Review of Hidden Creek Ranch by Alayne Hunt

One of my favorite television shows while growing up was Bonanza. I loved seeing the great outdoors, the beautiful scenery, and men who worked hard to make their living. Life in the wild west was quite different than today with no phone, no electricity, and pumping water by hand from a well, just to name the obvious things.

Author Byrl Harlan reminds us of that time period, but in today’s setting. In his book, Hidden Creek Ranch, we fast forward to the twenty-first century. Will Davis, a rodeo cowboy, not only has a cell phone, but he also does his riding on interstate highways to compete in tournaments on the rodeo circuit. In Byrl’s story one can still see the familiar “Old West” bunkhouse, barns, and rough handed farmhand, which adds to the “flavor” of the book, so the western life style comes through loud and clear.

This story is about the fun times shared by family and friends, but also the hardship and pain that go along with life.

Harlan’s book is a breath of fresh air from today’s average bookshelf, with Will’s Christian values coming out in the tale. If you take pleasure in reading Christian fiction, Hidden Creek Ranch will be one you’ll want to read.