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They Called Us Cowboys

By: John Thurmond, Pale Horse Publications
Narrated by: Jeremy Russell
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Dan Brady and Jimmy Ray. One of White lineage, the other of Indian decent. Brothers by choice (and possibly necessity) from being raised in a Chicago orphanage run by nuns. They parted ways after being kicked out of the orphanage. Dan became a lawman. Jimmy Ray changed his name and became an outlaw.

When their paths finally crossed again, Brady wired for help from the Texas Rangers. Being afraid his long-ago friend would come after him, Brady took the time to write down everything he could recall about their past lives. He left his memoirs in the hands of the local banker for safekeeping, with directions for it all to be given to the first Ranger who answered the wire, should something happen to him before help could arrive.

Texas Ranger Beacher Tolbert just happened to be the closest to San Angelo, Texas, when Austin received the wire from Sheriff Dan Brady. Arriving the day the townsfolk were burying the good sheriff from being killed by a lightning strike, Tolbert was mystified at first, unsure of just why the lawman had needed a Ranger’s assistance. The reasons were soon made clear when the banker handed over Brady’s letters, and Beacher found himself once again knee deep in a real mess—from bank robbery to murder to extortion to kidnapping. It was up to Ranger Tolbert to straighten it all out and bring law and order back to San Angelo, Texas.

©2021 John Thurmond (P)2022 JC Hulsey

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Highly recommended 👂🎧👂

If you like the classic Western genre, don’t hesitate to pick up this recording. Thurmond writes an engaging coming-of-age adventure story of Jimmy Ray and Dan, while Russell’s authentic charm and easygoing drawl carry you through each scene. Creative collaborations like this are why I love audiobooks so much. 👍👍

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Great narration!

I thought the narration was great! I typically don't read this genre, westerners, but my husband and I both enjoyed this book. We both agreed that we would purchase more books by this narrator!

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Indeed a classic western

Overall good story, and Dan (last-name-withheld to avoid a spoiler) has an arc that starts out traditional but ends in surprise. I would have enjoyed a longer story and didn't need the mentions of the traditional gunslingers (Jesse James and Bill Hickock are mentioned for no real reason), but am a fan just the same.

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Excellent.

Jeremy Russell’s interpretation of this story is unmatched. Voice smooth as silk. The story is a good one!

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Interesting Story

I don't normally read or listen to westerns but I really enjoyed this story and the narration was very impressive. Jeremy really brought all the characters to life. Excellent job!

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Great classic western! Wonderful narration!

Thoroughly enjoyed this story and its narration. Made me realize I have neglected the classic western genre.

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