Blue Rivers of Heaven – The Tales of Zebadiah Creed

Synopsis

Framed for a murder he didn’t commit, Zebadiah finds himself in a New Orleans prison cell next to Willie Dan, a cold-blooded killer, who insists they escape together. As Zeb refuses and is sent upriver to the swamps on a chain gang to build a road for the Hydras Plantation, he is thrust into a conspiracy of confederates, whose efforts to build a golden circle of slave republics from Louisiana and Georgia to Cuba are just beginning to take hold. Through brutal coercion, Zeb is forced back to New Orleans to assassinate General Sam Houston, future president of the new Republic of Texas. With the help of friends and foes alike, the assassination is thwarted but not without consequences sending Zebadiah racing up the Mississippi River to the lower Missouri and back to Anna, his one true love, before the murderer Willie Dan can reach her. Thus, comes to conclusion the trilogy of books, where Zebadiah Creed indeed finds redemption and forgiveness through a most unexpected way.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR BLUE RIVERS OF HEAVEN

“Mark C. Jackson has done it again. Saturated with colorful characters and wonderful historical details, this is both a riveting novel of the American West and a compelling story for our times.”

~ Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author of the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito mysteries

“Jackson has proven himself to be a skillful writer and great storyteller.  This novel is a well-researched and beautifully written tale that carries the reader from darkness into light. Five stars!”

~ Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Mile

“With the character of Zebadiah Creed, Jackson walks in the shadow of Louis L’Amour, then takes a hard turn and strikes a new trail of his own. This third Creed novel is the best yet. I can’t wait to see where Creed goes on his next Western adventure.”

~ Larry D. Sweazy, Multiple award-winning author of The Broken Bow

“Jackson delivers what we’ve come to expect from him: lyrical prose, original and believable characters, and a keen insight into the history of the American West.”

~ Johnny D. Boggs, nine-time Spur Award winner

“Bloody, brutal days and nightmare nights bring political plots alive after the fight at the Alamo. Set in vengeful times, the writing is gritty and exciting. The story will keep you turning the pages to see who survives.”

~ C.K. Crigger, two-time Spur Award-winning author of The Woman Who series