David Dockter Tells an Inspiring Story of a Young Orphan in His Book “Wagon Train Orphan”

The book “Wagon Train Orphan” by David Dockter was featured at ReadersMagnet Book Confab last October 28-30, 2022, held at Tribeca, New York, and also displayed at the New York Library Association (NYLA) 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show on November 3-4, 2022 at Saratoga Springs, New York.

“Wagon Train Orphan” centers around the life of Mike Fagan, a young orphan who lost his parents at an early age. His mother died when he was still six while his father was killed in an Indian massacre. Ever since his father died, Mike strives to survive everyday together with his dog Wolf. They were the only survivors after the tragic incident that he and his father was involved.

The book started when Mike and his father decided to migrate to California. Immediately the next day, they are all packed, and he saw the newly purchased rifles of his father that according to him, they can carry around while traveling. At an early age, he was already trained by his father how to shoot and practice loading. His training all paid off when he accurately aims and shoots the big man in one of the river pirates who is trying to get their things during the first night of their trip.

Mike and his father had a long journey. Just when they thought they will be having a peaceful exploration, things got escalated quickly, and he suddenly lost his father in a massacre.

Growing up in the West as an orphan and having nowhere to run to is hard. But Mike was determined not to be stuck in the same miserable situation forever. Instead, he works hard and continued to live through the guidance of God and his friend whom he meets along the way. Mike then successfully fulfills his father’s dream and grows into the man that he wants to be. This is a perfect read for anyone who is into rags-to-riches story plots.

Read more of Mike Fagan’s life in “Wagon Train Orphan” by David Dockter. Grab a copy of the book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

“Wagon Train Orphan”
Author | David Dockter
Published Date | September 20, 2022
Publisher | ReadersMagnet LLC
Genre | Fiction


Author Bio

David Dockter grew up in Colorado during the 50’s and 60’s. His activities include doing rodeo as well as fishing and hunting. To support these activities, he had several jobs including janitor, pool construction, and working for several dairies hauling hay. Upon graduation, he joined the US Navy serving four years active and twelve more as a reservist.

David married his highschool sweetheart in 1972 raising four beautiful kids together. He lost his wife in 2001 after 28 years together. He now lives in Ordway Colorado where he is active in the community and the church and served as an elder for the past twelve years. David loves to go out and go fishing and camping whenever he can in the mountains of Colorado.

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