About the Author:
Keith R. Baker was born in Chicago, Illinois to working class parents of Irish and German descent. His first paid writing job was witha syndicated group of suburban newspapers in the Chicago area. Asa 23-year-old columnist, Keith was awarded a 1st Place by theIllinois Newspaper Association.
Always looking to avoidboredom, Keith tried various occupations in several industries includingpharmaceutical manufacturing, insurance, construction, teaching, foodmanufacturing and distribution, public speaking and politics. He hasbeen a volunteer fire-fighter and EMT.
While Keith's interestsinclude genealogical and historical research, he is more at home in theoutdoors and prefers living in very rural settings, "far from themadding crowd." He writes Historical, Military, and Western novels aboutpeople and facts gathered during decades of research.
Favorite authors that have influenced and inspired Keith's writing include such notablesas: James Fennimore Cooper, Charles Dickens, Kenneth Roberts,WillaCather, A.B.Guthrie, Jr., J.R.R. Tolkien, Frank McCourt, John Jakes,Michael and Jeff Shaara, Bernard Cornwell, J.D. Robb, Peter Bowen andmany others.
Keith's Website is : KeithRBaker.com
On Facebook: facebook.com/Keith-R-Baker-872687952820733/
On Twitter: @KeithRBaker (Garlicguy)
Review:
"Keith R. Baker in Longshot in Missouri tells a Civil War story from a fresh perspective that will leave the reader wanting more." James D Best, Best-selling author of the Steve Dancy novels.
Other readers of the first book in this series, LONGSHOT in MISSOURI, have commented:
* "The author has a special talent for creating a clear picture, but also allows us to use our imagination and become more personally involved in a way that so few authors do today."
* "I was impressed that the story was told in such a way that I felt like I knew the characters personally. The book was refreshingly without vulgarity or unnecessary sex."
* "I really liked the character of Rob Finn. Not your usual assassin in that he has feelings. He definitely isn't a cold blooded killer. He has a conscience. And even though he is a farmer by trade, he is smart and learns from each experience and person he meets."
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