On The Road From Burns
On the Road from Burns brings to life a still remote part of the American west. In sixteen stories dating from 1853 to 2037, Ted Haynes presents fascinating characters encountering the unique challenges of the land and its history. We meet pioneers, Indians, scoundrels, lumbermen, cowboys, and even aliens who love to ride horses. If you know Central Oregon you will see it anew in these stories. If you don’t yet know this magical land you are in for an exciting introduction.
ISBN-10: 0-9646506-3-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-9646506-3-3
Retail Price: $13.95 (Electronic version also $13.95)
Author: Ted Haynes
Trade Paperback: 214 pages
Publisher: The Robleda Company (July 3, 2013)
Language: English
Dimensions: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2”Ordering Information
Robleda sells and ships "On the Road to Burns" only to bookstores, online booksellers, and libraries. Robleda does not sell directly to the public.
Contact Information
Frederic Storrs
The Robleda Company, Publishers
1259 El Camino Real #2720
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-368-4552
publisher@robledabooks.comSunriver Scene (See July 2013 page 40)
"Nothing short of brilliant" - Les Joslin, The Homesteader
"Introduces rich, complex characters" - Marcee Hillman, Cascade A&E
"This is a fun read" - Renee Struthers, East Oregonian
"All of the stories focus on the Central Oregon landscape in interesting ways" - Deon Stonehouse, Sunriver Scene
"Ted Haynes' love affair with Central Oregon began in 1975. The collection of 16 short stories showcases this remote, austere and beautiful region, from an alien invasion in 1853 through a daughter's farewell to her father almost two centuries later. Cowboys, ranchers, historic tribal inhabitants and Italian prisoners of war rub shoulders in tales of love, adventure, family drama, war and mystery, with the area's mountains, rivers, and scrublands as a backdrop.
Some of the stories, such as 'Kubali and the Vampire Cowboys' are fantastical and a bit silly, but fun. 'Bloodlines' and 'Prisoner of Conscience,' set during the world wars, touch on some controversial topics. 'Falling Star' explores our interaction with the local tribes endemic to the area in the years following the settlement of the west. My favorite, as a longtime golfer, was 'House Rules,' an epic battle between rivals OSU and UO where the normal rules of golf just don't seem to apply. And a few, like the title story, have a subtle dark twist that keeps the book from being too comfortable.
Haynes' characters are solid and knowable - even the aliens - and his love for Central Oregon is evident. This is a fun read as well as a trip through the history of the region, and a glimpse or two into a possible future." - Renee Struthers, East Oregonian, June 15-16 2013
"Ted Haynes, known for his book Vandevert; The Hundred Year History of a Central Oregon Ranch has just released his newest book of stories: On the Road from Burns.
Since I am a writer of short stories and non-fiction articles, I was very interested to see how Haynes tackled his 16 story collection. I read nothing about the material until after I read the collection. It seemed to be written by different authors and offered up as an anthology – not a group of very different stories with different styles and point of view in the telling. But, all of them were written by Ted Haynes and they were each inspired by Haynes’ own readings and experiences and they cover the gamut of offerings that include growing up tales, a sci-fi story, a story that ta