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Justice at Redwillow
When Jim Fontaine settles on a piece of land near the town of Redwillow, he ends up dealing with the murder of a saloon girl, the saloon girl's secret sister, a mysterious trespasser on his land, and the disappearance of a woman in town.
- GenresWesterns
229 pages, Hardcover
First published August 19, 2015
12 people want to read
About the author
John D. Nesbitt
146 books19 followersJohn D. Nesbitt is the author of more than forty books, including traditional westerns, crossover western mysteries, contemporary western fiction, retro/noir fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
He has won the Western Writers of America Spur Award four times–twice for paperback novel, once for short story, and once for poem. He has been a finalist for the Spur Award once as well as for the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award twice and the Will Rogers Medallion Award four times. He has also received two creative writing fellowships with the Wyoming Arts Council (once for fiction, once for nonfiction).
John has had a distinguished career as a college instructor, most notably for thirty-eight years at Eastern Wyoming College. He lives in the plains country of Wyoming, where he stays in touch with the natural world and the settings for his work. He writes about lifelike people in realistic situations, people who deserve justice and a fair shake in life.
Recent works include Castle Butte, a young adult novel; Dusk Along the Niobrara, a frontier mystery; and In a Large and Lonesome Land, a CD of western songs for which he wrote all the lyrics.
He has won the Western Writers of America Spur Award four times–twice for paperback novel, once for short story, and once for poem. He has been a finalist for the Spur Award once as well as for the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award twice and the Will Rogers Medallion Award four times. He has also received two creative writing fellowships with the Wyoming Arts Council (once for fiction, once for nonfiction).
John has had a distinguished career as a college instructor, most notably for thirty-eight years at Eastern Wyoming College. He lives in the plains country of Wyoming, where he stays in touch with the natural world and the settings for his work. He writes about lifelike people in realistic situations, people who deserve justice and a fair shake in life.
Recent works include Castle Butte, a young adult novel; Dusk Along the Niobrara, a frontier mystery; and In a Large and Lonesome Land, a CD of western songs for which he wrote all the lyrics.
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July 30, 2024
Fellow Western readers, here's another action-packed read that will keep you guessing!
John Nesbitt's "Justice at Redwillow" is a gripping tale that transports readers to the rugged landscapes of the late 19th-century American West. The novel follows the journey of Jim Fontaine, a man who leaves behind the bleak prospects of bone collecting on the prairie for a fresh start in Redwillow, Wyoming. With a small piece of land deeded to him by his partner, Ben Spoonhammer, Jim steps into a world brimming with opportunity and danger. Upon his arrival, Jim quickly becomes entangled in the local community, befriending neighbors Charley Drake and Walt McClatchy. However, the town of Redwillow is shaken when Charley is found unconscious next to the body of Emma, a local saloon girl. Despite the damning circumstances, Charley is eventually exonerated, but the mystery of Emma's death remains unsolved. Jim, alongside Emma's sister Nora, embarks on a quest for justice, delving into a complex web of deceit and secrets.
Nesbitt's storytelling prowess shines as he weaves a narrative rich with suspense and Western authenticity. The characters are meticulously crafted, each with a distinct voice that echoes the spirit of the frontier. The landscape itself becomes a character, with Nesbitt's descriptive prowess painting a vivid picture of the untamed West. The novel is not just a journey through the physical terrain but also an exploration of the human condition, with themes of justice, redemption, and the search for a place to call home. "Justice at Redwillow" is a testament to Nesbitt's ability to craft a Western that is both traditional and fresh. The novel's blend of mystery and Western elements makes for an exhilarating read that is hard to put down. It's a story that resonates with the timeless allure of the Old West while also offering a modern take on the genre's classic tropes. For those who yearn for a tale of adventure, mystery and the pursuit of justice, "Justice at Redwillow" is a must-read.
• ASIN: B0D6Z98478
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 7/30/2024
• File Size: 5317 KB
• Print Length: 242 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction - US Historical Fiction
John Nesbitt's "Justice at Redwillow" is a gripping tale that transports readers to the rugged landscapes of the late 19th-century American West. The novel follows the journey of Jim Fontaine, a man who leaves behind the bleak prospects of bone collecting on the prairie for a fresh start in Redwillow, Wyoming. With a small piece of land deeded to him by his partner, Ben Spoonhammer, Jim steps into a world brimming with opportunity and danger. Upon his arrival, Jim quickly becomes entangled in the local community, befriending neighbors Charley Drake and Walt McClatchy. However, the town of Redwillow is shaken when Charley is found unconscious next to the body of Emma, a local saloon girl. Despite the damning circumstances, Charley is eventually exonerated, but the mystery of Emma's death remains unsolved. Jim, alongside Emma's sister Nora, embarks on a quest for justice, delving into a complex web of deceit and secrets.
Nesbitt's storytelling prowess shines as he weaves a narrative rich with suspense and Western authenticity. The characters are meticulously crafted, each with a distinct voice that echoes the spirit of the frontier. The landscape itself becomes a character, with Nesbitt's descriptive prowess painting a vivid picture of the untamed West. The novel is not just a journey through the physical terrain but also an exploration of the human condition, with themes of justice, redemption, and the search for a place to call home. "Justice at Redwillow" is a testament to Nesbitt's ability to craft a Western that is both traditional and fresh. The novel's blend of mystery and Western elements makes for an exhilarating read that is hard to put down. It's a story that resonates with the timeless allure of the Old West while also offering a modern take on the genre's classic tropes. For those who yearn for a tale of adventure, mystery and the pursuit of justice, "Justice at Redwillow" is a must-read.
• ASIN: B0D6Z98478
• Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
• Publication Date: 7/30/2024
• File Size: 5317 KB
• Print Length: 242 pages
• Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction - US Historical Fiction
November 7, 2015
Great story. Kind of a detective solving a mystery on horseback (smile). Good reading.
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