Lone Wulff

Lone Wulff #1

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. DO NO HARM BUT TAKE NO BULL.

In this explosive new Western series, a wrongly accused man is wanted by the law, hunted like an animal, and determined to find justice—before justice finds him . . .

THEY CALL HIM LONE WULFF.

Once upon a time, Vance Wulff committed a bold but foolhardy crime. He robbed the private train car of the richest man in America: railroad and silver kingpin Mortimer MacCarney. Unfortunately, a trio of killers had the same idea. They arrived too late for the loot, but they knifed the wealthy man, his wife, and his son. Ever since that day, Wulff has been on the run—blamed for the murders he didn’t commit. Now he’s searching for the real killers. Trying to clear his name before a bounty hunter takes his head . . .

The wanted posters call him “Lone Wulff.” The reward money ensures he’s a dead man.

Alone, accused—and desperate for justice—Wulff drifts from town to town, cattle ranch to mining camp, wagon train to army post, following a scant trail of clues to track down the murderous scum who’ve made his life a living hell.. He’s always on the move, leaving fledgling friendships, fluttering hearts, and fearful foes in his wake. He always stays one step ahead of the manhunters, ex-Pinks, and hired goons hot for the bounty on his head. But a day of reckoning is coming. When the enemy closes in, Lone Wulff bares his fangs. And when the enemy attacks, Lone Wulff bites back . . .

Mass Market Paperback

Published April 29, 2025

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

[B.J. Burgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

I immediately connected with Vance. His choices put him in tough spots, but his escape turns into a late coming-of-age journey. He faces many personal demons and makes a life-or-death decision by the final pages—one that buys him a little time in another man's boots. The story doesn't end here; many questions remain, setting up for the sequel, expected to be released in December. I'm excited to see what happens next.

Lone Wulff surprised me with its rich storytelling, sharp Western action, and flawed but likable antihero. The side characters add an emotional landscape as Vance searches for justice. This is a standout entry in the Johnstone catalog, and I’m looking forward to more.

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[Tom Aultman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poor ending, ruined the entire story, also too much unnecessary word fillers.

[Drew Fitzgibbon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the second of the Lone Wulff series "Say it with bullets" which is not on Goodreads apparently. Was a quick read, fun story, a bit predictable, and a bit wordy.