Fiction Based on Strange, But True, History
True, riveting stories of American criminal activity are explored through unique stories of historical romantic suspense. Collect them all and be inspired by the hope that always finds its way even in the darkest of times.
Based on real events beginning in 1797 — Rachel Taylor lives a rather mundane existence at the way station her family runs along the Wilderness Road in Tennessee. She attends her friend’s wedding only to watch it dissolve in horror has the groom, Wiley Harpe, and his cousin become murderers on the run, who drag their families along. Declaring a “war on all humanity,” the Harpes won’t be stopped, and Ben Langford is on their trail to see if his own cousin was one of their latest victims. How many will die before peace can return to the frontier?
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: The Blue Cloak
Book Author: Shannon McNear
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"And I'll be praying for you, every day". . . . . . . . . . ."Who was he to this girl, that she should care? But he'd likely need every one of those prayers."
Benjamin Langford covets the prayers of a young way station owner's daughter as he departs on a journey to avenge the murder of his cousin; joining a posse determined to bring the notorious Harpe brothers to trial, he fears the outcome will never be able to erase the regret that he feels over letting Thomas travel on ahead of him. Ironically, the lovely Miss Taylor is not only acquainted with one of Ben's university friends, but she also witnessed the wedding of her best friend to none other than Wiley Harpe; never imagining the darkness now known to be embedded in that man's soul.
As Ben traverses the wilds of Tennesee and Kentucky, his path overlaps that of the notorious criminals over and over again. The trail of destruction they leave in their wake is nauseating in its cruelty, and Ben's promise to Rachel Taylor that he would look after her beloved friend requires more of him than either thought possible. Will it ever end? And will the sweet connection between Ben and Rachel ever have the chance to flourish under such a heavy cloak of sadness and perdition; only time will tell.
Concentrating on the heroic rather than the heinous, the author deftly tells the tale of two historic serial killers, whose sadistic hearts and souls sent them, along with the women they virtually held hostage, on a homicidal rampage that can scarcely be described by mere words on a page. Surrounding the horrible recounts with the light of God's providence, presence, and protection, "The Blue Cloak" serves as a testament to those whose bravery and courage prevailed upon them to search for weeks upon end in order for justice to prevail. It's a story more than worth reading.
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