HooDoo War - by Craig Rainey (Paperback)

About the Book

HooDoo War follows Boyd Wechsler, the son of a scorned young widow. Unaware of hidden dark truths, Boyd's world is turned upside down when a ruthless outlaw and his gang set off events that reveal long-buried family secrets.

Book Synopsis

HooDoo War is a gripping Western drama set against the violent backdrop of the Mason County War, one of the most brutal range wars in Texas history. The novel follows Boyd Wechsler, the son of a resilient young widow, who grows up on his wealthy grandfather's sprawling ranch, unaware of the dark truths hidden from him. Boyd's world is turned upside down when a ruthless outlaw and his gang are captured, setting off a chain of events that reveals long-buried family secrets.

After discovering the shocking truth about his father's mysterious death and the betrayal that shaped his life, Boyd is thrust into a dangerous struggle for survival. Caught between a corrupt sheriff's twisted justice and a thirst for revenge that runs deep in his family, Boyd must navigate the treacherous path laid before him. As violence erupts around him, he is torn between the rigid expectations of his domineering grandfather and the lure of vengeance embodied by a vengeful uncle whose sole purpose is to destroy the man who raised him.

This emotionally charged tale chronicles Boyd's journey from boyhood to manhood as he grapples with his identity, loyalty, and the meaning of family. Will he stay true to the legacy of the grandfather who raised him, or will he turn against his family to seek justice for the father he never knew?

Craig Rainey masterfully intertwines rich historical detail with compelling fiction, bringing to life the turbulent world of Texas frontier justice. HooDoo War explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complex bonds of family as Boyd Wechsler faces the ultimate choice between honor and blood.

Review Quotes

"ONCE I STARTED THIS BOOK, I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. I FOUND IT TO BE LUCID AND EASY TO READ. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE AUTHOR'S NEXT BOOK" Ryan Prude

"THE STORYLINE WAS ENGAGING, THE PLOT FLOWED EFFORTLESSLY FROM PAGE TO PAGE AND THE CHARACTERS WERE CREATED FROM SUCH DETAIL AND DEPTH THAT I WAS TOTALLY INVESTED IN THIS STORY AS EACH AND EVERY PAGE WAS TURNED, UNTIL THE VERY END!" Elizabeth Shorr

"THIS BOOK IS LIKE NOTHING I'VE READ THIS YEAR; IT'S LAYERED IN STORY AND BRIMMING WITH ACTION. ENTHRALLED BY THE COMPLEX WORLD, THERE'S NEVER A DULL MOMENT. THE CHARACTERS ARE UNIQUELY THEIR OWN, BRINGING DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LIFE TOGETHER." Daniel George

"IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I READ SUCH AN EXCELLENTLY WRITTEN BOOK, IN WHICH THE AUTHOR ALSO HAS COMPLETE CONTROL OVER THE STORY ARC WITH AN IMMENSE CAST OF CHARACTERS AND MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW. CREDIT FOR THAT!" Blair Williams