Snake oil salesmen, millionaire ranchers, and cowboy comfort food

Jan 23, 2025 5:31 pm

January, '25

Howdy pard,

Ooh boy, that new year sure kicks in quick, doesn’t it? I barely catch my breath from Christmas, and they go and throw me into a whole new year, starting from scratch. Luckily, this whisky here is good no matter what time of year it is. Here, pull up a stool and share a glass with me.

There’s no better way to greet January than with a new book, and I’ve brought lots to choose from. Grab yourself a free novel or two, or help yourself to huge discounts on a whole range of page turners. I’ll you all about the history and origins of those shifty ‘snake oil salesmen’, as well as the richest city in the world – in Wyoming, believe it or not. I’ve got a documentary all about what makes Tombstone, Arizona, so special, and a recipe for One Pot Cowboy Casserole.

Now, let me top up your glass there. As my ol’ grandpa used to say, ‘There’s no place ’round the campfire for a quitter’s blanket’.

Action, adventure and thrills

It doesn’t get better than this bundle of free thriller and suspense novels by a group of really talented authors. There’s something for everyone – and don’t forget, help yourself – they are all free!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

Frontier Justice, by Michael Cardwell
The Killing House, by Gomery Kimber
War Monger, by Monique Singleton
Shadows of Deceit, by Diane Scotland

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Snake oil salesmen

‘Snake oil’. Those two seemingly innocent words bring to mind seedy profiteers, fake cures, fraudulent hucksters, fraudulent goods, frauds, quacks, traveling salesmen with dubious morals, charlatans, and a host of other suspicious characters.

‘Snake oil salesman’ was almost a cottage industry in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with shady characters and confidence tricksters hawking their questionable goods across not just the West but the entire United States. But how did ‘snake oil’ become one of the most recognizable aspects of Old West history? Find out more here: https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/snake-oil-salesmen/

‘Non-stop cowboy action’

Thank you to everyone who has picked themselves up a copy of Redding’s Fandango – the reviews have been great:

“The story starts fast and runs hard. Six-shooters, Winchesters and Bowie knives are the tools of the trade and they get well used. If Sol didn't have bad luck, he would have no luck at all. This story brings the non-stop cowboy action all the way to the end.”

The book is also now available on major ebook retailers - or check out the extra special edition containing exclusive content and a story epilogue not available from other retailers, delivered by Bookfunnel, and readable on any device.

You can find it here:

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More great reading

There’s nothing like a great story, and these free quality titles are just waiting for you to start page one! Pick one, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – they won’t cost you a cent!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

The Invisible Cipher, by Ida Smith
Shadows in Deerview, by Victor Dain
The Fibronacci Murders, by Dale E Lehman
Antiques to Die For, by Peyton Stone

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Did you know?

Cheyenne, Wyoming was known as the richest city in the world in 1884 because of its large population of millionaire cattlemen. At the time, the city had a population of about 7,000 people.

Historical fiction on a budget

Historical thrillers and mysteries – do I need to say more? Take your pick from some of the best historical fiction currently available, straight from the keyboards of some of the best writers in their field. These books are waiting for you right now. Don’t wait – they are only available for a limited time!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

Samurai, by Joanna White
The Devil’s Spies, by K C Sivils
The Patriot’s Daughter, by Vanessa Lind
Bad Blood, by C R Dempsey

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Time for a good read

Historical thrillers and mysteries – do I need to say more? Take your pick from some of the best historical fiction currently available, straight from the keyboards of some of the best writers in their field. These books are waiting for you right now. Pick one, pick ten, pick them all – but don’t wait – they are only available for a limited time!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

The Long Winter of Midgardr, by Edale Lane
Devil’s Island, by C R Dempsey
The Shanghai Secret, by Vanessa Lind
Down the Rivers of Peril, by Bill Weimuth

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Documentary: Tombstone Arizona: The Truth is Stranger than Fiction

Wyatt Earp, the Birdcage Saloon, the Oriental Saloon, the Bloody Bucket saloon… and the shootout at the OK Corral. Tombstone Arizona right holds a special place in American folklore. Find out more about the town of Tombstone, Arizona in the time of the Old West in this great documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvqwFcieyxI

Intrigue, action and adventure

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

Murder 101, by Sophie Michaels
Skies of Deception, by Cam Shaw
Patriot Recruit, by Sam Cogley
The Extractor, by Ethan Jones

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New Year’s reading resolution

The New Year is great time to turn the page – of your new free books! Pick one, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – they are all free, and time is ticking.

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

Ghosts of Texas, by Tommie Wendall
My Last Voyage, by Danny J Bradbury
Blood of Druids, by Robb Pritchard
The Golden Squire, by Mette Hom

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One Pot Cowboy Casserole

This is comfort food for the cowboy soul, and you’ll love it. It’s cheesy, filling, and topped with biscuits. It is also an excellent recipe for beginner Dutch oven cooks, because it’s pretty easy! Cowboy chef Kent Rollins will take you through cooking this delicious yet simple meal for the whole bunkhouse.

Watch him make it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfiy0D4TJlc

Get to know Sheriff Sol Redding

Grab your copy of my western Redding’s Fandango right here:

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Your free western

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