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Zach's Gold: A Classic Western Adventure (The Jeb & Zach Western Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Frank Kelso (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 460 ratings
Zach hunted for gold.Claim-jumpers hunted for Zach.After they found him, they wished they hadn’t!Jeb stayed in Eagle Pass, but Zach followed his dream from the Union POW camp to find gold. The first person he met warned him, “There ain’t no law in South Park, Colorado.”“This ain’t my problem. I’m staying clear of this mess,” Zach muttered, as he rode from the slap-dash mining town.The claim-jumpers tried to rough-up a lad not old enough to shave. Zach stopped them and gave a warning to leave him and the miner alone.The claim-jumpers tried to gang-up on a miner in town. He warned them again.The claim-jumpers mauled a miner guarding Zach’s gear and stole his mule.Zach found the two claim-jumpers leading his mule. He sent their body’s home with a note, “Horse and Mule thieves die when caught.”Zach told the miners, “I warned them twice. I don’t give a third warning.”It’s a turnaround for the taciturn and solitary Zach.Can he convince the miners to consolidate to protect their gold claims?What will the claim-jumpers do when they learn Zach stands in their way?Will the miners follow Zach’s lead? In the midst of this, will Zach find his gold?
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    The Jeb & Zach Western Series
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  5. Publication date
    November 11, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KFP3X6H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beachfront Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 514 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 383 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945190476
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Jeb & Zach Western Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 460 ratings

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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 enjoy this western adventure book for its action-packed plot and historical accuracy, with one review highlighting its educational content about gold mining methods. The writing is well-executed, with one customer noting the realistic landscape descriptions, and customers appreciate the character development.

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24 customers mention "Story quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action-packed adventure in this western book, with one customer noting it's one of the best historical fictions they've read.

"Lots of action. A lot of history of Colorado gold rush. Goog info on gold mining in the day. Well written for a western." Read more

"A well written and action packed western incorporating a good portion of the history of mining. Zach comes to Colorado to mine for gold...." Read more

"...A real page turner and fans of Westerns will truly enjoy this story. This is the first novel I've read written by Frank and won't be the last!" Read more

"...and really concentrate on descriptive passages. I've learned a lot and enjoyed it. I wouldn't mind reading his other books" Read more

16 customers mention "Writing quality"15 positive1 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and engaging, with one customer noting the historically accurate descriptions of places and terrain.

"...Goog info on gold mining in the day. Well written for a western." Read more

"A well written and action packed western incorporating a good portion of the history of mining. Zach comes to Colorado to mine for gold...." Read more

"...A real page turner and fans of Westerns will truly enjoy this story. This is the first novel I've read written by Frank and won't be the last!" Read more

"Enjoyed it. Good story, neat characters, good writing and worthwhile of your time. Sequels for all the characters...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"11 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one noting how they fit together well.

"...I loved the characters Zach, Henri, Matt, Cameron, Jefferson and all the others . The history was interesting and the book kept me reading." Read more

"...Frank created an interesting plot with larger-than-life characters, particularly Zach...." Read more

"Enjoyed it. Good story, neat characters, good writing and worthwhile of your time. Sequels for all the characters...." Read more

"Realistic characters living in believable circumstances makes this book an enjoyable read...." Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and worth their time, with one mentioning it kept them involved throughout.

"...The history was interesting and the book kept me reading." Read more

"This book kept me involved and, since I don't know anything about gold mining, it made me think...." Read more

"Enjoyed it. Good story, neat characters, good writing and worthwhile of your time. Sequels for all the characters...." Read more

"...characters living in believable circumstances makes this book an enjoyable read...." Read more

4 customers mention "Education"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the educational content of the book, with reviews highlighting its coverage of gold mining techniques and Colorado's gold rush history.

"Lots of action. A lot of history of Colorado gold rush. Goog info on gold mining in the day. Well written for a western." Read more

"...There are many details about gold mining, the landscape is well described, and there are many characters to keep track of. Well-written and edited." Read more

"...A truly entertaining storyline that I found very educational in the gold mining methods and the hardships those miners endured...." Read more

"...The folks are alive & you will also learn how to pan for Gold! Then you will learn how that progressed to Mining for Gold (in detail)!..." Read more

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  • KURT Kruger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Western
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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    Lots of action. A lot of history of Colorado gold rush. Goog info on gold mining in the day. Well written for a western.
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  • Shirley McAllister
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gold Fever
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020
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    A well written and action packed western incorporating a good portion of the history of mining.

    Zach comes to Colorado to mine for gold. He finds friendships more precious than gold among the Colorado miners.

    This is a story of adventure and of friendship. A story of men working together for the betterment of all.

    You will experience claim jumpers, night riders, outlaws, narrow escapes and lots of great western action.

    I loved the characters Zach, Henri, Matt, Cameron, Jefferson and all the others . The history was interesting and the book kept me reading.
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  • R. J. Krzak, Award-Winning Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars Real Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2019
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    I recently finished reading Zach's Gold by Frank Kelso. It's been awhile since I've read this type of novel and I'm glad I did. Frank created an interesting plot with larger-than-life characters, particularly Zach. Follow his exploits as he hunts for gold, helps others to form a consolidated mining corporation to fight off claim jumpers, with any apparent need to be compensated, just doing what he thinks is right.

    A real page turner and fans of Westerns will truly enjoy this story. This is the first novel I've read written by Frank and won't be the last!
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  • Normal59
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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    This book kept me involved and, since I don't know anything about gold mining, it made me think. I had to reread passages to do with the miners building their redoubts (thanks for the picture!) and really concentrate on descriptive passages. I've learned a lot and enjoyed it. I wouldn't mind reading his other books
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019
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    Enjoyed it. Good story, neat characters, good writing and worthwhile of your time. Sequels for all the characters. Recommend and like the authors say of telling a story.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars There's gold in them hills…
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
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    Frank Kelso does it again but even better with his latest western novel. This is the third book I've read by this author, and it won't be my last.
    Zach's Gold takes us to the Colorado mining fields as the no-nonsense Zach turns to hunt for gold in South Park. Standing in the way of claim jumpers, mule thieves and anybody else that takes a mind to damper his intentions. This action-packed story is loaded with adventure. Kelso's part two of the Jeb & Zach Series is a must read. You won’t be disappointed. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
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  • Bowman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story - Good writing
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019
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    Realistic characters living in believable circumstances makes this book an enjoyable read. Great to read of historically accurate places and terrain, adding to the overall realism. Great plots and sub-plots provide anticipation and action. Well done!
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  • Ernie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent job
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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    Excellent job nonstop action doesn't slow down keeps getting better very hard to put down.Great 👍writing definitely keeps you entertained.Will be ordering the next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2019
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    Quite a good story and pretty well written has a few twists to it but it is worth reading and a lot of action in it
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  • John R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top story.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2019
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    Excellent western yarn. A top author
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  • B. N. Groves
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read loads of action
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2020
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    Good story like the old west once was
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