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Advance Copy
Review Les Williams, Of all the books of Terry Burns I've read, I would rate BROTHERS
KEEPER to be his best book to date: Along the trail in While these good people are searching for Ross, he's
committed to the outlaw trail by stealing cattle and robbing banks. Ross
carries twin colts and knows how to use them. Add to this mix Texas Ranger
John David Slocum who is hot on the trail of Ross. Mary Jane has finally
come to the conclusion that Ross will never change and finds herself caught
between Ranger Slocum and James who have both developed feelings for Mary
Jane. Will Ma, James and Mary Jane find Ross before Ranger
Slocum does or will Ross go down in a hail of hot lead? How about Mary
Jane, can she decide between James and Slocum? BROTHERS KEEPER is filled
with moments of humor and action that will keep the reader going until the
surprising conclusion.
On the hard scrabble land they farmed in Tennessee in 1866, James Campbell
and his mother Ma Campbell are about to lose the land to the bank. So with
all their belongings loaded in their wagon and joined by Mary Jane McMinn,
an orphan who is pining for James twin brother Ross, the three head out in
search of Ross. The two brothers were completely opposite where as James is
a good hard working Christian, Ross is riding the outlaw trail. One thing
Ma Campbell and James have in making the search for Ross easier is the
uncanny ability of James to sense when Ross is in the vicinity. On the
other hand, traveling with Mary Jane can be trying. It seems like everywhere Mary Jane goes,
accidents just seem to happen.
Terry Burns has written another great book.
Brother's Keeper is an exciting journey
peopled with unique and
quirky characters.
The touches of humor and
satisfying ending
make it a must-read.
multi-published,
award-winning, best-selling
author of Pirate's Prize and
Never Say Never.
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My Brother’s Keeper, the second in the series
started with
Author Terry Burns writes with poignant
emotions, relatable characters, and a thoroughly
enjoyable plot. Professionally written,
My Brother’s Keeper, takes the reader on an
exciting trip into the old west, but without really
being a western. The inspirational thread, while
pivotal in the plot, is neither preachy nor
offensive. The return of some of the characters
from the first book was like visiting with old
friends. Well written and a delight to read,
Terry Burns has turned out another
winning novel!
Robin Miller
Stories to keep you on the edge of your seat...
www.robinmillerbooks.com
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Advance copy review
Wow, whatta ending! You caused the expected reader reaction in me: I
teared up.
Your characters James, Mary Jane, and Ma are a
hoot; the humor was terrific. I giggled like a kid picturing that girl
jinx and all those events she caused. I think that thread of humor in your Western stories is unique. You write the
expected action scenes, but you have a real gift to interspersing that humor. I
love it.
I can appreciate all the research and knowledge of the era that you have done.
I think you incorporate it appropriately and it's not a history lesson. That's
part of your skill as a writer. I think readers picking up this second book in
the series will be pleased with the story.
I believe Christian writers are not just "singing to the
choir." Christian books end up in
beauty salons, airports, secondhand bookstores, and get read by lots of people
not of our faith. Good job, Terry.
Thank you for giving me the privilege of reading Brother's Keeper way ahead of
its release.
God bless you and keep writing those wonderful stories!
Diane Kalas
Praise His Name
"I cannot live without books." Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 1815
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Brother's Keeper is a humorously delightful story written from
the hand of well-known western author and storyteller, Terry W. Burns. |
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Brother's Keeper is a engrossing and thought provoking story. It
is a story about doing the right thing even when there may be a easier way
and having the faith to believe that everything will turn out for the best.
Most of all it is a story of hope, unconditional love and in knowing that it
is never to late to ask for forgiveness. |
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Classic Terry!,
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Kathi Macias ( |
To know Terry Burns is to love him, and Brother's Keeper will
plunk you right down in the middle of Terry's heart. In spite of the book's
light and humorous tone and its amazingly real "down-home"
characters, Brother's Keeper delivers a serious and thoughtful message,
enabling readers to "savor the flavor" long after they've finished
the feast. An entertaining book that's every bit as real as its
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The Almost Perfect Western,
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Donald J. Parker ( |
This story has all the components of a prototypical work of the
western genre: gold mining, gun fights, poker games, bank robbery, rustling,
necktie party, chase scenes, and, of course, romance. Unlike most westerns,
however, this one keeps the reader in stitches. Mary Jane is one of the
funniest characters you are bound to run across in your literary travels. Add
in a good dose of the gospel, and a Christian lover of cowboy tales will find
all the ingredients for a remarkable recipe between the covers of this book.
Terry Burns is a master chef of literature. I strongly suggest you dine at this
literary banquet table. You should consume
Donald James Parker
Author of All the Voices of the Wind.
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Advance copy read
Finished Brother's Keeper last night. Really
enjoyed it. It was a fast read. One thing I wanted to point out was it's
realism. So many time in Romance novels for instance, you have boy meets girl,
boy & girl fall in love, some type of conflict, and then happily ever
after. What I liked about your book was that Ma explained what love is to Mary
Jane, it's a choice. It's not all
about love at first sight, mushy feelings,
etc. I personally enjoyed that part. I also found myself wanting to hurry up
and finish to find out what happened to Ross.
As for being a stand alone. I told you on the
forum, yes it works well on it's own, what it also does is make me want to go
out and buy previous books to see if some of these characters stories are in
them. So two thumbs up!
Oh and I hope you take it as a compliment
when I say I see a little of the same characteristics as Al Lacy uses. Although
you are very unique on your own...Thank you so much for letting me read this.
Not sure what my opinion is worth, but I do appreciate you letting me get a
sneak peek!
Have a great day, and congrats on the book!
Sabrina~
Hi Terry,
Just finished Brother's
Keeper and thoroughly enjoyed it. I
carried it to my Mom's, as we do our canning and freezing together. That was a mistake LOL. She latched on to it when I laid it down to
wash some beans. By the time I finished
it she was on Chapter 9. Lewis wants to
read it, but looks like he will have to wait his turn - guess it's a good thing
Dad isn't here or he would be waiting a while longer.
LOL Dad was bad to pick up
just about anything and start reading.
My high school history book vanished the first time I brought it home
and turned back up a week later.
I will be eagerly awaiting
Shepherd's Son. In a sense I'm a
Shepherd's Daughter. Early on Dad had
sheep, but by the time I came along he was building houses.
Norma