A new western novel has been published by independent publisher Two Gun Publishing: Rip Crowley in Fox Osage (eBook here), by Benjamin J. Kirby, a writer living in St. Petersburg, Florida. The novel is available on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle eBook.

Rip Crowley barely survived the Civil War. Now a widower, he only wants to raise his children, Stella the baby and Jeremiah his young son, in the peace of the Arkansas mountains.

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Reviews for Rip Crowley in Fox Osage

Judy B: “…I found the book interesting and fast paced. The characters are well developed and the story is solid. There are surprises and mystery throughout the book and I especially liked the last scene. I will be recommending it to my friends.”

Jim L: “What a fun read! An exciting western story with a unique setting–the mountains of north Arkansas. The book has a lot going for it. It has interesting, well drawn characters, lots of surprises and plot twists and realistic dialogue. The action scenes are dramatic without being gory. I would highly recommend this book. Can’t wait to read the author’s next effort.”

Helen H: “Rip and Jeremiah are a great team.”

Ellen: “This book kept me engaged all the way through. The action never stopped. I’ve recommended it to several of my men friends. It was refreshing to read.”

Mertie: “Great portrayal of post civil war era in a small town faced with adversity. I plan to pass it along to my adolescent grandson because of the character development between the father and son. Enjoyed reading it. Need more from this author!”

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Media for Rip Crowley in Fox Osage

From the Bill DeYoung, St. Pete Catalyst: St. Pete novelist Benjamin Kirby creates a vivid Western world

With vividly drawn characters, and a plot that steers clear of predictability, Rip Crowley in Fox Osage is what the English used to call “a ripping good yarn.” There’s a little Louis L’Amour in there, and a bit of Larry McMurtry … and a lot of Benjamin J. Kirby’s singlar voice.

From Frank Booker, the Gulfport Gabber: ‘Rip Crowley in Fox Osage’: A Western Novel by St. Pete Author

At its heart, the book is concerned with what comes after hardship, how a person rebuilds a life, and what gets passed from one generation to the next. The relationship between three generations provides a steady emotional through-line, and the son’s growth over the course of the story becomes one of the novel’s defining elements.

As the story moves toward its climax, it leans into a more traditional Western mode, where events resolve in bold, decisive strokes. The final confrontation emphasizes transformation and resolve, delivering a moment that marks a clear turning point for Crowley’s son, Jeremiah. The action favors momentum and clarity, bringing the various threads together in a way that aligns with classic frontier storytelling.

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Book review for Rip Crowley in Fox Osage from Why Not Novels.