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Scoundrel In The Thick (The Thomas Scoundrel Series) Paperback – October 18, 2021

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A National Indie Excellence Award finalist from the author of Martin's Way that Reedsy calls, "A fast-paced, panoramic page-turner....perfect for a wide-screen epic movie."

COLORADO, 1882. When his best friend's fiancée is kidnapped, an unlikely hero must battle robber barons, bandit gangs, the US Cavalry, and Cheyenne warriors to bring her home. Along the way he will also have to foil a plot to steal a country.

Civil war hero and adventurer Thomas Scoundrel didn't expect the search to be easy. He also didn't expect to be beaten and tossed into a desert ravine by a powerful cattle baron, tortured and held captive in an Indian village, or pursued for weeks by dozens of hired guns. No matter where he turns, he is in the thick of it, and his life is on the line.

Scoundrel in the Thick is packed with unforgettable characters, heart-pounding action, spectacular locations, buckets of humor– and plenty of dynamite.

Praise for Scoundrel in the Thick
Goodreads proclaims, "Historical fiction done right, and one of our favorite reads of the year."

"Right up there with the best of the best. Fans of Colleen McCullough, Bernard Cornwell, James Michener, and Ken Follett will enjoy this book. From beautiful scenic descriptions to three-dimensional characters acting on a really big stage, O'Hagan delivers what we want to experience in a book on every single page. Highest recommendation." BookQuest

"I've not read anything this satisfying since Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. Rip-roaring & relentless, this masterful page-turner marks author O'Hagan as the King of the Wild Frontier." Sean Moor / Gatsby Books

"Scoundrel in the Thick is a rollicking ride that represents historical novel writing at its best." Midwest Book Review

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    The Thomas Scoundrel Series
  2. Print length
    671 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 18, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.68 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1734226307
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1734226300
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"Scoundrel in the Thick is a rollicking ride that represents historical novel writing at its best. O'Hagan excels in both recreating this period of time and its famous personalities."
D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Sometimes you start a novel and you quickly realize that you don't want it to end. So, you begin reading slowly and savor each chapter. You turn the page and let it breathe like a bottle of fine wine that you've been saving for just the right occasion. Scoundrel in the Thick is that kind of novel. I've not read anything this satisfying since Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. Rip-roaring & relentless, this masterful page-turner marks author O'Hagan as the King of the Wild Frontier." Sean Moor / Gatsby Books

"Right up there with the best of the best. Fans of Colleen McCullough, Bernard Cornwell, James Michener, and Ken Follett will enjoy this book. From beautiful scenic descriptions to three-dimensional characters acting on a really big stage, O'Hagan delivers what I want to experience in a book on every single page. Highest recommendation." - Book Quest

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"Historical fiction done right, and one of my favorite reads of the year. Starts with a bang (literally) and doesn't let up. Political intrigue, intense action scenes, dramatic and comedic moments, and well-paced romance. O'Hagan now sits with Louis L'Amour, Larry McMurtry and Zane Grey on my bookshelf as a great Western to visit again.

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"A fast-paced, panoramic page-turner....perfect for a wide-screen epic movie." Reedsy

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pedee Creek Press (October 18, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 671 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1734226307
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734226300
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.68 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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B.R. went to UCLA and taught history for several years before going to work in film and television. He did series development for two Hollywood studios and was a script-doctor for a host of Los Angeles-based film and TV writers before returning to his native Oregon, where he purchased a 19th century farmhouse at the literal ‘end’ of a graveled country road.

Over the next decade he established a reputation as one of the leading ghostwriters in the nation, producing articles and books for more than a dozen Fortune 100 CEOs, as well as national political figures, university presidents, entertainment figures, jurists, and retired senior military officers. B.R. has ghost-authored 24 published books, including several national bestsellers. In addition, he has authored more than a hundred articles and opinion pieces for clients that have appeared in national and international publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, MONEY, Newsweek, Forbes, The Economist, The Financial Times, and dozens of other publications.

In 2019, B.R. began the move from ghost-writing to producing his own works. He published the novel Martin’s Way, the family Christmas book, Jonathan Marvel’s Christmas Pockets, and 7 Prologues, a compilation of introductory pieces he did for books about some of his ghostwriting subjects. His newest release is Passage to Moorea, the second book in the Thomas Scoundrel historical fiction series.

B.R. lives in the Willamette Valley, where he writes in a converted barn in the pasture behind his home, just minutes from some of the finest pinot noir vineyards in the world.

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Amanda Kosto
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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This book is very well written, and the moral of the story keeps you interested and on your toes if you are looking for a good read, I would highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorite Reads of the Year
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Set in my own stomping grounds, Scoundrel in the Thick by B.R. O’Hagan is probably one of my favorite reads of the year. When I was little, I visited the graves of many of the characters found within this long and highly entertaining historical fiction novel. (Reading that back, I guess my family vacations were filled with odd detours to gravesites. “Look, son! That’s where Buffalo Bill’s bones are.”)

The story starts with a bang (literally) and doesn’t let up. From the history behind Thomas Scoundrel’s name to the intense fight scenes, I found myself “binge watching” the novel. Each chapter is like an episode itself, and as other reviewers have mentioned, this book would make a great series. Not that I’m advocating for one form of artistry to become another, but that’s the way the novel is written and it works well. The screenwriter in my head was, at times, translating the words to scenes in a script.

Scoundrel’s goal is to rescue his best friend’s fiancée, but like any good plot, there is a slew of obstacles. O’Hagan does a great job leading us through the West from the battlefields of the Civil War to Colorado to Mexico to the Arizona and New Mexico territories. Each stop along the way is described in just the right amount of detail that I could place myself there in the year in which it was set. There is political intrigue, intense action scenes, both dramatic and comedic moments, and even some well-paced romance.

I am a huge fan of historical fiction, especially the Western, but only if it’s done right. For that to be true, I need to feel like I’m embedded in the story with all the details of the time period in which it is set correct. Although I tried (because I’m that kind of a reader), I could not find a single anachronism to call out. O’Hagan’s extensive research is apparent in this novel, and I personally cannot wait until the next installment (oddly enough, also set in one of my old stomping grounds). Scoundrel in the Thick is a novel that now sits next to Louis L’Amour, Larry McMurtry and Zane Grey on my bookshelf as a great Western to revisit again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good fast read
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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Loved the action and vigor of the writing and the lead character. Great inclusions of many well known figures from this time in the American West. Author seemed to enjoy writing about torture of various folks. I had to skip over a page here and there. Good adventure story. Not for kids.
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Stephanie Fernandus
5.0 out of 5 stars A Native American Perspective
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
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When my friend told me that this book was for women as much as for men, I didn’t believe her. Honestly, with the word ‘Scoundrel’ in the title I didn’t know what to think. I was hesitant to give it a look. But I respect my friend’s judgment and so I took the plunge. So GLAD I did. Everything about the book, from the quality of the writing to the way each character is crafted, was fantastic. Incredible tension, really fast pacing, and some really, really amazing romance scenes. (OK, plenty of brutal violence, too, but the balance was wonderful.) As a Native American woman I am not used to seeing such positive and honest portrayals of Native women and men in books. The character of Dawn Pillow (perfect name!), the Cheyenne healer, made the entire read even more special to me. When this book is made into a movie or NETFLIX series (and believe me, it will be) all the producers have to do is to stay true to the story and characters and they will have a monster hit.
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Matchu
5.0 out of 5 stars Way More Than I Expected
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
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Other reviewers here have spoken about the wonderful character development, beautiful scenic descriptions, and non-stop action to be found in this book. All that is true, but there is also more depth and literary quality in this book than I expected. The writing is powerful and top-flight. O’Hagan is a crafty author who knows how to draw us in and keep us engaged. The book is packed with history, philosophy and spirituality, particularly when it comes to his treatment of the Cheyenne people. From his descriptions of everyday life in the village to native healing practices, food, familial relationships and how they faced the closing of the frontier and the end of their traditional way of life, O’Hagan shows his great admiration and respect for them. It was a nice addition to a book where so much is going on. First rate.
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Paul Harmon
5.0 out of 5 stars Why I recommend this book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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No, it isn’t a silly name (Scoundrel) made up by the author. His character’s name is Thomas Edward Scanddrel (French origin) which was bastardized when a harried officer’s aide filled out a military form. I mention this because the name bothered me when I first saw the book cover. Loved this book. Quite a page turner with action packed into a riveting story line. Add to that, Thomas Scoundrel’s path brings him into comradeship with a wealth of historic characters. Walt Whitman, Buffalo Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, Lily Langtree, Giuseppe Verdi, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, John L. Sullivan and others. The brilliantly crafted plot makes these appearances very logical and propels the tale to great heights. Yeah, a great and fun book. Curiously, Thomas Scoundrel isn’t a great fighter, marksman, quick draw expert or much that usual heroic characters possess. He gets beat up, knifed, thrown off a cliff and shot at relentlessly. But, he keeps getting back up. Keeps moving ahead and thinking his way through adversities. He is the everyman that prevails because of good character and an eye on the ultimate goal. You will like this book. It will prepare you for the next upcoming book of Scoundrel’s adventures. B. R. O’Hagan is quite the story teller. A writer of great talent and imagination.
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