

But the party comes to a screeching halt when it is crashed by a 12-year-old Indian boy claiming that Stuart Brannon is his father. It's a trip down memory lane as many major characters from the series come to visit. Picking up seven years after the events of the previous novel, friends from all over the country come together to throw Stuart Brannon a surprise 40th birthday party. 2014 edit: See below for my full review of this title: Now in September 2012, I'm pleased to see these new editions of his classic Stuart Brannon novels! The covers are fantastic and now Stuart and friends will continue to be part of my life for years to come. Stephen Bly helped foster my love of reading. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on ranches and farms. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah, Michael (married to Michelle), and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard.

Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary.

He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Stephen Bly (AugJune 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles.
