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North in the Spring: Coming-of-Age Adventure (The Apprentice Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Frank Kelso (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 358 ratings

No longer a spoiled teenager, 15-year-old Nigel Blackthorn will need his new gained strength and training to survive being kidnapped by the Bannocks

It’s Nigel’s third year with Pascal, and the wily mule-train leader heads North in the Spring. Long, grueling days and countless painful lessons have changed the whiny Nigel and often placed the former preacher’s son in danger. Considered an adult by the Cheyenne, he anglicized his Cheyenne name to be called “Blackthorn Wolfe” or Blackie to his friends.

When Pascal arranges a trade truce with the northern Bannock, they kidnap Blackie, offering to trade him for a keg of gun powder and lead—items Pascal refuses to sell or trade.

“I’ll meet you at Fort Hall in two-weeks,” Blackie calls as the Bannocks carry him away.

Can Blackie escape the Bannocks before they realize Pascal won’t trade powder for him?

How will he survive alone, unarmed, and on foot to reach Fort Hall, 200-miles away?

Has the canny old trader prepared Blackie for his ultimate test – staying alive in the untamed mountain frontier?

North in the Spring is the dramatic second story in Frank Kelso’s gritty Coming-of-Age series, The Apprenticeship. If you like your westerns well-researched and richly layered, get your copy now.

Buy North in the Spring to journey through the early western frontier today!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Y5JFWDM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beachfront Press (October 8, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 448 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 358 ratings

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Frank Kelso

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Frank Kelso grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, the origin of the Santa Fe Trail. Historic sites, monuments, and statues abound highlighting the journey west, including the Wagons West, Pioneer Women and the Indian Scout located on the bluffs overlooking the wide Missouri. Writing western themed books fit in with his upbringing. His parents considered storytelling a family tradition and the taller the tale, the better, when sharing around the supper table. A biomedical research scientist in his day job, Frank writes short stories and novels to keep the family traditions alive. He enjoys living on an island on the Alabama Gulf Coast at the Florida border. Can you say Flora-Bama Beach Bar? Welcome to Paradise Island: sunny days, sugar white sands, turquoise blue water, fishing, and smooth sailing. Come on down, Y’all.

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Customers find this book to be a great read with well-developed characters and interesting historical elements woven throughout the story. They appreciate the depth of the narrative, with one customer noting its well-researched descriptions of the territory.

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Customers find the book to be a great read with a good story.

"This was a very good story. It was well written, without the distracting editing errors all too common at this price point...." Read more

"I enjoyed this second installment in the series and am already looking forward to the next book...." Read more

"...A great read." Read more

"...I do not usually read series books, but this story was very interesting. I had a hard time putting it down at night...." Read more

16 customers mention "Interest"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning how well the historical elements are woven into the narrative, while another appreciates the detailed descriptions of daily life.

"...who trades with white men and native tribes alike makes for an interesting and insightful story. A great read." Read more

"...There are some interesting characters in it, and also some interesting history" Read more

"...the killing rate would have emptied the entire old west, the action is great." Read more

"The book ain’t Poe, but it is interesting. I have enjoyed book one and two in the Apprentice series...." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"...stories about Nigel/Black Wolf as well as all the other well developed characters and highly recommend them...." Read more

"...I had a hard time putting it down at night. There are some interesting characters in it, and also some interesting history" Read more

"...the old west alive like Louis Lamour; the lands seem real, the people seem real, and while the killing rate would have emptied the entire old west,..." Read more

"...in describing the routes taken by the mule team and intertwined history with his characters to make this a great read...." Read more

5 customers mention "Depth"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the book, with one review noting its well-researched descriptions of the territory and lands that seem real.

"...He brings the old west alive like Louis Lamour; the lands seem real, the people seem real, and while the killing rate would have emptied the entire..." Read more

"It is so full of detail about things I didn't know. My interest in the history of my country has been renewed." Read more

"...Seems to be historically accurate and well researched." Read more

"...Well researched description of the territory. Grandpa would be proud of you, Uncle Frank." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good story.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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    This was a very good story. It was well written, without the distracting editing errors all too common at this price point. I read North in the Spring first and I then had no qualms paying more for the first story in the 2- book series due to the quality of writing and the great story. If I had read them in order, it might have had a little easier time at the beginning, I had to re-read chapter 1, but after a couple chapters, it was worth it. Book 1 might have had a sudden ending, but with both books available, it is no problem. I thoroughly enjoyed these stories about Nigel/Black Wolf as well as all the other well developed characters and highly recommend them. I thought book 2 had a satisfying ending, but srill left room for a few more books. After a year however, I fear it might not be forthcoming. (I need LeFleur's backstory!) These books are right up there with my favorites in this genre. Thank you Frank Kelso, I will be reading more of your westerns.
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  • Crazyman
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very good read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
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    I enjoyed this second installment in the series and am already looking forward to the next book. I took a star off for how the author treats the Mormons in his book though. Historical accuracy be damned, what'd they ever do to you?
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  • Big Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story of the West
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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    I enjoyed this story of the West during the decade before the Civil War. Freight was not hauled by wagons alone, and goods did not come to Western settlements only from the East. This story about members of mule train freighters based in Mexico who used the Santa Fe and old Spanish Trail, who trades with white men and native tribes alike makes for an interesting and insightful story. A great read.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Johnboy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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    Book 1@2 get five stars. I do not usually read series books, but this story was very interesting. I had a hard time putting it down at night. There are some interesting characters in it, and also some interesting history
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  • David
    3.0 out of 5 stars First Book was Better
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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    I really enjoyed the first book ... and eagerly awaited this new chapter... was rather disappointed. Seemed more of a travelogue.
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  • Garage man
    5.0 out of 5 stars If Frank writes it, I’ll read it
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
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    Every time I read a Frank Kelso book, I feel smarter. He brings the old west alive like Louis Lamour; the lands seem real, the people seem real, and while the killing rate would have emptied the entire old west, the action is great.
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  • CWplus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
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    It is so full of detail about things I didn't know. My interest in the history of my country has been renewed.
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  • C. Compton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
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    The book ain’t Poe, but it is interesting. I have enjoyed book one and two in the Apprentice series. Was sucked into book one for a dollar and had to pay almost 5 for the second one. Money well spent. Enjoy!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another well told tale of the old West
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2022
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    Thoroughly enjoyed reading the continuing saga of
    Noir,as he progresses into manhood.His treks and tribulations across the emerging USA. So onwards to the next instalment.
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  • D.L.R
    5.0 out of 5 stars North in Spring
    Reviewed in Australia on October 17, 2019
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    I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

    Pascal saved or as we now know him as Blackthorn Wolfe–Black Wolf of the Cheyenne. Blackie to his friends when he was a young boy.

    LaFleur and Pascal taught the young lad many of his lessons.
    He spent quite a bit of time with the Cheyenne and learns that they aren’t all savages.

    I truly enjoyed reading this book, it’s part two, there is another coming next year and seriously I wish it was out now because I would much rather read this type of story line to any of the other books.

    My disclaimer...
    I wasn’t given a copy of this book for my honest review. I paid for this book.

    Any book or novels I leave reviews on are not dependent on the book/novel review author’s opinion. No one influenced my voluntary review for any of the books or novels I read, they are my own opinions.
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  • kindle fan
    3.0 out of 5 stars tedious
    Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2021
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    not nearly as interesting as the first two books were. Perhaps someone who is into commerce could enjoy it but otherwise a bit of a slog
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  • John MacDonald
    3.0 out of 5 stars A lackluster read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2020
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    Too descriptive and too much conversation between characters and very little action. A long read. Not up to par with book 1.
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  • REG
    1.0 out of 5 stars easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2019
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    easy read
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