CHL Book Enterprises

"More faces of the west."

BEYOND THE BIG RIVER
and other western stories

by
Chuck Lewis

iUniverse, Inc., 2006; soft cover, 240 pages. (ISBN 0-595-39922-3)
$15.95 + $2.5 S&H

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"The fateful trials of a wagon train crossing the Mississippi; the entertaining conversation between two old-timers killing time instead of bad guys; a sheriff with heart trouble still trying to do his job on the plains of Kansas; a touching Wyoming tale of an aging rancher out for revenge; a Boston lady discovering violence in Tombstone, Arizona; the poignant memoir of a youth facing a gallows in Texas; a wounded marshal caught up in a disturbing family death near Cripple Creek, Colorado; a desperate man full of love for his dying wife in Dodge City, Kansas; an Arizona posse out for the kill; and an injured gambler cared for by a traveling troupe of prostitutes in Nevada.

"Such are the men and women who fill the pages of ten new intriguing tales of the American west of the nineteenth century. These narratives of human interest are all wrapped up in themes of mystery, death, love, and dedication. Forgoing the standard heroics and shoot-'em-up action found in formula westerns, this collection of stories intimately explores the people and their continual struggle with themselves and each other as they each seek their own brand of justice." (Synopsis from book cover).

NOTE: This book is also available as an Adobe eBook @ $6.00 (ISBN 0-595-84310-7).
E-books must be ordered from the publisher. See phone number here below.

BOOK REVIEWS

WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT
BEYOND THE BIG RIVER (Released June, 2006)

"I had to get this new book right away! I loved all the stories, but each one left me wanting more. They were complete, but seemed like chapters from a whole book. They teased me into wanting to know more! Mister Lewis always leaves me wanting more. That's a good thing, I guess. I like his writing and I keep watching for new books from him. I finished this one in two days!" (lady reader, Wickenburg, Arizona).

"This is a one day or less read, because you can't put it down once you've started! Everything is in this book. Love, lust, murder, honor, gunfights, wagon wrecks, marriage, death, drama, romance, and just generally a cross-section of life in the old west. This book is like ice cream on a Sunday afternoon in August. A real treat. It goes with my special books." (Daniel B.; Edna, Kansas).

"I just read Chuck's 'Beyond The Big River And Other Western Stories.' I have to say Chuck is an incredible writer! This book consists of several short stories, and all were very well written. I read the book in two days. I will definitely be ordering more ... and would recommend his books to everyone!" (Mike M.; Santee, California).

"This is a great collection of western short stories, just what I need for break time at work. I appreciated it very much." (William S.; Canton, Ohio)

"Whoa, Nellie! This man can write! What a wide range of subjects in this book. I think I'm going to get more of Lewis's books." (G. Frank M.; Orlando, Florida)

RETAILERS: Available from Ingram Book Group, or Baker & Taylor, or can also be ordered directly from the publisher, iUniverse, Inc., Bloomington, Indiana, toll-free at 1-800-AUTHORS: (288-4677), Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm, Eastern Time.