Hunted

Ransom #1

by William W. Johnstone

Traveling through the shifting histories of the American frontier, the immortal time-wanderer Ransom is forced to flee from his enemies, who call themselves the Guardians of Liberty and a Free Society. Original.

Genres: Fiction, Horror, Werewolves

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1995

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

[MAE Coombs · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is insane. It was fun to read, but it was so, so insane. I wonder what this authors political views are, I honestly couldn’t tell.

[Nick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not At All What Was Expected

I thought this might pick up where the last book left off, but it started in with a new protagonist. That was fine. What wasn't fine is that this whole book was nothing more than the author bashing the Federal Government and beating his audience over the head with his political views... and whether or not I agree with the author's politics is neither here nor there. This is not at all what I expected or wanted when I bought this book. Unfortunately I bought books 2 and 3 based on the strength of book 1. I hope the last book in the trilogy leaves the politics behind and gets back to horror as the subject matter. If not, I won't be reading the last book in the trilogy.

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Novel About an Immortal/Man/Werewolf

WWJ has written a novel about a man who was born as an immortal. The species of wolves that change shape, Shape shifters, are north as wolf pups, but soon after birth they assume human form. When the cub is born the wolf family knows there future is safe in the hands of the immortal. The young man eventually lands in the US he serves in every modern war to become the ultimate warrior. This is an excellent read for the genre. I recommend this novel to the people that have an open mind who can see the different points the author has made to the people concerning the future of the US.....ER

[Julie Heber · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read!

Although this book really pushes 1 side of government abuse of power, it is very well written and enlightening to those who are somewhat in the dark. Really like the characters!

[regina d. dockins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating

Keeps you hanging on every word I highly recommend y'all read this and all his other books, talent beyond description. This series as ,many of the others are so very absorbing you'll find their hard to put down

[blanche moates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

I love William Johnstone's paranormal writing. He had a wonderful knack for keeping that world true to his vision without seeming odd.

[Cathy Gudger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! If part of this is true, (not about Darry), we are no longer the 'land of the free and home of the...'! I could feel my blood pressure rising the more I read.
Great book!!!

[i hoare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

Thoroughly enjoyed this book looking forward to reading the next one would recommend giving it a go if you enjoy werewolf stories

[Sam Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like other works of late Mr. Johnstone a lot, but this is not so nice as I thought. Still, the idea is interesing and dogs are fluffy.

[Deb Randolph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shape shifter versus corrupt government

This is definitely a different take on a shape shifter and despite that a lot of the political information was too detailed, I really enjoyed the storyline. Imagine that you can't be killed and imagine what atrocities you would see throughout your life of 700 years. Also imagine being hunted by man for most of that time. It would make a normal person crazy but not Darry. He has remained one of the good guys who wants to live his life simply. Then, the government finds him and a new revolution has begun. Now, I am off to read the next book in the series and I can't wait to see his next journey.

[Donald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written book with a few editing snafus. Great characters, as timely today as it was in 1995 when it was published! Action, wolf shifters, rogue Federal agents, survivalists, militias, Liberal morons, Federal government pukes and more abound in this 2nd book of a great series! Johnstone always has exciting reads and has them well researched!

[Ralph Schable · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story seems more real each day

I like the pulp fiction style, and the message. I like most of his work. She's and mountain man series

[henry smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. Strange. Enjoyed it all but don’t know how to describe it except strange

[Morley Robertson]

Pro-gun, anti government crap.

Don't bother. This went from a werewolf book to "big brother is watching you" real fast. It's really tiring. Kooky.

[Tony Sherington]

WTF just happened? I’m worried about this author do people really think this stuff? No wonder the US is in such a mess, if this is any reflection at all of how people are thinking.

[Cheri Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several books by William Johnstone. They're all great, but this is one of my favorites!!