BRIDGET'S STORY

A PREQUEL NOVELLA

A married Irish immigrant couple looks into the upcoming Civil War with trepidation. He wants a stable country for his family to grow up in; she wants her family together, alive...

Wars tear families apart, Civil Wars being the worst. Rob and Bridget look into their own hearts as the US Civil War begins to engulf them. Available in Kindle.


LONGSHOT IN MISSOURI

Longshot in Missouri by Keith R. Baker

In a divided nation, a sharpshooter with nothing to lose can change the course of history…

Missouri, 1862. Rob Finn has a lot of Confederate blood on his hands. From his humble origins as an Irish immigrant farmer, Rob rose through the ranks to become a special operations sniper with the nickname “Longshot.” But even he was powerless to stop the war from stealing the lives of his wife and children…

Wounded and grieving, Rob signs on to a dangerous uncover mission. As he delves deeper into the Union’s spy corps, he starts to question the true motivations of his superior officers…

With lives on the line, Rob must choose to listen to his conscience or pull the trigger…

Longshot in Missouri is the first book in a Civil War era series of historical fiction novels. If you like rich details, action-packed espionage, and new looks at real-life historical figures, then you’ll love Keith R. Baker’s engaging series starter. Available in KindlePaperback, and Audible.

 
LONGSHOT IN MISSOURI received a Gold Star in The Book Designer's January 2016 e-Book Cover Design Awards. Designed by The Thatchery.

LONGSHOT IN MISSOURI received a Gold Star in The Book Designer's January 2016 e-Book Cover Design Awards. Designed by The Thatchery.

LONGSHOT IN MISSOURI was chosen as the BookWorks Book of the Week on April 18, 2016.

LONGSHOT IN MISSOURI was chosen as the BookWorks Book of the Week on April 18, 2016.

An excellent cover for this Civil War-era historical novel, with polish and economy. ★
— The Book Designer

LONGSHOT INTO THE WEST

Longshot Into The West by Keith R. Baker

He carries an assassin’s nickname. But now this Pinkerton is the North’s last chance to keep its gold…

Missouri, 1862. Rob “Longshot” Finn knows his grief won’t bring his wife back from the grave. Determined to put the tragedy behind him, he heads to St. Louis to set up a new Pinkerton operation. Under pressure to secure the Union’s vital war funding, Longshot travels the trail West with none other than a young Buffalo Bill.

Battling unfamiliar terrain and savage predators, Longshot and his band discover the wild frontier doesn’t play by the rules. And with liars and spies working for both sides of the war, even Longshot’s unwavering belief in his government begins to falter…

Can he protect his principles, safeguard the gold, and keep his name off a fresh tombstone?

Longshot into the West is the second standalone book in the gritty Longshot historical Western series. If you like dusty settings, intriguing plot twists, and characters pulled from history, then you’ll love Keith R. Baker’s homage to the Civil War-era West. Available in KindlePaperback, and Audible.


LONGSHOT FROM DARKNESS

Longshot From Darkness by Keith R. Baker

Truth is always the first victim in war.  But can it be revived?

The gold is not making it to the governments of the USA and the CSA.  Why?  Ambitious politicians point fingers with one hand while stealing from the till with the other.  There is violence in the streets and folks are unsure and upset.  Can a few good men sort this out?  And can anyone tell the good guys from the bad guys?

Pinkerton agent Rob Finn and his sidekick Lonnie Walters return to Bannack to get the gold supply again flowing to the Union.  Sheriff Henry Plummer is on hand to assist, as is Treasury agent Emry.  Gold from an unexpected source enters the picture, changing Finn's plans.  Yet few things are as they seem.  Few people are who they pretend to be.  

The good ones will always rise, or will they?  Picking his way through the possibilities will take time.  Time waits for no man, and Rob is no exception.  When will he find out the real culprit(s), and will he be in time to keep the gold from falling into the wrong hands? Available in KindlePaperback, and Audible.


THE LONGSHOT SERIES BOXED SET

In a divided nation, a sharpshooter with nothing to lose can change the course of history…

Missouri, 1862. Rob Finn has a lot of Confederate blood on his hands. From his humble origins as an Irish immigrant farmer, Rob rose through the ranks to become a special operations sniper with the nickname “Longshot.” But even he was powerless to stop the war from stealing the lives of his wife and children…

This award-winning and Amazon best-selling series includes: LONGSHOT IN MISSOURI (Book 1), LONGSHOT INTO THE WEST (Book 2), LONGSHOT FROM DARKNESS (Book 3).This set is the saga of Rob Finn and his family during the first three years of the US Civil War. Rob is a soldier, assassin and spy working for the Pinkerton Agency in the Western US states and territories.

Loaded with real historical events and persons, author Keith R. Baker intertwines fictional stories and characters with real events and characters for historically accurate entertainment. Uplifting and satisfying literature for fans of history and the US Civil War era.

Get your set today and let the adventure begin! Available in Kindle and Audible.