The Buzzard Butte Poachers: Wrestling, Rodeo, and Bad Guys

"Shane and the Buzzard Butte Poachers," the third book in the Shane Woods Series, centers on Shane and his friends uniting to stop poaching in Linn County, Oregon. This journey weaves together themes of friendship, faith, family, and adventure. All this helps Shane to grow as a Christian, wrestler, and active community member. After their mother struggled with addiction and abandonment, Shane and his siblings, Kosy and Thomas, are living with their grandparents.

When poachers threaten local wildlife and livestock, they join their friends Marty, Erin, and Bowie to stop them. Along the way, Kosy's faith grows as she accepts Christ, and Shane learns to witness. Teamwork leads to dramatic action and the capture of the poachers. During a road trip, Shane jokes as a tour guide, pointing out landmarks like Cent-Wise Drug Store and teasing that Butterfingers are the last snack for 150 miles.

The story follows Shane's personal growth, budding friendship with Erin, and his interactions with Bowie's Native American family during a trip to Eastern Oregon to attend a rodeo. Shane, Kosy, Erin, and Marty form a fan club to cheer Bowie on during his rodeo events, encouraging him and celebrating his victories. Bowie's success at the rodeo shows his perseverance and his ability to overcome prejudice. The story emphasizes that faith, family, and courage transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Through teamwork and adventure, Shane and his friends learn to stand up for what is right. This part of Shane's story ends with his commitment to faith and character as he enters high school.

Dr. Tom Latham became a Christian while serving in the U.S. Navy, where he began holding Protestant Divine Services whenever his ship was at sea. After completing his naval service, he spent the next four years at Bible College to further his spiritual journey. He achieved a significant milestone in his studies by earning a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree from Luther Rice Seminary. After finishing his studies, Tom met Penny Stimpson, and together they began a mission to serve God in Brazil. Their family grew to include three children, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Although Penny was promoted to Glory, Tom continues to serve Christ in Brazil.

Dave Carlson is accomplished in multiple fields-a true "jack of all trades" and "master of many." Since 1992, his DynoTech ventures-Consulting, Publishing, and Software-have released more than 30 titles in all 50 states and 95 countries. He holds five advanced degrees and has written thousands of pages of fiction and nonfiction. Dave is enjoying retirement after more than 50 years of work, starting with his first full-time job in 1970 and more than 35 years as a U.S. Army Engineer Officer. He retired from both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Federal Civil Service. He stays busy with consulting projects in computer technology, computer-aided illustration, book editing, and publishing.