The Rawlins Saga, Book Four, The Road to Yellowstone
By the early 1880s the Rawlins family ranch was well established in the remote Paradise Valley of the Montana Territory. Sarah was encouraging Virgil to turn over more of the daily ranching chores to their sons and daughters. And such was their plan until daughter Katie rebels, leading the family into turmoil and a dangerous conflict. Rawlins is once again forced to strap on his gun belt but soon finds himself needing help. When daughter Hannah and son-in-law Malachi Johnson return to the territory, Malachi joins his mentor, Rawlins, to face a powerful group of businessmen who are trafficking women for their saloons and bordellos.
A Reader’s Review of Rawlins: The Road to Yellowstone
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read with an Inspiring Historical Perspective
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
After six months of heavy reading of historical nonfiction, I wanted a break. Having met the author over dinner on a visit to Denver, I decided to read “Rawlins, The Road to Yellowstone.” Set in the time frame of the waning days of the Wild West near the end of the Buffalo slaughter, the completion of the transcontinental railroad, and establishment of Yellowstone National Park, (Originally known by another name), the book fills an important gap in historical fiction.
The last in a series of books, I decided to read the final volume. I was delighted to be able to pick up the story and follow it to completion without confusion. The author has done his historical research and developed a storyline that is exceedingly plausible. I read the book in four settings, and came away entertained, educated, and inspired. I think I’ll go back and read the previous four volumes as well!
Well, I just did! I read all 4 in the series and experienced the thrill of a lifetime. The author captured the historical physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual struggles of a returning combat veteran of the not so Civil War era.
For those looking to bridge the history of US expansion of the northwestern frontier from a human perspective, Rick’s series is a must read!