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Shoot like a Girl: A Prequel Novella to the Annie Oakley Mystery Series Kindle Edition

by Kari Bovee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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She would do anything for her loved ones, even if it meant she’d be lost to them forever

Annie Oakley's spirit is unbreakable, her aim unerring. But when the sudden death of her father thrusts her into a world of deception and danger, even her formidable resilience is tested. Whisked away to work for a couple with dubious intentions, young Annie quickly discerns that she might be more prisoner than employee. With every new day, the shadow of peril grows darker, especially when that danger threatens her one true confidant: a majestic Buckskin horse.

But Annie is no damsel in distress. As threats mount and bonds are tested, she finds herself faced with an impossible decision — protect her family or save herself? The weight of her legacy and the fabric of her character are at stake.


InShoot like a Girl, delve into the beginnings of an American icon. This riveting prequel to the Annie Oakley historical mystery series paints a tale of unwavering determination, fierce loyalty, and raw courage. Experience the origin story of the sharpshooting sensation that captured America's heart. Dive in, and let Kari Bovée transport you to a time where legends were born.

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There's not enough words to tell Annie's struggle with poverty, loneliness, abuse and of her determination that she would not change because of her circumstances but would be true to herself, truth itself and justice. Wait! I don't need any words -Kari Bovee has done it superbly! . . . I highly recommend this for all readers. Annie did not wallow in victim hood, she was a fighter!

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Like most of us, I'd heard the name Annie Oakley before, but she didn't interest me until several years ago when my father encouraged me to watch a PBS American Experience biographical special featuring Annie Oakley and her rise to fame. I watched the show and became enchanted with this pint-sized wonder woman who was incredibly empowered at a time in history when most women weren't allowed to be empowered. She had talent, spunk, determination, modesty, and the courage to be herself--an expert markswoman and sharpshooter. She bested most men in the sport, including her husband, Frank Butler, and her boss, Buffalo Bill Cody--two of her most ardent supporters. Shoot like a Girl is a prequel novella to the first full-length novel in the series, Girl with a Gun. It is a story inspired by a year in Annie's childhood that was particularly difficult for her. I was intrigued by her experience, and pondered how it might have affected her, and how it would influence the woman she would become.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0821VXHY2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bosque Publishing (November 25, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 25, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2738 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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Kari Bovee

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Winner of the 2019 Hillerman Southwest Fiction Award.

When she’s not on a horse, or walking along the beautiful cottonwood-laden aceqias of Corrales, New Mexico; or basking on white sand beaches under the Big Island Hawaiian sun, Kari Bovée is escaping into the past—scheming murder and mayhem for her characters both real and imagined in her award-winning historical Annie Oakley Mystery series, Grace Michelle Mysteries and The Pryce of Murder series.

Born in northern New Mexico, Kari developed a love of reading, writing, and history early in life. Her most treasured Christmas gift as a young child was a toy typewriter. After graduating with a B.A. in English Literature with an emphasis in Creative Writing, Kari found work as a technical writer at a Fortune 500 tech company. But, her love of story-telling never waned. While staying at home with two young children, Kari wrote her first novel and hasn’t stopped. She and her husband live happily in rural Corrales, New Mexico with their horses, dogs, and cat.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Carol Smith - Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Kari Bovee’s Shoot Like A Girl
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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This tale of historical fiction begins around
1883 in Ohio. It is the story of Phoebe Ann
Mosey eventually known as Annie Oakley.
After the death of her father, Annie takes
up hunting to provide for her family. She
becomes a crack shot.
Her mother sends Annie away to the Dark
County Infirmary to learn to sew, cook and
train to be a caregiver for a family to bring
income to her mother, brother and sister.
But the home Annie is bound out to ends
up as a nightmare for her. She finds herself
suffering from both mental and physical
abuse.
After being locked out of the house in the
cold of winter, Annie find warmth next to
Buck the horse who is also being abused by
the mean, drunken man of the house.
Annie decides to escape in the spring and
take Buck with her.
Although this is a short story the storyline is
gripping. The author writing flows along
smoothly. Her descriptions will put the reader
right there with Annie. You will see, hear and
feel what Annie does.
All the characters are colorful, vivid, well
defined and interesting.
Come along too discover how Phoebe Ann
Mosey is saved and becomes Annie Oakley
and saves her family.
A Highly Recommended Read!!!
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Rebecca Rosenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Little Annie Sure Shot!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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This is a great prequel to Girl with a Gun about Annie Oakley, the first and-ads woman with a Gun in the west! And this is the first book I've read of Author Mark Bovee. I truly thought the emotions she brought about were realistic and gut-wrenching. I can understand how these horrific. Events could have made a victim Out of Annie, but I stead, she weathered them, and went on to support herself and her family. I look forward to reading the next novel by Kari Bovee!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A quick read with characters like Buffalo Bill Cody supplementing Annie Oakley's story
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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I read Girl with a Gun and its prequel Shoot Like a Girl back-to-back. Shoot Like a Girl read like accumulated back story to Girl with a Gun and lacked depth of characterization and it seemed like it was told more than shown. I’m glad I persisted and read Girl with a Gun. It was a quick read, and I enjoyed reacquainting myself with characters like Buffalo Bill Cody that I’d included in my own novel.

Girl with a Gun focuses on fifteen-year-old Annie, the sole provider for her mother and two siblings. Annie goes to a shooting competition and tries to win the $200 prize to help pay the mortgage on the family land. She is eventually offered a job with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show under the stage name Annie Oakley. Annie Oakley soon finds herself in the middle of multiple murders and many other mysterious happenings.

My major problem with Girl with a Gun and Shoot Like a Girl is that there is a paucity of emotional depth (for example when Annie kills two men). The relationships often don’t seem believable. However, both are a light-hearted books, able to be read in one sitting.
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Designer Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Humble beginnings of a legendary sharpshooter
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2021
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Great story about a great talent! It would be nice to know how much of it is true. I hope the abusive McCrimmons are not real!
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Karenb
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent start to this series
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
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Can't wait to read the next book. Full of adventure and fun. Made me want to cheer for Annie and angry at those who tried to hurt her
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Tdfw01
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but I was thoroughly caught up in the story. I felt like I was right there with Annie as she travelled from home to "home" to home and back again. Thank you for a great ride.
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Mimi
4.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter loved it
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
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I can only say that my granddaughter really enjoyed this book and learning a bit of the history
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Kindle Customer-DebinJuneau
5.0 out of 5 stars My hero, Annie Oakley
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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I enjoyed learning about Annie Oakley’s personal life. A very sad start, but her determination and fire make her a true hero...
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Caro
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2020
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I really loved this re-imagining of Annie Oakley’s early life. Beautifully written in a style which suited the time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars free kindle story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2019
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I have looked at these books for a while and was so pleased to see this mini novel free.
Nicely written and interesting to read.
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