Brother's Keeper

This story has all the components of a prototypical work of the western genre: gold mining, gun fights, poker games, bank robbery, rustling, necktie party, chase scenes, and, of course, romance. Unlike most westerns, however, this one keeps the reader in stitches. Mary Jane is one of the funniest characters you are bound to run across in your literary travels. Add in a good dose of the gospel, and a Christian lover of cowboy tales will find all the ingredients for a remarkable recipe between the covers of this book. Terry Burns is a master chef of literature. I strongly suggest you dine at this literary banquet table. You should consume Mysterious Ways as an appetizer, but it is not a requirement to totally enjoy the 2nd book of this series. Donald James Parker Author of All the Voices of the Wind.

Brother's Keeper is a humorously delightful story written from the hand of well-known western author and storyteller, Terry W. Burns. From the first page Terry grabs our emotions as James Jackson faces the devastating loss of the family farm. With no way to provide for his aging mother, and his twin brother, Ross, long gone, James does the only thing a decent son can do. He heeds his ma's request and they go looking for Ross with all of their earthly belongings strapped into a wagon. Terry has the gift of plopping you into the opening scene and not letting go until the last page has turned. Wonderfully written!

Brother's Keeper is a engrossing and thought provoking story. It is a story about doing the right thing even when there may be a easier way and having the faith to believe that everything will turn out for the best. Most of all it is a story of hope, unconditional love and in knowing that it is never to late to ask for forgiveness.

To know Terry Burns is to love him, and Brother's Keeper will plunk you right down in the middle of Terry's heart. In spite of the book's light and humorous tone and its amazingly real "down-home" characters, Brother's Keeper delivers a serious and thoughtful message, enabling readers to "savor the flavor" long after they've finished the feast. An entertaining book that's every bit as real as its Texas author.