and dynamic character development. The plot unfolds as Halstead, outnumbered and outgunned, seeks to maintain control over his prisoner while fending off Hudson’s relentless gang. The story also introduces Ed Zimmerman, a criminal with ambitions of his own, adding further complexity to the unfolding drama. Blood on the Trail captures the essence of Westerns and action-adventure, offering a vivid portrayal of law and lawlessness in a turbulent era.
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Award-winning, critically acclaimed author Terrence McCauley has drawn comparisons to Elmore Leonard for his skilled writing of traditional historical Westerns with a crime fiction soul. Now he brings his signature historical accuracy, three-dimensional characters, and non-stop, adrenaline-fueled action to the first in a brand new series featuring Jeremiah Halstead. He may be the newest Deputy Marshal in the Montana Territory, but it doesn’t take long for him to find himself in a mess of trouble…
“Blood on the Trail is one action-packed, western . . . and Jeremiah Halstead is a lawdog to fog the outlaw trail with!” —Peter Brandvold, author of The Cost of Dying
Silver Cloud, Montana. A mining town welcome to all seeking to make their fortune. And a place where a lawman has to watch his back before some hardcase empties his pistol into it.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Jeremiah Halstead is escorting notorious outlaw John Hudson across the territory for trial when he’s ambushed by a pack of Hudson’s men anxious to rescue their partner from his custody. Halstead puts the blast on them, but outnumbered and outgunned, he has little choice but to hole up in an old mining town known as Silver Cloud, Montana. It’s a place where he can keep a lock on his prisoner while figuring out how to get past Hudson’s gang alive.
But the folks in Silver Cloud are none too happy playing host to the lawman or his kill-crazy prisoner. Unable to trust the sheriff to back his play, Halstead finds himself standing alone against Hudson’s gang as they slip into town, recruiting gunmen to help free their leader.
Except for Ed Zimmerman. He’s spent his whole criminal life in John Hudson’s shadow. He wants Hudson dead and buried so he can become the leader of the gang. And if he must, he’ll put everyone in Silver Cloud six feet under—including Deputy U.S. Marshal Halstead…
“McCauley’s Westerns move at a pace that leaves readers sweating and out of breath. Blood on the Trail is one wild, entertaining ride.” —Johnny D. Boggs
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