THE ROWDY SERIES, BOOK ONE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n BY<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n CHRIS MULLEN<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Young Adult \/ Historical Fiction \/ Western \/ Action & Adventure<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Publisher: Wise Wolf Books<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Page Count: 278 pages<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Publication Date: February 23, 2022<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pulled from the waters, he is given a chance by a lone river Captain and his mate. Rowdy has grown strong working the river but must use his wit as well as his strength to confront a bullying crewman and survive a surprise attack by river pirates.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Growing up on the Mississippi river was a start for Rowdy, but Dodge City, Kansas proves it has its own challenges. He was warned not to get entangled with Patrick Byrne Byrne, Dodge City\u2019s most powerful rancher. Unknowingly crossing Byrne, he faces life and death decisions. Rowdy’s only option is to run.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Survival is what he has come to know all too well. His escape across the plains nearly claims his life. Through a stranger’s help, Rowdy recovers and finally discovers Lincoln, New Mexico, and acquires a new friend along the way. Rowdy is settling in when hired guns sent by Patrick Byrne find and confront him. Blood, bullets, and tears bring Rowdy’s world to a showdown. Fighting for what was right is his code, living life for others becomes his way, and staring danger in the face is what he must do if he can truly be Wild and Mean, Sharp and Keen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n CLICK TO PURCHASE!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Amazon<\/a> ** Walmart<\/a> ** Bookshop.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n His novel, ROWDY: Wild and Mean, Sharp and Keen<\/em> was named WINNER in the 2020 American Fiction Awards, a 2020 Best Book Finalist, and 3rd Place WINNER in the 2021 Selah Awards, all in the western category. His YA Western series, ROWDY, continues to grow and attract readers of all ages.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Website<\/a> Facebook<\/a> Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a> TikTok<\/a> Amazon Author Page<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Giveaway ended July 22, 2022<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lonestarliterary.com\/sites\/lonestarliterary.etypegoogle10.com\/files\/field\/image\/rowdy_bk_1.jpg\")
ABOUT THE BOOK: <\/strong>Thrust to the mercy of the Mississippi river, thirteen-year-old Rowdy floats safely away as he watches the smoke rise from his burning farmhouse. Now alone in the world, his perilous journey of survival begins, challenging and shaping him into the young man his father would want him to become.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lonestarliterary.com\/sites\/lonestarliterary.etypegoogle10.com\/files\/field\/image\/rowdy_wild_and_mean_2.jpeg\")
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: <\/strong>Chris Mullen is an author from Richmond, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1997 and began his teaching career. Chris was awarded the 2019 Connie Wootton Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools. In 2021, Chris signed with Wise Wolf Books, a YA Imprint of Wolf Pack Publishing, and re-released his debut novel ROWDY: Wild and Mean, Sharp and Keen<\/em> on February 24, 2022. On March 31, 2022, he released ROWDY: Redemption<\/em>, followed by an April 21, 2022 release of ROWDY: Dead or Alive<\/em>. Chris currently writes for Wise Wolf Books and is working on the next ROWDY installment. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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