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Have Brides, Will Travel (Have Brides, Will Travel #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE. WHERE IT’S NEVER QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT.In this rollicking new series, the Johnstones cordially invite you to the biggest, baddest event of the season—one that gives a whole new meaning to “shotgun wedding” . . . Here come the brides. And the bullets . . .Bo Creel and Scratch Morton are lifelong drifters who keep one eye on the horizon, one finger on the trigger, and one foot out the door. Roaming the West is what keeps them young, or so Scratch tells Bo. But when they save the life of Cyrus Keegan—the owner of a matrimonial agency—they receive an unexpected proposal that’s hard to resist. Keegan needs to deliver five mail order brides to a mining town in New Mexico Territory. All Scratch and Bo have to do is get these gals to the church on time—and alive, if possible . . .The job seems easy enough—and the brides-to-be are even easier on the eyes. Cecilia, Beth, Luella, Rose, and Jean all need good husbands. But their prospects look bad when the journey to the altar includes Mexican banditos, scheming silver robbers, and one overbearing rancher who won’t take no for an answer. Bo and Scratch promised to keep the ladies safe—and keep their hands to themselves—but it could be the last vow they’ll ever make . . .Live Free. Read Hard.
Hell for Breakfast (A Slash and Pecos Western #4)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Be Quick or Be Dead. In a twist of fate, Slash and Pecos are riding hard for the law, dispensing justice as they see fit, and determined to watch their final sunset as heroes . . . not outlaws. His wicked ways mostly behind him, reformed bank robber Jimmy &“Slash&” Braddock is getting hitched to his sweetheart. But before the honeymoon, Chief U.S. Marshal Luther T. &“Bleed-&’Em-So&” Bledsoe needs Slash and his former partner-in-crime, Melvin &“Pecos Kid&” Baker, to don a couple of deputy marshal badges and saddle up for a trip to Nebraska. Seems the town of Harveyville has fallen prey to a trio of murderous badmen blasting away up and down Main Street, and the local law needs some assistance from men who know how to handle a gun. But Slash and Pecos killed the wrong man. Worse, the town marshal tells them that the outlaws rode on and he doesn&’t need their help after all. But now Slash and Pecos are wanted men. Tom Gyllenwater&’s son is dead. He won&’t rest until Slash and Pecos are permanently relocated to Boot Hill. And as the duo are targeted by every gun-crazy desperado in the territory, Slash and Pecos discover they&’ll find no help from anyone in Harveyville, a town of ruthless and corrupt folks willing to kill to protect their secrets . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
A Hill of Beans (A Chuckwagon Trail Western #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Come and Get It. Mac is back. Framed for a murder he didn&’t commit, Dewey &“Mac&” Mackenzie is a wanted man on a cattle drive heading west—as a chuckwagon cook. Though he&’s never even boiled an egg, Mackenzie has a natural gift for cobbling together good trail drive grub. Now, with two trail drives under his belt, Mackenzie has proven to be more than a good chuckwagon cook. He&’s good at serving up justice, too—with a side of hot lead . . .A HILL OF BEANS Mac Mackenzie has enough problems on his plate. He&’s got bounty hunters on his tail, no one on his side, and no place to hide. Just when he thinks it can&’t get any worse, he hears the rumbling of a cattle stampede—heading straight for his camp. Mac&’s got two choices: Get trampled like a weed or saddle up and help get the herd under control. At first, the traildrivers ain&’t too pleased to have a stranger help them out. But once they realize Mac&’s not a rustler, they ask him to join the team. Mac takes them up on the offer—especially after he meets the cowgirl Colleen—and quickly impresses everyone with his cooking skills. There&’s just a few more problems: Mac&’s new employers might be the real rustlers. And Mac&’s stepped out of the frying pan into the fire . . .
Hired Guns (Luke Jensen Bounty Hunter #8)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Where Frontier Legends Are Born. A legend among bounty hunters, Luke Jensen has tracked some of the deadliest outlaws in the West. But sometimes, the competition can be even deadlier . . . GHOST TOWN MASSACRE It’s the kind of job Luke Jensen hates. A millionaire mine owner is willing to pay $5,000 to the man who captures the half-breed outlaw Tom Eagle. Normally, Luke would turn down an offer like this—it smacks too much of being a hired gun. But when the millionaire tells him that Eagle is responsible for killing his son, Luke agrees to take on the job. Which means he’ll have to take the road to hell itself—aka Hard Rock, Montana . . . Hard Rock is supposed to be a ghost town. But when Luke arrives, the ghosts are alive and well—and gunning for his hide. They’re a gang of actual hired guns—the kind of soulless killers Luke despises—and they’re trying to collect the bounty, too. Luke barely makes it out of town alive when he runs in to the only man who can save him. The man he’s been hired to hunt. The notorious Tom Eagle . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Hostile Territory (A Preacher & MacCallister Western #5)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneGunfighters Preacher and Jamie MacCallister keep the peace on the Oregon Trail in the latest novel in the Preacher & Jamie MacCallister Western series from national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. Preacher and Jamie MacCallister search for a hidden fortune that might be just a legend—but the bandits, bullets, and bloodshed they find are all too real . . . HOSTILE TERRITORY Jamie MacCallister remembers the Alamo—especially one brave frontiersman who died fighting there. Now the fallen veteran&’s granddaughter needs Jamie&’s help. She&’s found a letter written by her grandfather with a map to the spot where Alamo legend Jim Bowie supposedly hid a fortune in silver and gold. Jamie never believed the story. Countless treasure hunters had scoured the area and come up empty handed. But his friend&’s grandaughter is convinced it&’s hidden where no one has ever dared to search—deep in the heart of Comanche country . . . There&’s no way Jamie will let this nice young lady venture into such hostile territory—not without his help. But they&’re going to need backup. Enter Preacher: easily the toughest mountain man in the West and, luckily, Jamie MacCallister&’s loyal friend. Together, they begin their journey at Fort Belknap, the farthest outpost of civilization—and the gateway to the barbaric Comancheria. In that deadly, untamed land the three will seek their fortune. But what they find is a cutthroat gang of outlaws, a bloodthirsty group of deserters, and a powerful tribe of Comanche warriors—who kill all trespassers on sight . . .
A Hundred Ways to Kill: A Hundred Ways to Kill (Blood Bond #16)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThese blood brothers are gunslingers with a conscience—and red-hot lead. Sharp-shooting adventure from the greatest Western writers of the 21st century. Young Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves became blood brothers on the day the rancher&’s son saved the warrior&’s life, forging a bond no one could ever break. And as years passed, a legend grew of the Cheyenne and the white man who rode together—and who could jerk killing iron with the best of them . . . A Hundred Ways to Kill Heading west to San Diego some honest pilgrims pay good money to keep their wagon train safe, but their guards soon turn against their charges and head off to Mexico with six young girls captive. When word reaches Tombstone—where Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves are wearing out their welcome gambling with Wyatt Earp—they know they have to do something about it. But it&’s going to take more than their bravery and shooting skills to rescue those girls from the merciless white slavers. On the way to Mexico, Matt and Sam ride into a war party of Apaches. They&’ll be facing outlaws and furious Apaches at the same time. For two blood brothers, the idea is to rescue those girls and blast their way North to freedom—no matter how many bullets it takes, or how many guns are shooting back . . . Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone &“[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.&”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles &“There&’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action.&”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown
Hunter's Moon (A Hunter Buchanon Black Hills Western #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Loaded for Bear. Ex-Rebel tracker Hunter Buchanon and his faithful coyote Bobby Lee come face to face—and tooth and claw—with the biggest, fiercest killer they&’ve ever known . . .CURSE OF THE GRIZZLY MOON A cattle ranch stalked by the ultimate predator. A heiffer gutted and beheaded by razor-sharp claws. A ranch hand crushed and shredded by powerful jaws. According to legend—foretold by Sioux Chief Red Otter—the attacks are an omen of terrible things to come. When a grizzly attacks a man or his property during a blue moon, it is a sign that the bear has been sent from someone on the other side seeking revenge against the man that killed him. And that man—the avenger&’s true target—is Hunter Buchanon . . . To end the curse, Hunter must hunt down the grizzly and kill it—before it kills him and everyone he loves. He sets off into the wilderness for the final showdown between predator and prey. But this time, Hunter is the hunted . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
The Intruders (A Buck Trammel Western #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Draw Quick, Aim True. Pinkerton. Sheriff. Lawman. Buck Trammel has spent his life fighting for justice. Now, he must defend a town against corrupt businessmen and scurrilous outlaws from turning it into a bloody battleground. FAMILY FEUD Blackstone, Wyoming, belongs to &“King&” Charles Hagen. The rancher bought land, built businesses, and employed most of the townsfolk. Unfortunately Sheriff Buck Trammel is not on His Majesty&’s payroll. The lawdog won&’t be tamed or trained to accept the king&’s position as master of the territory, but neither will he threaten his empire. Adam Hagen, the king&’s oldest son, is vying to take control of his father&’s violent empire in Blackstone. Sidling up with the notorious criminal Lucien Clay, Adam is adding professional hired guns who perform his dirty deeds without question. But moving against his father means crossing paths with his former friend Buck—the man who once saved Adam&’s life. A civil war is coming to Blackstone. And when the gunsmoke clears, Buck Trammel is determined to be the last man standing . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
The Jensen Dynasty: The Journey Begins
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneReturn to the epic sagas of the Jensen mountain men—Smoke and Luke—and their unique brand of bold, blazing justice together in one volume and in paperback for the first time—from the nationally bestselling Western authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone.SMOKE JENSEN: THE BEGINNING In 1861, shots were fired in Charleston Harbor, and Kirby Jensen&’s father and brother went off to war. From raging Civil War battles to border state raids to the kind of frontier justice achieved only by bullets and blood, Kirby Jensen journeys into a manhood shaped by violence and a young man&’s thirst for justice. Filled with actual historical events and legendary characters, the story of Smoke Jensen&’s early years is a powerful, brutal, and amazing American saga.LUKE JENSEN, BOUNTY HUNTER In the last hours of the Civil War, Confederate soldier Luke Jensen is ambushed and robbed by four deserters, shot in the back, and left for dead. Taken in by a Georgia farmer and his beautiful daughter, Luke is nursed back to health. Though crippled, he hopes to reunite with his long-lost brother, Smoke. Then fate takes a tragic turn and Luke is forced to strike out on his own—hunting down the baddest of the bad . . . to become the greatest bounty hunter who ever lived.
A Jensen Family Christmas
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneAN AMERICAN FAMILY. A JOHNSTONE TRADITION. The legendary members of the Jensen family gather together at the Sugarloaf Ranch for one Christmas homecoming they’ll never forget—if they live through it . . . Smoke Jensen looks forward to spending a quiet holiday with the family. But an unexpected arrival from south of the border has him reaching for his guns, defending his land—and risking everything he loves . . . Sally Jensen strikes up a friendship with a lovely Mexican woman—who turns out to be married to the mysterious stranger plotting to steal her ranch . . . Ace and Chance prepare to fight a gang of outlaws trying to kill the man who raised them—but they’re going to need the help of the father they never knew . . . Luke Jensen rescues three young children orphaned in a shootout—and heads home for a surprise reunion with children of his own . . . Preacher catches the eye of a beautiful and beguiling widow—but he can’t decide if she wants to marry him, kill him, or both . . . Every Christmas season, the Jensens pray for peace on earth. But then, for the Jensen family, danger is just another holiday tradition. Live Free. Read Hard.
The Jensens of Colorado
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe national bestselling novels of William W. and J.A. Johnstone bring the American West to crackling life. Now together in one volume for the first time, return to the epic sagas of the fearless—and ever-growing—Jensen clan—pioneers willing to fight for justice.THOSE JENSEN BOYS Ace and Chance are as reckless and wild as the frontier itself. Their father is Luke Jensen, thought killed in the Civil War. Their uncle Smoke is one of the fiercest gunfighters in the West. It&’s no surprise the twins have a knack for taking risks—and blasting their way out of them.THE JENSEN BRAND Smoke is injured swapping bullets with cow thieves on the Sugarloaf Ranch and Sally puts out a call for help to the rest of the Jensen clan. Just back from studying in Europe, Denise Jensen can ride like a man, shoot like her daddy, and face down the deadliest outlaws like nobody&’s business.HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN Smoke has no choice but to come down off the mountain and go head-to-head with outlaw Big Jim Slaughter to save his friend Monte Carson. A fiery clash of courage, fury, and guns is on the docket, and only one man will be left standing after the dust settles. Live Free. Read Hard.
Killer Take All (A Duff MacCallister Western #10)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. A Home Worth Fighting For.Scotsman-turned-cowboy Duff MacCallister traveled far and worked hard to start a new life in America. And anyone who tries to mess with his dream is in for some serious Highland justice . . . KILLER TAKE ALL The cattle town of Chugwater may not look like much to outsiders. But for Duff MacCallister and the determined settlers who’ve staked their futures here, it’s a land of opportunity. That’s why the whole town is fired up by the latest news. Young railroad developer Jacob Freemantle wants to run a rail line through Chugwater, making it easier to transport cattle. Everyone is on board with the plan—at first. Duff begins to suspect that Freemantle is only after the most valuable land, and he’s using strongarm tactics to force reluctant ranchers to sell. Things only get worse when Freemantle’s hired guns show up—and the violence really begins . . .But Duff’s got a plan of his own. With a little help from some well-armed friends, he’s going to flush this phony out of Chugwater—and run his hired killers out of town on a rail . . .Live Free. Read Hard.
Killers Never Sleep (A Buck Trammel Western #6)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Where Real Cowboys Never Run. They Fight Back.The latest action-packed historical western from national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone in which former Pinkerton man Buck Trammel takes up the badge in Wyoming Territory. Ben Washington and his gang of murdering prairie rats have been terrorizing Wyoming Territory for quite a spell: rustling cattle, robbing stagecoaches and railroads, and slaughtering settlers. When Sheriff Buck Trammel of Laramie learns that Washington and his killers have been menacing an innocent family, he and his deputy ride out and bring Washington in the hard way—at the barrel of a gun. When word spreads fast of Washington&’s capture, gambler Adam Hagen begins taking wagers on the outlaw&’s fate—where and when his gang will bust him loose—and quickly finds himself sitting atop a mountain of cash. Naturally, greed forces Hagen to open the stakes nationwide. As the stink of easy money grows, the New Orleans gang known as the LeBlanc Brothers crawl into town posing as cattlemen. And the LeBlanc&’s never leave a job empty-handed . . . When the LeBlanc Brothers team up with Washington&’s cut-throats join Washington cut-throats, Trammel is forced to play a dangerous high-stakes game of own where any move he makes could not only cost a deputy his life, but threaten justice in Laramie forever.
A Knife in the Heart (A Hank Fallon Western #4)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneIn this action-packed Hank Fallon western, the falsely imprisoned lawman finds himself holding the keys to one of America&’s most dangerous penitentiaries . . . Johnstone Country. Don&’t Be a Stranger. HE&’S ALWAYS ON HIS GUARD As both a prisoner and an undercover operative, U.S. Marshal Hank Fallon has faced down some of the most vicious, terrifying, cold-blooded thieves and murderers in the West. Now, Hank is finally free and he&’s got no intention of setting foot inside a jail ever again. But the new federal prison being constructed in Leavenworth, Kansas, needs a warden and Hank is the right man for the job. He&’s got the scars to prove it—and to keep the peace. But keeping these lawless hornets in their nest is no easy feat. And when several escape before Leavenworth is at maximum security, they take Hank&’s family hostage. To save his wife and baby daughter, Hank will have to get as down and dirty as the devils he&’s pursuing—and they won&’t be taken alive. Live Free. Read Hard.
Last Stage to El Paso (A Red Ryan Western #5)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE LEGENDS DIE HARD.Riding shotgun, Red Ryan leads a doomed stagecoach of the damned on the longest, deadliest journey of his life . . .5 PASSENGERS. 400 MILES. 1,000 WAYS TO DIE. According to local legend, the stagecoach known as the Gray Ghost is either haunted, cursed, or just plain unlucky. Each of its last three drivers and three more riding shotgun came to a violent, bloody end. And now it&’s Red Ryan&’s turn to guard five foolhardy passengers on the stage&’s next—and possibly last—trip. The travelers are a small troupe of performers with dark histories of their own: a song-and-dance man with a drinking problem, a juggler with a secret, a knife thrower with a past, and a beautiful fan dancer who&’s on the run from a one-eyed, vengeance-seeking outlaw . . . Red&’s not the superstitious type. But with Apaches on the warpath with bloodlust—and a one-eyed cutthroat killer on his trail—this 400 mile journey is like something straight out of his worst nightmare. And all the roads lead straight to hell . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Lone Star Legacy: A New Historical Texas Western (A Forever Texas Novel #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. Johnstone"Superb from start to finish. An instant classic." —New York Times Bestselling Author Marc Cameron on Forever TexasExperience the gritty reality of life on the Texas frontier in this riveting historical adventure based on actual events and the true history of the legendary King Ranch, as one pioneering ranch family carves out their own piece of the American West… South Texas, 1854. Regis Royle is determined to turn eighteen-thousand acres of raw prairie into the greatest cattle ranch in the world. But he can&’t do it alone. The region is wilder than a herd of mustangs—and crawling with rustlers. Teaming up with the Cattlemen&’s Justice Consortium, Regis hopes to stop the rustling and start laying tracks for a new railway. Problem is, the cattlemen—including Jarvis &“Bone&” McGraw, Regis&’s own ranch manager—can&’t help but lock horns with the Texas Rangers. And it doesn&’t take long for this brewing pot of very bad blood to get a whole lot worse . . . First blood is spilled in Corpus Christie. Regis&’s reckless young brother Shep is wounded by the beautiful daughter of their fiercest enemies, the powerful Valdez family. The news of a possible rail line has divided the ranchers into warring factions. And Regis Royle has to keep the peace with McGraw, take a gamble with his business partner, and keep his wayward brother in one piece. But things really heat up when Regis learns that the Valdez family are claiming rights to the Royle Ranch&’s land. And they&’ll do anything to get it back. Even kill . . . The brothers Royle may be newcomers but they&’re no greenhorns. They&’ve got what it takes to be Texans. And that means never stop fighting for your dream.
The Lonesome Gun (A Perley Gates Western #7)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WITH A DETOUR THROUGH HELL.Good Samaritan gunslinger Perley Gates returns for a new action-packed adventure from legendary national bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone set in historic Texas. Perley&’s elder brother, Rubin, who manages the Triple-G Ranch decides to try breeding some Hereford cattle with the ranch&’s longhorns. He asks Perley to deliver the contract for the Herefords, a simple task. But nothing ever remains simple when Perley is involved. And for the reluctant fast gun, it means a nightmare journey through hell itself . . . The trouble starts when Perley and his sidekick, Possum, meet some damsels in distress—a lovely group of saloon girls with a broken wagon wheel. Being a good Samaritan, Perley feels honor-bound to help them. But when the travelers cross paths with an ornery gang of vicious outlaws, things turn deadly—and fast. It only gets worse from there, for Perley agrees to escort them to Nacogdoches—next to Angelina County, a section of which is infested with a special breed of vermin known as the Tarpley family. And this corrupt clan has a gunslinger—who&’d love nothing more than to take down a living legend like Perley Gates . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
A MacCallister Christmas
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneFrom bestselling authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone comes a special action-packed holiday western tale of peace on earth and bad will toward men . . . Johnstone Country. Where Legends Are Born. Ever since he left Scotland to start a new life in America, Duff MacCallister has stayed true to the values and traditions of his clan in the Highlands. But as Christmas approaches, he yearns to reconnect with his family—even the ones he hasn&’t met yet. This year, two of his American cousins—twins Andrew and Rosanna—will be joining Duff for the holidays at the Sky Meadow Ranch. That is, if they manage to get there alive . . . The twins&’ train is held up by not one, but two vicious outlaw gangs. The Jessup gang has been using the Spalding gang&’s hideout to plan the robbery. The Jessups just lost two of their brothers in a bank job gone wrong—courtesy of Duff MacCallister—and they&’re gunning for revenge. Together, these two bloodthirsty bands of killers and thieves are teaming up to make this one Christmas the MacCallisters will never forget. But Duff&’s ready to deliver his own brand of gun-blazing justice, holidays be damned . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
The Man from Waco (The Man from Waco #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneMeet John Bannack. Jailed for a crime he didn&’t commit. Busted out of a Texas State Prison. Running for freedom and gunning for justice. They call him . . .THE MAN FROM WACO. As a young man, John Bannack worked hard on his brother&’s farm—until times got tough and his brother grew desperate. Desperate enough to rob a bank. Unfortunately, John&’s brother left a trail that led straight to the Bannack farm. When a posse showed up to make an arrest, John made a fateful decision: He confessed to his brother&’s crime. Sacrificed his freedom for the sake of his brother&’s family. And doomed himself to a hard, hellish life in a rat-hole state prison . . . A man&’s got two choices in a place like that: Get tough or get killed. For John Bannack it means this will be a one-way trip to Hell. Bannack is on a work detail outside the prison. On the way back, Judge Wick Justice, who sentenced Bannack, tags along with the prison wagon, only to find he has involved himself in a planned prison break. When a gang ambushes the wagon and frees the prisoners, they bullet-blast the guards—and the judge takes a hunk of lead himself. But Bannack finds the judge alive and takes him to safety. In return, the judge releases him from prison and employs him as his bodyguard and avenger. Johnstone Country. A New Texas Legend.
Mean and Evil (A Brannigan's Land Western #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe national bestselling western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone bring us another Ty Brannigan western with a unique and American brand of justice. JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE FAMILY COMES FIRST.Ex-lawman turned cattle rancher Ty Brannigan loves his wife and children. And may Lord have mercy on those who would harm them—because Ty Brannigan will show none. KILLER SMILE No one knows their way around a faro table, bank vault, or six shooter more than Smilin&’ Doc Ford. When he&’s not gambling or thieving, he&’s throwing lead—or, if he&’s feeling especially vicious, slitting throats with his Arkansas toothpick. Roaming the west with Doc is a band of wild outlaws including a pair of hate-filled ex-cons and the voluptuous Zenobia &“Zee&” Swallow, Doc&’s kill-crazy lady. The gang have been on a killing spree, leaving a trail of bodies near Ty Brannigan&’s Powderhorn spread in Wyoming&’s Bear Paw Mountains. U.S. marshals want Ty to help them track down Smilin&’ Doc&’s bunch. But when the hunt puts the Brannigan clan in the outlaws&’ sights, Ty and his kin take justice into their own hands—and deliver it with a furious, final vengeance. Live Free. Read Hard.
Montana: A Novel of Frontier America (Montana #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneTwo families. Nine generations. One stretch of land under the Big Sky of Montana Territory. From national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, a bold new saga of the American West centuries in the making, from the brave ranchers who staked their claims in the spring of 1842, to the lawmen who risked their lives to keep them, and the descendants who carried their dreams into the 21st century… Bordered by the Blackfeet Reservation to the north and mountain ranges to the east and west, Cutthroat County is seven-hundred glorious square miles of Big Sky grandeur. For generations, the Maddox and Drew families have ruled the county—often at odds with each other. Today, Ashton Maddox runs the biggest Black Angus ranch in the country, while County Sheriff John T. Drew upholds the law like his forefathers did over a century ago. A lot has changed since the county was established in 1891. But some things feel straight out of the 1800s. Especially when cows start disappearing from the ranches. . . Residents and news media still recall a gun-blazing tale of the land-grabbing battles fought by Maddox&’s and Drew&’s ancestors. Meanwhile, their present-day descendants face a new kind of war that&’s every bit as bloody. Sheriff Drew&’s girlfriend/deputy is shot and seriously wounded in what appears to be a routine traffic stop. When Ashton Maddox&’s rival rancher&’s foreman is found murdered and a modern-day vigilante group hires a hard-drinking, publicity-hungry retired Texas Ranger to investigate, Drew and Maddox decide to do what their forefathers did so many years ago: join forces against a common enemy. Risk their skins against all odds. And keep the dream of Montana alive for generations to come . . .
A Month of Doomsdays (A Brannigan's Land Western #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe national bestselling western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone bring us another Ty Brannigan western with a unique and American brand of justice. JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. TIME TO KILL. Former lawman Ty Brannigan tries to rope in some skittish cattle rustlers at his family ranch—and uncovers a nest of scheming bank robbers. Looks like he&’s going to need a bigger rope . . . DOOMSDAY IS COMING. Something fishy is going on with the beef at Circle P. After a quick-and-dirty shootout with a small band of rustlers, Ty Brannigan and his son Matt do another count of their cattle—and find they have fifty heads more than before. Seems the rustlers were hiding stolen cows from other ranches among the Brannigan herd. And that&’s just the tip of the cowpie. In jail, the rustlers rat out their partners to the local marshal. They&’re not just stealing cattle. They&’re plotting the biggest bank robbery in the county&’s bullet-riddled history. And this time, they&’re going to make a real killing. . . . Months in the planning—and just days away—the countdown to doomsday has begun. Ty, Matt, and the town marshall must race against time to track down the robbers before they strike—or innocent people will die. But the Brannigans aren&’t afraid of danger. When the clock runs out—and the shooting starts—every man&’s days are numbered . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
The Morgans (The Morgans #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneA thrilling new Western series from William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone featuring the Last Gunfighter himself, Frank Morgan.WESTERN JUSTICE. JOHNSTONE FURY. In this explosive new series, William W. and J.A. Johnstone bring together two of their greatest legends. The Drifter and the Kid. A gunslinging father and prodigal son, united at last, they are the Morgans. And the only thing thicker than a Morgan&’s blood is a Morgan&’s bullet… FAMILY FIRST. EVERYBODY ELSE DIES. There&’s nothing particularly unusual for a legendary gunman to be summoned to the lawless, bullet-riddled territory of Arizona. But when Frank Morgan, aka the Last Gunfighter, rides into Tucson, he finds himself ambushed and kidnapped by ruthless Mexican bandit Ramirez&’s army of thugs. The only way out is for Frank&’s son, Conrad Browning, heir to the vast Browning fortune, to ransom his father free. But Conrad isn&’t giving up one cent. He&’s got a far deadlier currency in mind . . . Conrad heads down to the border and infiltrates the compound. But to prove himself, he has to hold up a train with the rest of the gang. Ramirez catches on to Conrad&’s ruse, and the only way out is for Frank to come to the rescue. It&’s a wild turn of events for sure, but for the Morgans, when it comes to killing their enemies, it&’s all in the family. Live Free. Read Hard.
Nathan Stark, Army Scout (A Nathan Stark Western #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneIn this blazing new series, William W. and J.A. Johnstone tell the tale of a man who became a myth—and a myth that became a legend. This is the epic story of Nathan Stark, Army Scout . . . Johnstone Justice. What America Needs Now. They slaughtered his family. Killed his young bride. And ever since that tragic day, Nathan Stark has devoted his life to fighting the hostile tribes who massacred those he loved. As a civilian scout for the Army, he&’s served with such famous commanders as Custer and Crook. He&’s battled against such notorious war chiefs as Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Among the fiercest natives of the untamed west, Nathan Stark is a living legend—one that must be destroyed . . . Against his better judgment, Nathan agrees to be teamed up with a rival Crow scout named Moses Red Buffalo. Their mission: to forge a trail deep into Indian territory under the command of a bloodthirsty army colonel. But the mission is not what it seems. If Stark and Red Buffalo want to stay alive, they&’ll have to work together as a team—if they don&’t kill each other first . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Never Let Them See You Bleed (A Tinhorn Western #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneFrom the bestselling masters of the Old West comes the first in a blazing new series about a young deputy sheriff&’s coming of age—and trial by gunfire—in a small Texas town. This is the blistering saga of a hero in training, from first blood to final showdown… Flint Moran was fourteen years old when the Civil War ended. He was fifteen when his family bought a plot of land near Tinhorn, Texas. He was barely nineteen when he caught a pair of rustlers stealing cattle—and singlehandedly brought them to justice. How did a teenaged boy track down and capture two hardcase thieves without any help? That&’s what Tinhorn sheriff Buck Jackson wants to know. He can&’t help but be impressed by Flint&’s sharp eye and natural talent with a Henry rifle. So he offers to deputize the boy—tin badge, Colt Frontier Six-Shooter, and all—and Flint happily accepts. But there are things the young deputy doesn&’t know. And what he doesn&’t know could kill him. . . . There&’s a gunman coming to town. A showdown is brewing that could prove to be Flint&’s first—and possibly last—test. But either way, there will be blood. . . .Live Free. Read Hard.