Signs Of Life (Paperback)

Chris Towndrow

ISBN 10: 1739230604 / ISBN 13: 9781739230609

Editore: Valericain Press, 2023

Paperback. What time can't heal, love will.Arizona, 1878. When longtime widower Earl finds an injured deaf youth on the prairie, he reluctantly decides to help the boy as compensation for not being there to save his own wife and baby from a Mojave raiding party years earlier.He lodges the youngster, "Bill", with a local widow, Laura, whose daughter is deaf. Soon, sign language and shared loss deepen their friendship and begin his healing. Together, they stand firm against the town's prejudices, led by the boorish Mayor Potter.But just when Earl believes his life has turned a corner, and he is ready to embrace love for this new woman, he learns the truth about his lost family. As his dark past threatens to return, Earl must face his guilt and prejudice or risk losing everything again.Can Earl overcome his past failings and face down danger?Will Laura's kindness and faith be repaid?Can the boy's mistakes be fixed?Will love prevail?Signs Of Life is a slow-burn Western love story where guilt, prejudice and found family are tackled with hands and hearts.This book will appeal to those who enjoyed Clint Eastwood's portrayal of grouchy mid-lifer William Munny in "Unforgiven". It's been compared to "Open Range", and shares that film's mid-life love story and a central character looking to put his past behind him. It's also been likened to JoJo Moyes' "The Giver Of Stars", which deals with prejudice and boasts a strong female central character. Arizona, 1878. When longtime widower Earl Johnson finds an ambushed deaf youth, it forces him to confront his guilt and prejudices. It also brings a caring woman into his life. Can a new love mend his heart and soul? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781739230609

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Signs Of Life is a slow-burn Western love story where guilt, prejudice and found family are tackled with hands and hearts.

Arizona, 1878. When long-time widower Earl finds an injured deaf youth on the prairie, he reluctantly decides to help the young man as compensation for not being there to save his wife and baby from a Mojave raiding party years earlier.

He lodges “Bill” with a local widow, Laura, whose daughter is deaf. Soon, sign language and shared loss deepen their friendship and begin his healing. Together, they stand firm against the town’s prejudices, led by the boorish Mayor Potter.

But just when Earl believes his life has turned a corner, and he is ready to embrace love for this new woman, he learns the truth about his lost family.
As his dark past threatens to return, Earl must confront his guilt and prejudice or risk losing everything again.

Can Earl overcome his past failings and face down danger?
Will Laura’s kindness and faith be repaid?
Can the boy’s mistakes be fixed?
Will love prevail?


This book will appeal to those who enjoyed Clint Eastwood’s portrayal of grouchy mid-lifer William Munny in “Unforgiven”. It’s been compared to “Open Range”, and shares that film’s mid-life love story and a central character looking to put his past behind him. It’s also been likened to JoJo Moyes’ “The Giver Of Stars”, which deals with prejudice and boasts a strong female central character.

• Second chance romance
• Found family
• Disability rep
• Redemption
• Emotional scars
• Lone hero
• Revenge
• Widower & widow
• Damsel in distress
• Sunny vs grumpy

“This is not only a gritty Western, it’s a love story. It has everything you could want in a brilliant read and more. A book that will surely bring the love of Westerns to a new audience.” - Review

Informazioni sull'autore: Chris Towndrow is a multi-genre author, with a writing career spanning 30 years. He has produced 13 books, predominantly in romantic comedy, cosy mystery, and science fiction.

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Titolo: Signs Of Life (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Valericain Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new