Manhunter: A Jason Peares Historical Western Book 4

by Jeffrey Poston

In 1882 three dangerous men declare war – the most accomplished manhunter in the history of the west, a vicious killer terrorizing the southwest, and Jason Peares, the ultimate gunfighter. Ten years ago as an outlaw gunfighter, Jason Peares killed Marshal Gallagher’s son and the lawman swore to avenge his son’s death. Now a settled farmer and family man, Jason accidentally crosses Gallagher’s path again in an explosion of violence and death, bringing anguish to Jason’s new family. Remembering the marshal’s decade-old promise to shoot him on sight with no questions, Jason leaves his new family and rides the trail to kill the man he believes has been hunting him for ten years. A long and deadly chase ensues, a battle of wits where the advantage repeatedly reverses and the hunter becomes the hunted. But the real reason Marshal Gallagher led his posse into Jason’s town was to track down the Strange Scalpers, a band of murderous outlaws who killed Gallagher’s wife in a botched bank robbery. Ultimately, Jason Peares and Marshal Gallagher must do the impossible – set aside their years-old hatred and join forces to prevent the Strange Scalpers from killing other innocent people. If they don’t, neither will live long enough to settle their old score.

231 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 13, 2014

About the author

Jeffrey Poston is a #1 international bestselling author of the fast-paced 5-star adventure thriller series, American Terrorist. He has also received rave reviews of his Jason Peares historical western series. Blending traditional and revisionist historical research, his westerns have been praised as "fast-moving" (Kelton) and "exciting, page-turning" (Zollinger) and "among the best writers of westerns" (Biblio.com). Jeffrey has had diverse careers in laser engineering, project management and real estate development. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Reviews

[Jeffrey Poston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Praise for Historical Western Novels by Jeffrey Poston

LEGACY OF AN OUTLAW (formerly THE PEACEKEEPER)

“Poston’s [Jason] Peares walks into trouble at every turn. He’s tough, quick with a gun, and understanding of the underdog.” —Steven Havill, author of Privileged to Kill

“A fast-moving story of guns and gunfighters, with a climactic cattle stampede of Texas-caliber proportions.” —Elmer Kelton, author of Cloudy in the West

“An exciting, page-turning traditional western sure to please. Fine work.” —Norman Zollinger, author of Rage in Chupadera

“Poston’s stylishly written action yarn will generate a strong following among western fans.” —Wes Lukowsky, American Library Association

COURAGE

“Jeffrey Poston understands the craft of constructing his novel and does a wonderful job balancing narrative elements with his dialogue. When his protagonist handles his firearms, you know the author has done his research in describing the action.” —Phillip Hardy, Lulu.com review

A MAN CALLED TROUBLE

“In his first novel, Jeffrey A. Poston has numbered himself among the best writers of westerns working today.” —Biblio.com review