Kill Me Tomorrow

Old Cowboys Never Die #3

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

You’re never too old to fight for justice in the latest novel in the trailblazing series from legendary national bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. AGED TO PERFECTION. Texas good-old-boys Doolin and Tubbs take on a pair of copy-cat outlaws—and prove they’re not getting older, they’re getting deadlier—in their latest, greatest adventure . . . Some say the Wild West is no country for old men. But apparently no one told Eli Doolin and Casey Tubbs. This rowdy pair of cowboys may be a bit long in the tooth but—thanks to the success of their new business venture, the D&T Cattle Company—they’re riding high in the saddle. And raking in the cash. What’s their secret? They rob banks. Disguised as even older men than they are, Doolin and Tubbs have managed to pull off a string of bank jobs without a hitch, making just a few withdrawals to help fund their ranch. But their lucrative sideline as undercover criminals takes a sudden dark turn when a pair of dangerous outlaws start committing similar robberies—dressed up as old men just like Doolin and Tubbs. Even worse, these copy-cat crooks are cutthroat killers. To stop these bad guys from smearing their good names, Doolin and Tubbs have to do the Team up with Marshal Colton Gray before they get wrongfully jailed—or kill their own doubles before their doubles kill them . . .

Genres: Westerns

296 pages, Hardcover

Published March 26, 2024

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Juan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about the book series of OLD COWBOYS NEVER DIE. There were cool intense and funny moments.

I had fun reading this book. I can't wait to check out and read the other books of these series from my home local libraries or Amazon Kindle unlimited.

🤠😯👍🏽👍🏽 🔫

[Colin Mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eversince I was a boy western novels have caught my imagination, and so the occasional story hauls me in. In this one Colton Gray, a Deputy US Marshall finds himself going from town to town following the tale of bank robbers who disguise themselves as old men. He soon has his suspicions. Inevitable soot outs, ambushes, copycat robbers and trying to find where his loyalty lies as the evidence stacks up.

Good characters from the "Robin Hood" ranchers to the women making eyes at him. Colton himself is the typical lawman hero who only gets wounded in the shoulder. Just right for an evening avoiding the television after dinner.

3 stars.

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kill Me Tomorrow is the third installment in The Old Cowboys Never Die Series by William and Jay Johnstone. For the past few years the old parts Eli Dulan and Casey Tubbs were robbing banks dressed up as elderly gentleman and using the money to purchase the cattle ranch they used to work for. they also use some of the money to help others down on their luck. Ever since the beginning they’ve had a US Marshal called Colten Grey investigating the old man robberies and despite knowing it’s Eli and Casey he can’t prove it. When the robberies become deadlier and more plentiful Marshall Grey knows he must put a stop to it but he will not be the only man on the case because Eli and Casey can’t have rabble rossers ruining their good reputation by going around killing bank employees. This was a great one I really love that we got to see Marshall Grays home life and find out more about him, the series is really getting good and I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next. I haven’t enjoyed a Johnstone series this much since I read Have Brides Will Travel and I absolutely loved that one but then again I love all the Johnstone books. #NetGalley, #KensingtonPublishing, #KillMeTomorrow, #OldCowboysNeverDie, #JohnstoneCountry,

[Richard West · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third and final installment in the "Old Cowboys Never Die" trilogy and like its predecessors, is a fun read that you hated to see end since over the course of the books, you grew to like the main characters and want them to come out ahead in the end - even if they do rob banks. They're kind of like a pair of Robin Hoods so they aren't really bad guys, or are they?

Everything gets wrapped up in a nice, neat package at the end which you kind of see coming, but aren't really sure it's going to, until it happens.

Like any well-written book, this one is a page-turner and you hate to put it down because you want to keep on reading to see what happens next. At times funny, always entertaining and with a number of plot twists, even the casual reader or person who really isn't into Western novels will find this one to be highly enjoyable.

If you're looking for something different and something that will keep your attention, you need to pick up the first two volumes and start reading before heading into this concluding novel. Highly recommended for those looking for a fun read.

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is no such thing as a bad Johnstone western. Each series is built around main characters whose belief in the law and family is absolute, even if they've had to be reformed to get there. From Preacher, the original mountain man to the Jensen family to Perly Gates, to.....well, you get the point. Many times, characters from one series will show up in another as supporting hands. The communities are true to the era, clothing, guns, food and troubles are all what you'd find if you looked them up in the history books. No two stories are the same, each character or set of characters is unique and so are their stories. The writing is skillful, readers are pulled into the story and you will laugh and cry right along with the characters. I made the mistake of picking up a Johnstone western my uncle was reading. Ive been hooked ever since. Now I share them with my reading family and will continue as long as new Johnstones are released.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn’t a big fan of westerns growing up, but have begun to read them now and especially from the Johnstones. This involves one involves Deputy US Marshall, Colton Gray, who is after the old men bank robbers. HE feels that his friends, Doolin and Tubbs, local ranchers are the culprits but has no proof. But then copycats are robbing banks and killing people. And much to Colton’s boss, he off to proof they are copy cats and to find proof that his pals are the robbers. Turns out the proof he finds is that Doolin and Tubbs are more like local Robin Hoods, which puts Colton in a bind. I enjoyed the story and going back in time to the wild west. Interesting little twist at the end. Would read more stories.

[grizzou · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved nice guys finished dead, so I was so excited to read the third book of the series, but kill me tomorrow was not an easy read. The wording was strange, and the story had potential for so much to happen but it didn't happen. Don't get me wrong, I loved the ending and I was hoping for it, but when chapters 17-23 are the only ones that are worth it, there's a problem. The resume of the book is misleading as well, saying that Gray teams up with the D and T, but I didn't see that happening except for at the end. I'm glad I read this book, I love Eli and Casey, but if I had to read one from the series again this one would not be it.

[Gerald Matzke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book continues the story of the “old men” bank robbers. Casey and Eli survived the last book and are now the owners of a successful cattle ranch. Their financial help for friends in need because of ruthless bankers led them to pull a few more bank robberies to punish the greedy institutions. Deputy Marshal Colton Grey suspects that Casey and Eli may be the robbers but has no solid evidence. The situation becomes more complicated when they all become good friends. A great story unfolds with pathos and humor. This is a fun read just like the first book in the series.

[Kellylynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one kind of seems like it is following in the Robin Hood realm. Cute, quaint with slight rambling.

Marshal Gray has been tasked to investigate the 'Old Men' bandits. He has a git feeling about who they are and that they are not actually old. Eli Doolin and Casey Tubbs seem to fit the bill for this, they are the new owners of the D&T Cattle Company and they always seem to be in the right place at the wrong time.

I won this in one of the giveaways.

[Lizenbyl · Rating 4 out of 5]

U. S. Deputy Marshall Colton Gray is assigned to find two bank robbers impersonating elderly men. As he tracks the various crimes through Texas, he figures out that the elder robbers are his friends and that they are robbing to do good for various persons that they feel have been wrong by the banking system.

[Clay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun easy light read. However the description of the book on the dust jacket is very misleading as to the plot of the book. However I really enjoyed the twist at the end of the book. This was my first William Johnstone book and I will definitely be trying more.

[Jordan Douglass · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good way to end the adventures of the two old men bandits. I was not overly surprised how it ended but was happy with the ending. I would recommend this book and this series for anyone that enjoys Westerns.

[Diego · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing book from start to finish an the climax when Colton was in the d&t ranch was amazing I rly thought he was gonna turn them an put em in jail the ending was amazing I’m still wondering if timmions ended up firing him

[Randy Horshok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't ask for a better story!

After reading the first two books of this series, I was wondering how the Johnston's planned to sculpt the third book. It couldn't have gone any better.....great work!

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a good thing old cowboys never die!

I’m going to miss reading about the adventures of the old bandits and the Deputy Marshal! The books were great, the characters were so well developed they became like my good friends! I’ll miss them!

[Gene Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tongue in cheek!

This may be one of the best of the books in your series that l have read. You kept me guessing all though the chapters. It was stood read.
I need to get more books in this stile.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bank robbing had been around for a long time, but for the old men robbers have it made. Until some copycat robbers tried working the same scene, only the copycat robbers kill. Loved the storyline, was truly a great adventure!

[Joan Waite · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read several books by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, so compared to the others, Kill Me Tomorrow was a bit of a disappointment. When authors have so many points of view, it draws too much away from the protagonist. IMO. I was excited to win this book from a Goodreads giveaway.

[Beverly Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness this was such a good story!

What a great series this was! I love those two cowboys and their good deeds! The deputy is close to a hero himself and I wish he'd fall for Rose! I'm not sure what the next book could be like but sure hope more follows!

[Patricia Mccammon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book in this series. Finding a way to finance their ranch hits a snag when copycats do the same thing. Great characters, a great Western. Won this in a Goodreads Giveaway

[Mandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a giveaway win that isn’t my cup of tea, but I gave it to my grandma and she loved it and read it in one day

[Amanda ☆ Nana's Books ☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Eli and Casey! Favorite good guy duo who's occasionally on the wrong side of the law. I'm hoping for a 4th book soon.

[Bill Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old Cowboys never die Book Three

Another good series by Johnstone. Was surprise know it ended and enjoyed the the way it ended. Very good reading.

[Keith Barros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice ending to this series

The western robin hoods ride again. Feel good story. Well done series. This one I missed the culinary tour of Texas.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A blast to read and look forward to the next adventure!

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

very inviting western story.

[Sonia B · Rating 3 out of 5]

a clever story

[Francie Latham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Texas Born and Raised

It’s fun to read a great book and to go home again. To read about my home state and visualize it before progress covered the wide open spaces.

[Rob Smith, Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The two "Old Cowboys" are at it again and the adventure sprawls more as there are bad guys that are doing what they do. This set up a way for the Johnstone ghost writer to have the Marshall, after the Old Cowboys, to close his case and resolve the 3 books.

The writing is fine and the three main & supporting characters fit nicely and with the marked Johnstone character touch.
The writer for this is one who has assembled other Johnstone stories with the trademark of the never ending eating through out the book. It's a lazy way to move the narrative and this writer is heavy-handed in each setting and food served. I do read a lot. Never have i read a writer that has such an ongoing buffet readily available where one turns.

Bottom line: I recommend this book. 6 out of ten points.
This book was made available by NetGalley.com in exchange for a review.