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Fortymile

Fortymile (formerly titled The Interior ) is the second novel in the Life on the Alaska Frontier series.

The promise of a rich claim in the Fortymile drove Thomas Thornton to risk it all on his dream of Alaska gold. Pushing north along the trail from Valdez to Chicken, the hardships are overshadowed by a mystery, one that may spell ruin and disaster. With the resolve of the early pioneers, he vows to overcome, to find the gold that will ensure his future.

This sequel to Forging North follows Thomas as he seeks his fortune in the far north.

Scene from Fortymile:

Three steps in he knew he was in trouble. The frigid gray water piled up against his legs, threatening to sweep his feet out from under him. With the walking stick on the downstream side, he leaned into it and tried to shuffle his feet slowly forward to avoid rolling an ankle on a boulder. The cold water had an instant numbing effect—already his muscles were tightening and resisting his efforts to move forward. The current washed the gravel from beneath his feet, making him unsteady and forcing him to move faster than he wanted.

In an instant he was underwater, the walking stick failing him and the current sweeping him under before he could react. His heavy pack pulled him to the bottom as he struggled to free his arms. The .45-70 was slung over his shoulder and across his chest, preventing him from dropping the load. His lungs were burning, screaming for oxygen.

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The Life on the Alaska Frontier series:

Sulphide Gulch Quotes

"Did not want the story to end. Like a youngster on Christmas morning I was happy to find the story continued."

"I read all four books in this series. I thought they were well written and I enjoyed reading them. Great descriptions of the country and good character development."

Heartbreak Cabin Quotes

"This story has a solid plot and flows smoothly from the previous novel. The scenes are easily believable, and the author is great at weaving facts and interesting details into the story. I found it hard to put this series down from start to finish. Excellent story telling."

"This is a great read, recommended to anyone who would love to read a clean wholesome book. I could read the series again and still enjoy."

Fortymile Quotes

"This book is a step back in time to the real days of Alaska. It is well written and one feels ad if they are a part of the story. I could see the country in my mind and feel the emotions in my heart."

"This is a well written book. I enjoyed reading it. So much so that I couldn't put it down once I started it. It would be nice to see another book or two in this series."

"The book gave me an appreciation of the struggles faced by the early Alaskan pioneers and miners. This book was a good addition to G.E. Sherman's first book."

Forging North Quotes

"Just finished [the] book. GREAT STORY!!!! Can't wait for the next one!! It flowed so well and kept me engaged the whole time."

"I just finished [the] book---where is the next one? Easy to read and very engaging..."

"I read the book in one day because, once I started, I couldn't put it down..."

“Reality is always different than the dream, but that doesn’t make the dream any less important." - Thomas Thornton