3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing, Mar 31 2000
By rebekah Longwell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing (Paperback)
Stuart Brannon had everything a man could wish for, so what is he doing in the middle of a Colorado blizzard? Grief-stricken and bitter at God, he finds himself forced to spend the long,cold winter at broken Arrow Crossiing. Find out how he finally finds peace with both man and God in this enthralling novel of the Old West.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The beginning of a gripping saga . . ., Dec 28 2004
By Shannon McNear "shenandoahdawn" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing (Paperback)
After losing wife, baby, and cattle, Stuart Brannon abandons his Arizona ranch and heads north. A blizzard strands him at Broken Arrow Crossing, a remote Colorado stage station, and one thing after another keeps him busy throughout the winter - a wounded old prospector, an abused, pregnant Indian girl, idealistic gold seekers, and a showdown with outlaws.
In the wake of his loss, Brannon grapples with questions about God's sovereignty and love. The answers are never easy or trite - sometimes they don't come at all - but even as he deals with his sorrows, Brannon never gives up on his essential faith. He steadfastly does what he believes is right, no matter how difficult or nonsensical it may seem. His reward is in knowing he hasn't walked away from a situation till he's done all he can to better others' lives.
Well-written, more somber than some of Bly's later works, but plenty of appeal for those of us who love the stories of the Old West. Stuart Brannon is almost a cross between one of the legendary Sackett brothers and a Zane Grey hero, with an unashamed faith in Christ. Bly shatters the myth that genuine commitment to Biblical truth is only for women, children, and old people.
5.0 out of 5 stars
love this series and most of Stephen Bly's books, Aug 7 2010
By Judy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hard Winter at Broken Arrow Crossing (Paperback)
I think these books appeal to both genders. There is enough action to satisfy the guys and enough romance to satisfy the ladies. Most of his books are this way. Stephen is one of three authors that I really like. His books are well written and well researched.