{"id":11123,"date":"2012-03-21T14:09:44","date_gmt":"2012-03-21T19:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=11123"},"modified":"2012-03-21T14:09:44","modified_gmt":"2012-03-21T19:09:44","slug":"stuart-brannons-final-shot-by-stephen-bly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=11123","title":{"rendered":"Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot by Stephen Bly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, the<\/span><\/center>
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a><\/center>
is introducing<\/span><\/center>
Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot<\/a><\/span><\/center>
Center Point Pub; Lrg edition (March 2012)<\/center> <\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 \u2013 June 9, 2011) authored 106 books and hundreds of articles and short stories. His book, The Long Trail Home (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 Christy Award for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Three other books, Picture Rock (Crossway Books), The Outlaw\u2019s Twin Sister (Crossway Books), and Last of the Texas Camp (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson\u2019s Focus on the Family. He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah; Michael (married to Michelle); and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on California farms owned by his father and an uncle.<\/p>\n

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Janet Chester Bly received a B.S. degree in Literature & Languages and Fine & Performing Arts from Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho. She speaks at women\u2019s luncheons and retreats and does writers\u2019 workshops. She is a member of Winchester Community Church where she serves as music director. She has authored eleven nonfiction and fiction books and co-authored twenty others, as well as contributed to five books. Janet\u2019s hobbies include decorating her home in \u201ccountry clutter,\u201d reading almost all genres of fiction and mall walking. She lives in Winchester, Idaho\u2013elevation 4,000 feet, population 300\u2013 situated on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In 1905, at 58 years old, legendary lawman Stuart Brannon – now a rancher and widower – had no intention of leaving his beloved Arizona Territory to attend the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, nor to participate in the celebrity golf tournament for the Willamette Orphan Farm. Even an emotional appeal for his longtime friend didn\u2019t persuade him. His life no longer consisted of bloodthirsty men to track down . . . people trying to kill him . . . lawless gangs preying on the innocent.<\/p>\n

Then the telegram came: Stuart, I need you in Portland. Tim Wiseman is missing. I think there\u2019s a cover-up going on. Tell folks you\u2019re going to the Exposition. Nose around. Find out how a U.S. Marshal can disappear and no one knows why. I\u2019ll contact you there. T.R.<\/p>\n

How could he refuse a request from the President of the United States?<\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot<\/a>, go HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

An action packed narrative that is both dramatic and humorous,\u00a0 Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot<\/a> made me think of the dime westerns that were mentioned frequently throughout the story. This novel is one of those old fashioned western stories that would appeal to readers who love the old TV westerns where the heroes wore white hats and were bigger than life and always got their man.<\/p>\n

I admire Mr. Bly’s family for their efforts to finish his final novel following his death. It is a wonderful tribute but somehow just not the same. I know Stephen Bly will be greatly missed by his loyal readers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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