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South in the Fall: Book #3 in The Apprentice Serices (The Apprentice Series) Kindle Edition

by Frank Kelso (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 218 ratings

When 12, Blackthorn Wolfe hid when Comanches killed his family.

But at 17, he accepts any risk to prove he is NOT a coward.

Blackie begged for a chance to prove himself Pascal's Chief Scout.

His test is to lead a mule train from El Paso to Fort Laramie in 1858.

Pascal LeBrun, his godfather, and owner of the mule-train freight business, calls Blackie’s bluff. “If you take this job and fail, I’ll question why I keep you around.”

Failure means Pascal will toss him out with nothing – no horse, no saddle, no weapons.

No one out West will cut him any slack because of his age - Seventeen.

He must stand as a man, leading his team, and keeping them alive while crossing hostile lands.

Will Blackie succeed in Pascal’s challenge or lose his apprenticeship and be left behind?


South in the Fall is the third dramatic story in The Apprentice Series of pioneer westerns. If you like rich descriptions, multidimensional characters, and tales that bring history to life, then you’ll love Frank Kelso’s coming-of-age novels!

Buy South in the Fall to journey through the Old West today!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KWLCD9Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beachfront Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 430 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733543347
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Apprentice Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 218 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 the book's writing engaging, with one noting its unique tone and tempo. The plot receives positive feedback for its excellent storyline, with one customer highlighting its lessons about trading and life. Customers appreciate the character development, and one customer particularly enjoys the geographic descriptions of the journeys, with detailed accounts of towns and areas in Colorado and New Mexico.

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Customers find the book highly readable, with the writing keeping them engaged and wanting more. One customer particularly appreciates the tone and tempo of the author's writing.

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"...His newest writing is superb. His ability to tell a story is amazing. I love the tone and tempo of his writing...." Read more

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6 customers mention "Plot"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, with one customer highlighting its many action scenes and another noting its lessons about trading and life.

"...There were several action scenes, a story of saving a sweetheart. The author provided a lot of details about an era not familiar to many...." Read more

"...been killed by the Cheyenne, learns to be a leader and many lessons about trading and life. This was an adventurous story with lots of wild moments." Read more

"...His newest writing is superb. His ability to tell a story is amazing. I love the tone and tempo of his writing...." Read more

"...Can't wait for the next episode of this story. Funny and thought provoking experience. Enjoyed reading your series." Read more

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Customers appreciate the geographic descriptions in the book, with one mentioning detailed accounts of towns and areas in Colorado and New Mexico.

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"...The historical setting easy to follow and descriptions of towns and areas of Colorado and New Mexico, are described in a manner that makes them live." Read more

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  • Big Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Journey
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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    I enjoyed this novel about a young man given more responsibility in a transportation of goods business in the days before the railroad. Roads were rough, trails still needed to be discovered and marked, agreements needed to be made with customers, competitors, and those who claimed the land and didn't want others to cross it. There were several action scenes, a story of saving a sweetheart. The author provided a lot of details about an era not familiar to many. A great read.
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  • Crazyman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good writing and storytelling
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
    I've read several of Frank's books, including all four from this series. Enjoyed them all. I gave this four stars because of so many proofing errors.
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  • ConLee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Western Read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2020
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    I enjoyed reading this book. It was a learning experience about the way the untamed west got their supplies from very brave people who brought food, house hold supplies, powder and shot on mule backs and wagons through very treacherous and mountainous territories to trading posts and small towns. Blackie, a seventeen year old, serving as an apprentice to his godfather, Pascal, after being found when he was thirteen after his family had been killed by the Cheyenne, learns to be a leader and many lessons about trading and life. This was an adventurous story with lots of wild moments.
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  • Ed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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    I wait anxiously every time i receive an e mail telling me another book is being released by Me Kelso. His newest writing is superb. His ability to tell a story is amazing. I love the tone and tempo of his writing. I see that the next episode is not due to be released until next April. Please, work harder dear author. That is too long to wait, especially during a pandemic...
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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    Well written and the characters have definite distinct personalities. The historical setting easy to follow and descriptions of towns and areas of Colorado and New Mexico, are described in a manner that makes them live.
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  • JayWeese
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story with strong characters
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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    I liked the first two books better as they had more complete stories #3 was a good read but didn't build anything to make more stories about . cleaning Blackies wound with alcohol would not have happened for a few years
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  • Carolyn F. Selway
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this series of Blackthorn Wolfe
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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    Unfortunate events lead to a young man being left in the world alone and scared.
    God is watching and shines luck on this boy while learning life lessons and compassion. Highly recommended series. Look forward to the 4th book
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021
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    Great read! Can't wait for the next episode of this story. Funny and thought provoking experience. Enjoyed reading your series.
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  • Kopi
    5.0 out of 5 stars superb and historically accurate account.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2021
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    Terrific account of the hard times trading and crossing the hostile expanse of America’s western trails. A worthwhile and enjoyable read.
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  • John MacDonald
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bogged down in excessive descriptors of daily life on the trail and geography
    Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2020
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    This is the third in a four book series. I found it tough going at times due to the excessive descriptors of the daily lives of the characters and the daily chores described in minute detail. There is not a lot of action and some of the characters need more fleshing out. I think it would be a better read if more detail was provided about the thoughts and actions of the lead character, Blackie. Book one was the best of the three. I hope book four is less descriptive of the mundane and involves more action for the main characters.
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