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The Painted Sky #6
Betrayal
In the aftermath of the Apache raid, Sheriff Teddy Westcott has some questions for Marianne Freeman, questions about the murder of Ahab Hawthorne that are difficult for her to answer.
Yet before the air has cleared from the attack by Blood Lance, or Marianne can properly respond to the Sheriff's accusations, she and the other widows and the preacher brothers are betrayed, as one double cross leads to another. In a matter of minutes, no one is sure who is on whose side anymore, who is friend and who is foe, or if anyone can be trusted. Meanwhile, on the desert horizon, a new danger is building, one greater than any the preachers and widows have faced before.
Faith and prayers continue to give them strength but there is no certainty that any of them are going to come out of this fresh confrontation alive.
Yet before the air has cleared from the attack by Blood Lance, or Marianne can properly respond to the Sheriff's accusations, she and the other widows and the preacher brothers are betrayed, as one double cross leads to another. In a matter of minutes, no one is sure who is on whose side anymore, who is friend and who is foe, or if anyone can be trusted. Meanwhile, on the desert horizon, a new danger is building, one greater than any the preachers and widows have faced before.
Faith and prayers continue to give them strength but there is no certainty that any of them are going to come out of this fresh confrontation alive.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 28, 2013
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Murray Pura
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books published in 2023
KINGFISHER CROSS
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UNDER THE STONES
available on Amazon, B&N, Indigo, etc.
listed for Best Series of the Year Award 2023
Hemingway Award 2022 Seattle
Word Guild Award 2022, 2012 Toronto
books published in 2023
KINGFISHER CROSS
NEVENA IN LOVE
CLARA RAVEN
UNDER THE STONES
available on Amazon, B&N, Indigo, etc.
listed for Best Series of the Year Award 2023
Hemingway Award 2022 Seattle
Word Guild Award 2022, 2012 Toronto
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September 13, 2013
On the heels of Volume Five in the exciting The Painted Sky series, comes this new chapter called Betrayal that’s fraught with tension, fast and furious action, and is hotter than the Mexican desert!
Upon the grim discovery that Hawthorn was shot in the back with a Henry rifle, Sheriff Teddy Westcott aims his gun at Marianne accusing her of being the murderer. Before the preaching David brothers can react, Westcott secures the upper-hand with a swift and orchestrated plan of attack against the brothers and the widows, and soon has them all under his control.
As they all wait at the Church at Lazarus Top for the Sheriff’s mysterious guests of honour to arrive, one of Hawthorne’s men is seen by them all, standing at the foot of the hill in the distance holding an Apache warrior in his arms. What can this mean for them all? It’s not long before the evil Bishop of Tucumcari and men arrive, taking deadly charge of the situation. It looks to be all over for the brothers, with Brett David being the first brother ordered to be shot.
What an incredible series The Painted Sky is turning out to be! Racing along at break-neck speed, this arresting volume grabs you and holds on tight. This volume is a thrilling and engaging story that’s set in the sweltering Mexican desert, and causing the temperature to rise quite a few degrees with the sizzling romance between the lovely dark-haired Teresina and Cana. Enjoyable reading!
Upon the grim discovery that Hawthorn was shot in the back with a Henry rifle, Sheriff Teddy Westcott aims his gun at Marianne accusing her of being the murderer. Before the preaching David brothers can react, Westcott secures the upper-hand with a swift and orchestrated plan of attack against the brothers and the widows, and soon has them all under his control.
As they all wait at the Church at Lazarus Top for the Sheriff’s mysterious guests of honour to arrive, one of Hawthorne’s men is seen by them all, standing at the foot of the hill in the distance holding an Apache warrior in his arms. What can this mean for them all? It’s not long before the evil Bishop of Tucumcari and men arrive, taking deadly charge of the situation. It looks to be all over for the brothers, with Brett David being the first brother ordered to be shot.
What an incredible series The Painted Sky is turning out to be! Racing along at break-neck speed, this arresting volume grabs you and holds on tight. This volume is a thrilling and engaging story that’s set in the sweltering Mexican desert, and causing the temperature to rise quite a few degrees with the sizzling romance between the lovely dark-haired Teresina and Cana. Enjoyable reading!
March 10, 2017
Painted Sky part #6 Betrayal by Murray Pura
I love to watch John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart western movies—Murray Pura's Painted Sky reminds me of those westerns. Each of these short stories follows the widows as they struggle to fight against evil men who are responsible for their tragedies, grief and problems. However, these are not your average women, which these men soon learn.
-6. Betrayal
They survived the Indian attack but will they survive the corrupt sheriff's lies and betrayal? What a shock to learn who the mastermind is behind all the greed and the sheriff's boss—someone the preacher brothers actually know and thought was trustworthy. When all seems lost and no way out God sends a most unlikely rescuer. Wow, more and more surprises around every bend. But is this the last of the evil men and their treachery?
~I received an e-book copy of Painted Sky (the complete set in one, parts 1-8) from the author, (no monetary gain were exchanged), this is my honest review~
I love to watch John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart western movies—Murray Pura's Painted Sky reminds me of those westerns. Each of these short stories follows the widows as they struggle to fight against evil men who are responsible for their tragedies, grief and problems. However, these are not your average women, which these men soon learn.
-6. Betrayal
They survived the Indian attack but will they survive the corrupt sheriff's lies and betrayal? What a shock to learn who the mastermind is behind all the greed and the sheriff's boss—someone the preacher brothers actually know and thought was trustworthy. When all seems lost and no way out God sends a most unlikely rescuer. Wow, more and more surprises around every bend. But is this the last of the evil men and their treachery?
~I received an e-book copy of Painted Sky (the complete set in one, parts 1-8) from the author, (no monetary gain were exchanged), this is my honest review~
August 31, 2013
The Painted Sky vol 6 Betrayl
By: Murray Pura
After the raid by the Apache's Sheriff Westcott accuses Marianne of killing Ahab Hawthorne. Now the Sheriff has all the David brothers and the widows held captive. Marianne is being used as bait tied to the front door. This volume is filled with action and will keep you on your toes. There is betrayal! Who do you trust. No matter what is going on they hold to their faith. Lift their prayers up to the Lord to help them. You are gonna be on edge. Who lives? Another great story written by Murray. You want some excitement read this series.
By: Murray Pura
After the raid by the Apache's Sheriff Westcott accuses Marianne of killing Ahab Hawthorne. Now the Sheriff has all the David brothers and the widows held captive. Marianne is being used as bait tied to the front door. This volume is filled with action and will keep you on your toes. There is betrayal! Who do you trust. No matter what is going on they hold to their faith. Lift their prayers up to the Lord to help them. You are gonna be on edge. Who lives? Another great story written by Murray. You want some excitement read this series.
September 2, 2013
Where we were left hanging in the fifth volume, the action immediately picks up in this sixth volume. There was hardly a moment to take a breath—I was sucked in by the story and transformed back in time and trying to survive the heart stopping action and heart pounding romance between the pages. This is such an exciting series—a must-read!
Can’t wait to see what’s happening in the next volume.
Can’t wait to see what’s happening in the next volume.
December 5, 2013
It appears that the good guys are all barricaded at Lazarus Top Church. The Apaches have all gone back to their own territory, at peace with the settlers, preachers and widows because of an act of mercy.
The real enemy shows their evil hand -- Sheriff Westcott has a partner/leader in The Bishop of Tucumcari who leads The Five Hundred and El Satan Blanco. The Five Hundred are the most dangerous, planning to kill the homesteaders and blame the Apaches. The homesteaders watch the night light up with the fires of their homes set ablaze by The Five Hundred. They know that these men will be coming with more guns — more than the homesteaders have for defense.
The real enemy shows their evil hand -- Sheriff Westcott has a partner/leader in The Bishop of Tucumcari who leads The Five Hundred and El Satan Blanco. The Five Hundred are the most dangerous, planning to kill the homesteaders and blame the Apaches. The homesteaders watch the night light up with the fires of their homes set ablaze by The Five Hundred. They know that these men will be coming with more guns — more than the homesteaders have for defense.
October 4, 2013
The battle with the Indians is over for now, but a new problem emmerses. People are not who you thought they were and now the Preachers have a bigger problem...and then there are the Five Hundred to wait for...and see if you live through that. Oh, for the next volume...always suspense!
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