Two Thousand Grueling Miles Books
A QUEST – STAY ALIVE, KEEP FAMILY SAFE, AND ABOVE ALL ELSE, KEEP MOVING WEST. Young but determined, the man of the family too soon, Jake Zane comes of age with the help of a massive mute escaped slave. It’s conquer the wilderness, protect your mother and sisters, or die trying. A grueling challenge: 2,000 miles of rutted trail with little or no civilization, no water or far too much, wild animals, wicked weather, and savages both red and white. The good news: you have family and friends, and hundreds more making the trip. That is, until disease and accidents threaten everything. The Oregon Trail is the artery that brought lifeblood to the west, long before wagon or rail. It was the ultimate challenge for thousands who wanted land and opportunity. T wo Thousand Grueling Miles is a true family adventure tale full of can’t put it down action!
From the wilds of western Oregon on the banks of the Snake River, young Jake Zane is offered a job he can’t refuse. Locusts have cleaned out his fields, and it’s been survival from hunting and trapping. A decent wage and found, and the promise of a fat bonus…if he lives to collect it… He’s compelled to sign on as a wagon and mule train guard into unchartered territory, from Oregon to gold rush San Francisco. All that’s between him and a bonus that will carry Jake and his family through another year, are hundreds of savages, weather, a Sierra crossing, and wild animals on rugged trails. It’s get there with the cargo, or all is lost.
From best-selling author L.J. Martin comes the third book is this action-packed young adult western series. When Jake Zane arrives in San Francisco, a country boy in a wild and wooly city full of gold seekers, he finds himself among city folks both fair and crooked, saloons filled with ladies of the night and seamen off the 800 ships abandoned in the harbor. Soon, he’s crosswise with the Wallaby’s, San Francisco’s most dangerous Sydney Duck gang. Luckily, he has one friend, Lord Stanley-Smyth, a man of stature indebted to Jake. He soon finds himself at sea, working on one of the Lord’s coastal lumber schooners, then on a freighter bound to the Sandwich Islands. Jake is learning every step of the way. A coming-of-age novel full of blades, gun smoke, and danger lurking around every corner.
From best-selling author L.J. Martin comes the fourth book in this action-packed young adult western series. Join young Jake Zane on an unforgettable journey as he navigates the demands of his employer and mentor, Lord Stanley-Smyth. Tasked with a job he never desired, Jake becomes the trusted eyes and ears of the Lord, overseeing his latest acquisition—the legendary gold rush saloon and brothel, The Bucket of Blood. Witness the transformation of this notorious establishment into the city's most prestigious high-class saloon, gambling hall, and brothel, known as The Piccadilly. In this gripping narrative, Jake finds himself immersed in a world of gamblers, city cops, Chinese tong soldiers, and intriguing soiled doves. It's a challenging balancing act that forces a young country boy to mature quickly and comprehend the complex dynamics surrounding him. Prepare for a heart-pounding adventure where loyalty is tested, alliances are formed, and unexpected twists abound. The Two Thousand Grueling Miles series is a must-read family adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Experience non-stop action and riveting storytelling that will leave you unable to put the book down. Dive into this captivating tale today! The Two Thousand Grueling Miles series is a true family adventure tale full of can’t-put-it-down action.