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www.LukeandJennyBooks.com US $15.95 CAN $15.95 “My name is Paul. I was an army private and a buffalo soldier here during the Lincoln County War.” Luke and Jenny noticed the southern drawl in his voice. “Would you like to come back in time with me and see some of the things that happened during the Lincoln County War?” “Was it a real war? With real armies? Did you fight in it?” asked Luke. “Well, why don’t y’all come with me and see for yourselves?” As Luke and his sister Jenny resume their summer vacation their mother plans a stop at the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. But when a thunderstorm begins to brew Luke and Jenny realize things aren’t what they seem. Suddenly they are swept back in time and find themselves face-to-face with the notorious Billy the Kid. The ghost of Paul, a young buffalo soldier who lived over a century ago, guides them on their journey as they experience the life and times of this mysterious young outlaw. Will Billy the Kid live up to his legend? “From Ruidoso to Lincoln, New Mexico, (and beyond), Luke and Jenny make the trip remarkably believable even as they confer with their ghost guide. Gayle Martin’s depiction of the Billy the Kid era is on as complete as I’ve ever read. What a great story for young folks!” – Susan Wingate, author of Of the Law “See a snapshot of Billy the Kid’s famous life and learn about Western history at the same time. Luke and Jenny tell the story as they visit back-in-time with a ghost buffalo soldier in this well-written novel.” – Cherie Lee, co-author of The Saga of Thunderbird and Dancing Star “What a nice follow-up to the first book. I enjoyed how the author brings historical figures back to life while maintaining a sense of the present interacting with the main characters, Luke and Jenny. I would recommend Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War to anyone with an interest in the Wild West and a sense of adventure.” – Tom Lambke, author of I Just Am… A Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance a Luke and Jenny adventure by 2007 Indie Book Awards for Excellence Finalist BILLY THE KID AND THE LINCOLN COUNTY WAR GAYLE MARTIN Gayle Martin Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War 5 Star Cover Billy FINAL.indd 1 11/19/08 9:43:32 AM

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www.LukeandJennyBooks.comUS $15.95 CAN $15.95

“My name is Paul. I was an army private and a buffalo soldier here during the Lincoln County War.” Luke and Jenny noticed the southern drawl in his voice. “Would you like to come back in time with me and see some of the things that happened during the Lincoln County War?”

“Was it a real war? With real armies? Did you fight in it?” asked Luke.“Well, why don’t y’all come with me and see for yourselves?”

As Luke and his sister Jenny resume their summer vacation their mother plans a stop at the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. But when a thunderstorm begins to brew Luke and Jenny realize things aren’t what they seem. Suddenly they are swept back in time and find themselves face-to-face with the notorious Billy the Kid. The ghost of Paul, a young buffalo soldier who lived over a century ago, guides them on their journey as they experience the life and times of this mysterious young outlaw. Will Billy the Kid live up to his legend?

“From Ruidoso to Lincoln, New Mexico, (and beyond), Luke and Jenny make the trip remarkably believable even as they confer with their ghost guide. Gayle Martin’s depiction of the Billy the Kid era is on as complete as I’ve ever read. What a great story for young folks!”

– Susan Wingate, author of Of the Law

“See a snapshot of Billy the Kid’s famous life and learn about Western history at the same time. Luke and Jenny tell the story as they visit back-in-time with a ghost buffalo soldier in this well-written novel.”

– Cherie Lee, co-author of The Saga of Thunderbird and Dancing Star

“What a nice follow-up to the first book. I enjoyed how the author brings historical figures back to life while maintaining a sense of the present interacting with the main characters, Luke and Jenny. I would recommend Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War to anyone with an interest in the Wild West and a sense of adventure.”

– Tom Lambke, author of I Just Am… A Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance

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