Ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries who defend the innocent, but when a rustler's bullet leaves one of them at death's door, they seek out help from Dr. Josephine Burkett. When Josephine's brother is abducted and she is caught in the crossfire, Matthew may have to sacrifice everything--even his team--to save her.Hanger's Horsemen reminded me of a cowboy version of the A-Team (just more legal). They fully depend on each other both on the job and off, and they always have each other's backs. There's no crazy Murdock, but they're all competent cavalry men, each with their own strengths. I appreciated their policies on protecting life, even the lives of their enemies--a direct result of their stint in the cavalry and the horrors they experienced. Wounded Knee was a terrible atrocity, and I appreciated how being there, being part of the slaughter, changed the direction of their lives.
Josephine is great too. She, also, is quite competent, able to stitch any wound--on friend or foe--without flinching. She's strong, as a woman doctor had to be, especially in that day and age. Of course, sometimes that strength can be a hindrance. I was right there with her when she is forced to sit and wait, wanting to step in and help control the situation yet unable to do so. I loved the quote:
"Control was nothing more than an illusion, a lie to trap the competent in their own capability. One that created such a dependence on self that it clogged the conduit of wisdom and power flowing from the Omnipotent until only a trickle of living water found its way through."It's so easy to rely on one's own competence and common sense. And God did give us a sound mind to use, but when we begin depending on our own ability instead of God, that's when we get into trouble. It's an area where I personally am especially prone to miss the mark.
I hope we get the stories of the rest of the horsemen as well!
Thank you Bethany House and NetGalley for the complimentary e-book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
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