

He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Stephen Bly (AugJune 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles. Tidied up by those who loved him and knew him best, Stuart Brannon's Final Shot delivers and reminds us what we'll miss most about the beloved author.” Jerry B. Ironic then, that only his death could leave this one not quite finished. Bly gives you the full experience, every detail, evoking a period he has mastered.

“One hallmark of Stephen Bly's classic westerns is that they are complete - no shortcuts. No way could Stuart Brannon refuse a personal request from the President of the United States.įilled with humor and heart, adventure and romance, “Stuart Brannon’s Last Shot” is the story of a man who embodied the Code of the West. Marshal can disappear and no one knows why. Tell folks you’re going to the Exposition.


Then the telegram Stuart, I need you in Portland. His life no longer consisted of bloodthirsty men to track down… people trying to kill him… lawless gangs preying on the innocent. Even an emotional appeal for a longtime friend didn’t persuade him. In 1905, at 58 years old, legendary lawman Stuart Brannon – now a rancher and widower – had no intention of leaving his beloved Arizona Territory to attend the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, nor to participate in the celebrity golf tournament for the Willamette Orphan Farm. IT TOOK A PERSONAL REQUEST FROM PRESIDENT TEDDY ROOSEVELT TO PUT STUART BRANNON BACK IN ACTION
