Killers Never Sleep

Buck Trammel #6

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

The sixth action-packed historical western from national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone featuring Buck Trammel, former Pinkerton-turned Wyoming Territory lawman!

Ben Washington and his gang of murdering prairie rats have been terrorizing Wyoming Territory for quite a 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.

Johnstone Country. Where Real Cowboys Never Run. They Fight Back.

Genres: Westerns

Audible Audio

Published February 27, 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

[Abibliofob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably the best book in the series about Buck Trammel by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. Killers Never Sleep is the sixth adventure and Buck faces a whole heap of new troubles in this book. It is as most often when it comes to these authors a good western, it has all the parts needed and a lot of new twists. I really did enjoy it. Thanks to Netgalley and Kensington Books for letting me read it.

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

Killers Never Sleep was one of the better, if not best Buck Trammel westerns.

Leader of a gang, Ben Washington, sits in jail in Laramie. The rest of his gang aim to break him out.

Meanwhile, a group of robbers, the LeBlanc brothers, from New Orleans, have their eyes set on Adam Hagans safe in the new Grand Laramie hotel.

With a mixed pot of criminals, as well as tensions running high between the sheriff and his deputies the book was a page turner. The ending was somewhat a letdown but expected.

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buck tremmle was trying to keep his little spot in Wyoming peaceful when Sheriff Rollins and deputy Brant show up from the neighboring town telling him that Ben Washington and his gang the son of one of the displaced farmers. Has returned to town wanting to reclaim the land he believes was wrongfully taken from his dad unfortunately there’s a new family living in the farmhouse something that doesn’t stop Junior. Things get even hairier for the Wyoming lawman when Brian Smith comes to town in strong-arm the owner of a popular casino unfortunately he didn’t take into account the casino owner might have even stronger arms but the owner also didn’t take into account that Brian Smith showed up with his brothers and some other outlaws. Because after he arrest Ben Washington on a warrant his gang kidnaps deputy brant and wants to trade the policeman for the captured outlaw something that Buck Tremel Will never do he has a full plate and I haven’t even mentioned the town folkt are getting nervous in the crooked mayor homes tries to discuss it with buck despite knowing his opinion about him and other politicians. Can Buck bring peace back to the people he’s come to respect. Like with every Johnstone book this is it the whole story because there’s always there’s a lot more I love their books and although this isn’t one of my favorite series this was really a great read if you love great westerns and good versus evil we’re good prevails you’ll definitely love killers never sleep by William and Jay Johnstone the sixth book in the series can definitely be read as a standalone. I want to thank Kensington books and net galley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

[Susanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this, but how, HOW could there not be a private scene between Adam and Buck after all that??!!
I'm in this for the Adam-and-Buck-Show aspects. I want a scene between them at the finish, considering how much Adam's character has grown, and what they both went through. ARGH.

[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.

When Buck Trammel left the Pinkertons, he was looking for a new kind of life that he could live with. Lawmen were desperately needed and he was a good one. But trouble is never far away and help is often too little, too late so Buck will use every skill he has to keep his prisoners in jail.

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This historical western has all the elements you would expect - small town, a gang of bad guys, a morally strong Sheriff, and plenty of interesting characters. When Buck arrests the head of the Washington gang, you know that trouble will be right around the corner. And as the danger to the town escalates, Buck is willing to do what is needed to keep the gang from rescuing Ben, even if it means losing his job.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kensington Books and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Roy Mims · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sheriff versed outlaws

Sheriff Trammel, had his hands full with this game of outlaws. I enjoy reading how'd the plots unfolds, didn't see McCartney mens turned on him, because they relied on him make their decisions.

[Darlene Christensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just Another Day at Work

Sheriff Trammel is a just man, but uses different ways to handle situations. Two games come together for different reasons with many being killed while shooting up a town. Good action

[Jenifer Muñoz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good read from William W Johnston and JA Johnstone

[Arthur Waller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read with an engaging plot.

[Nolan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of murder and mayhem.

[Truitti · Rating 5 out of 5]

24-22. Whoa Nellie. Action packed western with bad guys, good guys, gun play, horses and lots of strategic movement. I enjoy this series so much. I borrowed this e-book from the Sacramento Public Library through the Libby app.