Bøker av Mike Shellenbergar

Four-Flusher by James M Shellenbergar is the story of a man on a mission to find the person who killed his sister. Elijah Pike is famous in the West. The stories about him are legendary and how this bounty hunter can hold his own in a fight. Pike has his reasons for becoming a bounty hunter though. He begins his journey as a form of revenge. He needs to find the person who killed his sister Laura. However, the search for his sister''s killer ignites a fire in him and before he knows it, he is stuck in a web of lies and deceit. He becomes a bounty hunter and learns that the bad guys are not just the men looting the bars and causing chaos.I love the way James M Shellenbergar depicts the wild west. Reading Refuge was a whole experience. I am so happy that this author does not disappoint and further raised my expectations with Four-Flusher. Pike is a mysterious man who calculates everything before he takes action. He is a man of few words, but when he does speak, he oozes charm and intelligence. Pike displays the hallmark of the author''s brilliant protagonists. He is intuitive, sharp, and unafraid to face challenges head-on. As always, the suspense and action are strong enough to have me sitting on the edge of my seat and holding my breath. The story develops at a pace fast enough to keep the reader entertained while the narrative flows smoothly to keep the reader''s interest. Pike''s arc is intense yet so fitting for his journey. This is a must-read story!Four-Flusher is a work of fiction in the western, action, and thriller sub-genres, and was penned by author Mike Shellenbergar. The opening to a new series of novels set in the wild west, this atmospheric and action-packed work follows protagonist Elijah Pike. Elijah is pained by the tragic loss of his sister, so when he discovers that he has a chance to hunt down the killer who ended her life, he launches himself into a new world of a bounty hunter and hardened revenge. So begins his journey of thrills, dangerous moments, and emotional trials as he takes on the west, one bad guy at a time.Author Mike Shellenbergar delivers a fantastic novel that captures both the classic spirit of the western film and book genre but also updates the craft for a modern audience by bringing in some real blockbuster action and gritty realism. I enjoyed Elijah Pike as a central character very much, and although this is a revenge story, his emotional qualities are deeper than that and we see him grow and change a great deal through the challenges of the novel. As the plot rolls on, we become more and more invested in his story and his survival, which makes for some real edge-of-your-seat moments as Shellenbergar ramps up the danger levels with every chapter. Overall, I would highly recommend Four-Flusher to fans of the western genre, but also to those readers who like high-octane action stories and gritty heroes and are maybe looking to try a western tale for the very first time.

In an exciting story based in the traditional Wild West era, author Mike Shellenbergar takes you on a journey of action, drama, and romance in the midst of devilish plots, murders, and trouble with a capital T. Quail Creek Ranch brings you a beautifully detailed account of areas of wilderness, mountain ranges, creeks, and rivers, drawing you into this tale with great care and attention. Your emotions are brought out by this staggering look at life in the Wild West. Mike Shellenbergar makes it hard to put the book down. You get a real flavor for the characters and this draws your feelings of love or hate out in the open. The plot revolves around the two main characters but makes it easy to form opinions, both good and bad, about the remaining characters in the book, having a relationship with each one individually. Very enjoyable overall with a good mix of action and romance. It is a great reading experience. Both newcomers and those familiar with this genre will love it!Mike Shellenbergar's western romance, Quail Creek Ranch, has all the makings of a good western love story: romance, gunfights, cattle drives, campfires and so much more. The plot is well developed as the main character, Dee, sets out to establish and develop his claim despite threats and concerns about the lawlessness around him. He manages to out-smart every attempt on his life and those he loves. The romance starts off slowly but develops with ease as Dee works hard to start up his ranch and build his reputation as a good, caring rancher. There is a touch of humor in parts of the story, like the source of the naming of his ranch, Quail Creek, all of which adds a human side to the struggles of settling in the wild west. The author knows his history as he aptly describes the setting and the lawlessness of the wild west era. Overall, a good read.