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Reuben Cole - The Early Years - Books 1-4 - cover

Reuben Cole - The Early Years - Books 1-4

Stuart G. Yates

Publisher: Next Chapter

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Summary

The first four books in the 'Reuben Cole - The Early Years' series of western novels by Stuart G. Yates, now in one volume!
 
Born To Track: Fifteen-year-old Reuben Cole learns about the brutality of the frontier when he intervenes to help a Native American being chased by a murderous gang. After accidentally killing one of the attackers, Reuben becomes the target of a group of merciless killers, forcing him to quickly master the skills of tracking and survival. These harsh lessons shape him into the powerful and dangerous man he will become.
 
Army Days: Reuben Cole is serving as a Union Army scout during the early days of the Civil War. Tasked with tracking down a group of raiders, Cole is posted to a remote fort as part of General McClellan's plan to turn the Confederate flank. When tragedy strikes, Cole sets on a path that will shape him into a hardened and uncompromising man, learning crucial survival lessons along the way.
 
Baptism Of Fire: It's the height of the Civil War. When his Native American friend is murdered, Cole sets out to uncover the culprits, dealing with unruly miscreants and a complicating commanding officer. Together with a group of sharpshooters, Cole tracks down Confederate renegades all the way to the Texas border, discovering not only the identity of the killers but also more about himself.
 
Surviving The Frontier: While Hunting down Confederate renegades, Cole crosses paths with with Sterling Roose, forging an alliance with the legendary tracker that is to last and develop throughout the years. Together, they face the notorious ‘Curly’ Brookes and pursue the elusive William Quantrill. Joining with the feared Union raider Edwin Terrell, the road Cole is on leads him toward an inevitable standoff that could be the end of his journey.
Available since: 11/14/2023.
Print length: 458 pages.

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