Geronimo Must Die by J.R. Lindermuth
Boys of my generation grew up playing cowboys and
Indians. Our attraction to the Wild West was reinforced by books, magazines,
radio shows (TV came later; I was in high school when my family got our first
set) and Saturday matinees.
If such things can be an influence--and I believe
they are--I might add I grew up (and now live again) in a house built by a man
who rode with Buffalo Bill Cody, my mother said she read a lot of Pulp Westerns
while carrying me, and my own early reading included a good dose of Zane Grey,
Emerson Hough, Vardis Fisher and similar writers.
My preference in our games was always to portray the
Indian, though I knew that fated me to generally be the loser.
I've always had an affinity for the Indian, which
was nourished by spring hunts for arrowheads and other artifacts, reading and
studying about their ways and culture. I consider the cruel and degrading
reservation system one of the major blots on the history of our nation.
Another of my primary interests is the writing of
mysteries and historical fiction. So it wasn't unusual for me to combine these elements
in one story.
Mickey Free, my protagonist, is based on a real,
enigmatic man. His mother was Mexican but his paternity is less certain. As a
boy, he was kidnapped and adopted by the Apache. Later he became a scout and
translator for the Army and assisted in the final capture of Geronimo (another
intriguing person). My story is mostly fiction, though I've tried to be true to
these two main characters and the culture of the people. Here's the blurb for
the book:
Geronimo and rascally half-breed Indian scout Mickey
Free have never been friends.
Yet, Mickey has already saved Geronimo's life twice
(without acknowledgement) and is the only one who can keep the great Apache
leader out of the sniper's sights now. The sniper has already murdered several
tribal leaders and Mickey believes it's all a plot to prompt a great runaway
from the hated San Carlos reservation.
Mickey's efforts are stymied by Al Sieber, head of
scouts, and John Clum, reservation agent, as well as suspicion of other
Indians. Adding to his problems, Mickey is in love with a girl whose name he
keeps forgetting to ask and who may be allied to the plot.
Only perseverance, risk to his life and, eventually,
Geronimo's help will enable Mickey to resolve this dangerous situation.
Bio: A retired newspaper editor, J. R. Lindermuth
lives and writes in a house built by a man who rode with Buffalo Bill Cody. He
has published 16 novels and a non-fiction regional history. His short stories
and articles have been published in a variety of magazines. He is a member of
International Thriller Writers and is a past vice president of the Short
Mystery Fiction Society.
Links:
Webpage: http://www.jrlindermuth.net
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/author/jrlindermuth
FB author page:
https://www.facebook.com/John-Lindermuth-175253187537/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrlindermuth
In addition to Sundown Press
http://sundownpress.com/ and Amazon, his books are also available from
Barnes & Noble and other fine bookstores.
Comments
Some of us "girls" grew up playing Cowboys and Indians too. LOL
Loved the book!
I loved this book--so realistic and talk about being pulled right into the story, all the way through. I'm looking forward to your next release from Sundown Press, coming in a few months! Congratulations on GERONIMO MUST DIE--an excellent tale!
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