Rodeo Riders: Rigged to Ride

by Mike Flanagan

Book Overview

Under the guidance of veteran cowboy Jack Lomas, young Clay Tory has steadily risen in the rodeo ranks. But the two are thrown like a greenhorn from a bronco when suspicious mishaps befall Clay's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451200330
• ISBN13: 9780451200334
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Another great rodeo adventure!

Clay Tory has turned pro in the rodeo circuit, riding saddle bronc, bareback and bull. He is working his way up the PRCA standings, traveling with good friend and surrogate father, Jack Lomas. Clay even has a girlfriend, barrel racer Tamara Allen. Everything should be perfect, but the top rodeo contenders are suddenly the victims of pranks, keeping them from competing. Clay and Jack are suspicious, but it isn't until Clay is viciously attacked, his riding hand mangled, that serious investigations begin. The trail leads to a group of wealthy gamblers betting on the standings, but which of them is organizing the escalating attacks?Wow, Flanagan's done it again. This is number 2 in the Rodeo Riders series, one that I hope has a long and healthy life. I was instantly drawn into Jack and Clay's lives, on and off the rodeo circuit. And Tamara is a fine addition to the growing family of friends and associates. Cowboy up and get this book. You won't regret it!

A wonderful series by Mike Flanagan

When I started reading "Cowboy Up!", the first in a Rodeo Riders series by Mike Flanagan, it was the first I had been exposed to his writings. I read the book and was amazed at his style of writing and smooth flow. I am now a fan of Mike Flanagan's books. His understanding of human nature is expressed in a great way in the way that he writes and his characters come alive and you wish that you were there, living it along with them. In "Rigged to Ride", his next installment, it even gets better. Mike continues with his principal characters, Jack and Clay, but now adds Tamara. He uses no curse words, uses no foul behavior associated with drinking or carousing, and just does a splendid job! I would say that he has my interest and I will purchase all of his books. In this story, there is a gambling syndicate involved with rodeoing and it intensifies as the book goes on. But also, in the midst of all the troubles, Jack and Clay and Tamara, and a host of other noteable characters, do not respond with violence or hatred, but rather with composure. This is what really marks the book and Mike Flanagan's writing style. He has not bowed to the typical 90's style of writing, which includes cursing, violence and hatred, but rather a smooth flow of human love of the characters involved. Justice still gets served, but in a whole new way, which may be unfamiliar to us today. You will absolutely love this book. Well done, Mike Flanagan!