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Today is a blog tour for Ms. Faith Blum’s newest western novel! I recently read my first Hymns of the West book and I loved it! So you should definitely check out the series. And best part is, book 1 is free right now. 😀

Before I share an excerpt, here’s a little bit about the book and the author!

Joshua woke with a quiet groan. As his senses woke up one at a time, he cracked his eyelids open. Sure enough, there was a silhouetted form standing at the foot of the bed. From the smell, the person was either from the brothel down the street or had recently left one.

He forced himself to breathe evenly and reached for the knife in his thigh holster. With as tough and evil a voice as he could imitate, he spoke, “State your intentions.”

Pinkerton detective, Joshua Brookings, is sent on a job that seems simple on the surface. His fellow detective has been kidnapped and his boss, William Pinkerton senses foul play. Joshua is sent to investigate Edward’s case in hopes of finding the kidnapped detective and helping solve the case that has taken over ten years to investigate.

Arriving in Cheyenne, Joshua finds much more than a simple kidnapping. Yet again, he must go undercover, something he made his boss promise never to make him do again. The only Christian in the outlaw group, Joshua falters and almost loses faith in God’s providence. Will he stand on the solid Rock or drown in the sinking sand?

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The Author

Faith Blum started writing at an early age. She started even before she could read! She even thought she could write better than Dr. Seuss. Now that she’s grown up a little more, she knows she will probably never reach the success of Dr. Seuss, but that doesn’t stop her from trying. When she isn’t writing, Faith enjoys doing many right-brained activities such as reading, crafting, writing, playing piano, and playing games with her family. One of her dreams is to visit Castle City, Montana someday to see the ghost town she chose for her characters to live in. She currently lives on a hobby farm with her family in Wisconsin.

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Excerpt!

By seven o’clock, Joshua was back in his hotel room. In the morning, he would finish reading the notes and have a plan formulated.

He pulled a pencil and pad of paper from his saddlebag and started a preliminary report on his hypotheses, comparing and contrasting each. The outlaw one was more plausible and easier to defend against. Plus statehood was still years in the future, so why the hurry?

A knock on his door interrupted his musings. “Who is it?” he asked as he hid his saddlebags under the bed.

“Sheriff Granger.”

Joshua took out his pistol and opened the door slowly. The sheriff stepped into the room and looked at the pistol.

“Usually it’s the outlaws who greet me with a pistol.”

Joshua grinned, holstered his gun, and held out his hand. “Joshua Brookings. Nice to meet you. Elizabeth’s told me many good things about you. Sorry about the gun, but I’m too close to finding answers to take any risks now.”

Leland shook Joshua’s hand. “I understand. I’d probably do the same thing in your shoes. But how do you know you can trust me?”

Joshua gestured toward the chair under the window and the sheriff sat in it while Joshua sat on the bed. “Edward Harris put you on his ‘people you can trust’ list.”

Sheriff Granger grunted. “So he investigated me, did he? I suppose that’s a good thing. What d’you need from me?”

“The names of two capable, single, young men who might be interested in helping Elizabeth and me track down the kidnappers.”

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Giveaway!

Faith is giving away a full set of paperback books! Fill out this form to earn entries to the giveaway. Each entry gives you one point, plus there are opportunities for bonus entries.

Facebook Party!

To celebrate her release, Faith is holding a Facebook party on March 31st from 2-4 Central time. You can join her and 3 other authors here. There will be fun, games, giveaways, excerpts, and more. Some of the giveaways will stay open through Friday evening, April 1st. Fun fact: the other three authors are all homeschool moms.

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Tour Schedule

March 26

Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections-Tour Introduction

Writing Dreams-Excerpt and Spotlight

God’s Peculiar Treasure Rae-Spotlight

Frances Hoelsma-Excerpt, Spotlight, Interview

Tee Garner-Excerpt, Spotlight, Interview

March 28

George’s Shorts-Spotlight, Review, Interview

Karan Eleni-Excerpt, Spotlight, Review

BlondeRJ-Excerpt

Rebekah Lyn Books-Excerpt

Zerina Blossom’s Books-Excerpt, Spotlight

Life is a Four-Letter Word-Spotlight

March 29

In the Bookcase-Excerpt, Review

Ruth’s Real Life-Excerpt

Kelsey’s Notebook-Review, Interview

Shire Reviews-Review

With a Joyful Noise-Excerpt, Spotlight

Melanie D. Snitker, Author-Excerpt, Spotlight

Wildflower Acres-Spotlight

March 30

Clean Indie Reads-Spotlight

Jaye L. Knight-Excerpt, Spotlight

Stories by Firefly-Excerpt, Spotlight, Interview

Chess Desalls-Excerpt

Kendra’s Thoughts-Excerpt, Interview

March 31

Prairie Dust Trail-Review

David Todd-Interview

The Overactive Imagination-Excerpt

Reading in June-Excerpt, Spotlight

Rachel Rossano’s Words-Excerpt, Spotlight

Trust and Obey-Guest Post, Spotlight

April 1

Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections-Tour Wrap-up, giveaway announcement