This is the second novel in the "The Long Return" Series. The first novel "Lost Love", is the story of the wagons gathering in Richmond, Virginia at the end of the Civil War and heading for the new lands promised to them in Union City, Texas. The first novel details their travels and adventures across the Appalachian Mountains. Their hardships and their losses are laid bare. Their victories celebrated. "The Long Return" Series is a story of a wagon train leaving from Richmond, Virginia and heading to Union City, Texas. Confederate Capt. Jake Cooper and his partner Lt. Sam Boyd hire on as security to provide protection for the wagons as they cross the great land of America. It is a long trek filled with many physical challenges, dangers, and personal trials. A look at what the brave settlers faced as they traveled to new land and a new life. Many people started the journey with high hopes, but not all would see their dreams come true. The times were tough. The American Civil War left many families destitute, hopeless, and struggling to make ends meet. The offer of free land in the West gave those who had lost everything in the East new hope, purpose, and the fortitude to face the dangers of crossing a still wild country. The story begins after the wagon train is attacked just prior to Knoxville, Tennessee. A large number of the wagon train settlers were killed and wounded in the surprise raid by a local gang made up of deserters, murderers, and men used to looting and killing. Jake Cooper swears that the gang will pay for their crimes. Jake Cooper, a Texan by birth, was a man not to be made angry. Trained in Comanche ways, he sets out with the help of the sheriff's deputies to track down and deal justice to the guilty. The story is filled with action, new friendships made, and Jake begins the healing process of his personal loss during the wagon raid. Come ride with Jake Cooper as he seeks RETRIBUTION the Texan way.
About the Author: JR THOMAS I am husband, father, and grandfather. I live in one of the prettiest cities in the United States, New Bern, NC. You might know of an international writer who also lives in New Bern, none other than Nicholas Sparks. Most of my career I have been involved in the Information Technology field. I officially retired in June of 2012. However, I came out of complete retirement and started writing short stories, memoirs, poems, and novels. I joined a creative writing class, and it is from that class my idea to write fictional Western novels was born. Class membership consists of published authors, poets, short-story writers, and we worked under the guidance of our wonderful coach, Mrs. Maxine Carey Harker. My desire is to continue writing until I can no longer see the characters or my fingers no longer work the keyboard. I have found a new passion and love for writing. Since I live near the east coast and an avid boater, I intend to start a new series soon that will involve the beautiful outer banks just off our coastline. Everyone has a story to tell. It just takes determination and time to write it so others can enjoy it.