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Conn
HE WANTED PEACE. HE FOUND WAR.
Twin brothers Conn and Cole Sullivan couldn’t have been closer.
They worked, fought, and dreamed side by side until a bitter dispute set them on separate paths.
Cole built a homestead and married a good woman.
Conn drifted west and earned a reputation as a gunman.
Hearing of Cole’s marriage, Conn rides that way, planning to apologize, hang up his guns, and start fresh alongside the brother he misses.
But it’s too late.
Someone burned the homestead, murdered Cole, and left his young widow reeling.
Now, Conn must pick up the pieces… and the guns he swore to lay down.
Because in killing a man of mercy, they unleashed a man of vengeance.
Conn is another classic John Deacon Western with a touch of romance.
“John Deacon writes the kind of Westerns I like to read—gritty and fun with lots of heart.” — Don Bentley, New York Times Bestselling author of the Matt Drake thrillers; the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novels; and the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series
Twin brothers Conn and Cole Sullivan couldn’t have been closer.
They worked, fought, and dreamed side by side until a bitter dispute set them on separate paths.
Cole built a homestead and married a good woman.
Conn drifted west and earned a reputation as a gunman.
Hearing of Cole’s marriage, Conn rides that way, planning to apologize, hang up his guns, and start fresh alongside the brother he misses.
But it’s too late.
Someone burned the homestead, murdered Cole, and left his young widow reeling.
Now, Conn must pick up the pieces… and the guns he swore to lay down.
Because in killing a man of mercy, they unleashed a man of vengeance.
Conn is another classic John Deacon Western with a touch of romance.
“John Deacon writes the kind of Westerns I like to read—gritty and fun with lots of heart.” — Don Bentley, New York Times Bestselling author of the Matt Drake thrillers; the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novels; and the Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series
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340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2025
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March 26, 2026
FAST PACED, ACTION PACKED, WESTERN THRILLER THAT SETS THE STAGE FOR ANOTHER GREAT SERIES
Review 3/18/26:
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Conn by John Deacon is one of those books that comes along once in a while that will hook you into the story and the characters within just the first couple pages and once you've started to read it you will not be able to put it down. The characters are interesting and written in a way keep you on the edge of your seat to see how Conn Sullivan will avenge the death of his twin brother, Cole, who was brutally murdered, his home and barn burned to the ground, and his young newly wife running for her life from the worthlessness murderers set out to have their way with her before killing her too.
Conn, a man who has spent his life riding from one rough town, logging camp, or ranch to the next looking for a fight whether it's with his fists, knife, or gunfight testing himself, drinking, and whatever else he can do to enjoy his life. At the same time, he's still good at heart, works hard and plays hard, until he finally decides it's time to grow up and become more of a man like his twin brother Cole who is a man of high morals, God fearing, respected by all, and has just married his lovely wife Mary, and is starting his life with his new wife on their small ranch in Colorado. Unfortunately, Conn shows up just a little late and finding his brother dead determines it's not the time to change his past ways. It's time to put his past way of life to work in avenging his brother's death by dealing out death to all involved or standing in his way.
This is most definitely a page Turner that will keep you turning pages and once you've completed this first book you start the second one and won't stop reading until you finish all three books in this series. I know I was hooked from the first page and didn't stop until I finished all three. They're just that good. That's how all of John Deacon's books are and I can honestly say that since I have read everything he's published so far and I am jonesing for his next book 'The Greenhorn' scheduled for release May 7th, 2026.
Review 3/18/26:
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Conn by John Deacon is one of those books that comes along once in a while that will hook you into the story and the characters within just the first couple pages and once you've started to read it you will not be able to put it down. The characters are interesting and written in a way keep you on the edge of your seat to see how Conn Sullivan will avenge the death of his twin brother, Cole, who was brutally murdered, his home and barn burned to the ground, and his young newly wife running for her life from the worthlessness murderers set out to have their way with her before killing her too.
Conn, a man who has spent his life riding from one rough town, logging camp, or ranch to the next looking for a fight whether it's with his fists, knife, or gunfight testing himself, drinking, and whatever else he can do to enjoy his life. At the same time, he's still good at heart, works hard and plays hard, until he finally decides it's time to grow up and become more of a man like his twin brother Cole who is a man of high morals, God fearing, respected by all, and has just married his lovely wife Mary, and is starting his life with his new wife on their small ranch in Colorado. Unfortunately, Conn shows up just a little late and finding his brother dead determines it's not the time to change his past ways. It's time to put his past way of life to work in avenging his brother's death by dealing out death to all involved or standing in his way.
This is most definitely a page Turner that will keep you turning pages and once you've completed this first book you start the second one and won't stop reading until you finish all three books in this series. I know I was hooked from the first page and didn't stop until I finished all three. They're just that good. That's how all of John Deacon's books are and I can honestly say that since I have read everything he's published so far and I am jonesing for his next book 'The Greenhorn' scheduled for release May 7th, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Wow! What a great story!
I waited somewhat impatiently for this book to drop and it was definitely worth the wait. But here I am again waiting for book 2! I encourage you to download and enjoy this great book!
I waited somewhat impatiently for this book to drop and it was definitely worth the wait. But here I am again waiting for book 2! I encourage you to download and enjoy this great book!
March 31, 2026
What a remarkable heartwarming story of revenge, new friendships and brotherly love.
January 27, 2026
Greetings Review Reader:
I think I gave this novel a 3 star rating. It wasn't a bad western - but it wasn't a real page turner.
The hero is only 24 - so I think the author packed a lot more things into the protagonist's young life than could be realistically accomplished.
The other problem I had with this story was the villain wasn't the smartest tool in the shed - and how he rounded up the cast of character's in his gang in such a short time - means he was smarter than he looked - and he didn't look like much.
Ever since the movie "Wind River" came out - authors and film makers alike attempt to capture a wild free form shoot out - near the end of their stories.
But it is doable and spoiler alert - there is a book two.
I think I gave this novel a 3 star rating. It wasn't a bad western - but it wasn't a real page turner.
The hero is only 24 - so I think the author packed a lot more things into the protagonist's young life than could be realistically accomplished.
The other problem I had with this story was the villain wasn't the smartest tool in the shed - and how he rounded up the cast of character's in his gang in such a short time - means he was smarter than he looked - and he didn't look like much.
Ever since the movie "Wind River" came out - authors and film makers alike attempt to capture a wild free form shoot out - near the end of their stories.
But it is doable and spoiler alert - there is a book two.
February 2, 2026
Great read
Another fantastic book from John Deacon. I truly enjoy all of his work and encourage you to give them a chance if you enjoy Warns Westerns with a strong Christian undertone to them.
Another fantastic book from John Deacon. I truly enjoy all of his work and encourage you to give them a chance if you enjoy Warns Westerns with a strong Christian undertone to them.
December 20, 2025
The Bond Between Twins
A heart wrenching story about the love and bond between identical twin brothers. Conn walks on the wild side Wiskey, Women, and guns but still follows the law. Cole follows the path their father preaches about reads the Bible worships Jesus, works hard, falls in love and marrys the prettiest girl he’s ever seen. After years of living the wild life Conn is finally ready to settle down and make a homestead next to his brother Cole. He arrives at Cole and Mary’s to find the house burned to the ground, his brother hanging in a cottonwood tree and Mary missing. Remembering what Cole had told him when they were boys how he would build his house he starts searching for Mary and finds her unharmed but devastated. This is really a good book from the first to last page. Strongly recommend it Can’t wait to read book 2 John Deacon is a great author
A heart wrenching story about the love and bond between identical twin brothers. Conn walks on the wild side Wiskey, Women, and guns but still follows the law. Cole follows the path their father preaches about reads the Bible worships Jesus, works hard, falls in love and marrys the prettiest girl he’s ever seen. After years of living the wild life Conn is finally ready to settle down and make a homestead next to his brother Cole. He arrives at Cole and Mary’s to find the house burned to the ground, his brother hanging in a cottonwood tree and Mary missing. Remembering what Cole had told him when they were boys how he would build his house he starts searching for Mary and finds her unharmed but devastated. This is really a good book from the first to last page. Strongly recommend it Can’t wait to read book 2 John Deacon is a great author
December 5, 2025
Conn Sullivan is gun handy. Not an outlaw but he tends to use his gun to answer problems and he is getting tired of it. His identical twin brother, Cole is more even keel. He invites Conn to come homestead the land next to him and his wife Mary. By the time Conn gets there he sees that his brother has been brutally murdered, but Mary had escaped. The house was burned and still smoldering and the tracks were still fresh. Conn learned that there were 11 of them and 3 had headed to town. Now there are only 8. Conn follows the tracks to a shack and found one of them shot. Now there are 7 and these take up the rest of the book. It will come to no surprise to the reader that at the end, the number is 0. The action in this one never lets up! Hopefully CONN 2 won't be far behind.
January 24, 2026
A well told story that reveals strong family ties and values
Conn and his twin brother Cole are at the center of a western drama with some evildoers and the good people of the community pitted against each other. Conn is a very good western hero with challenges of his own who takes up the huge task of rectifying the aftermath of his twin’s death with determination and promises he keeps. Good read.
Conn and his twin brother Cole are at the center of a western drama with some evildoers and the good people of the community pitted against each other. Conn is a very good western hero with challenges of his own who takes up the huge task of rectifying the aftermath of his twin’s death with determination and promises he keeps. Good read.
February 11, 2026
A Shining Star Glows Brightly
After serving in Viêt Nam, I came home, married, and was on my honeymoon when man landed on the moon. I was a reader all my life but only fell in love with westerns in my later years. I read all the novels of the western authors that you read. My greatest compliment to you is that you are among those great authors that we both honor and you shine among them.
After serving in Viêt Nam, I came home, married, and was on my honeymoon when man landed on the moon. I was a reader all my life but only fell in love with westerns in my later years. I read all the novels of the western authors that you read. My greatest compliment to you is that you are among those great authors that we both honor and you shine among them.
December 13, 2025
5 Stars
John Deacon is my favorite western author. His books are very entertaining and even though his books are usually in a series he never ends his books with a cliffhanger. Conn Sullivan finds his twin murdered by a ruthless gang of no accounts. Conn vows to kill all eleven of them to avenge his brother.
John Deacon is my favorite western author. His books are very entertaining and even though his books are usually in a series he never ends his books with a cliffhanger. Conn Sullivan finds his twin murdered by a ruthless gang of no accounts. Conn vows to kill all eleven of them to avenge his brother.
January 1, 2026
Don't count him out and never underestimate him!
John Deacon comes through again bringing an excellent story filled with action, twist, strong integrity and true western grit. Conn is committed to keeping his word even when the obstacles become overwhelming. Looking forward to reading Conn 2.
John Deacon comes through again bringing an excellent story filled with action, twist, strong integrity and true western grit. Conn is committed to keeping his word even when the obstacles become overwhelming. Looking forward to reading Conn 2.
January 6, 2026
Another one…
After finishing a book on Kindle, I saw this title. I was so excited because I’ve read and loved every book by John Deacon. I didn’t realize he’d released another one.
I immediately began reading and didn’t stop until the end. John Deacon has written another great story! I hope he writes many more!
After finishing a book on Kindle, I saw this title. I was so excited because I’ve read and loved every book by John Deacon. I didn’t realize he’d released another one.
I immediately began reading and didn’t stop until the end. John Deacon has written another great story! I hope he writes many more!
January 16, 2026
A very enjoyable book
I read stories of the early west a lot and always watch for your new books. This one had a busy action with the characters that tugged on my emotions and I find myself drawn towards the next book immediately. This was quite a story but definitely not finished. Thank you for this special book.
Jeanette Mitchell
I read stories of the early west a lot and always watch for your new books. This one had a busy action with the characters that tugged on my emotions and I find myself drawn towards the next book immediately. This was quite a story but definitely not finished. Thank you for this special book.
Jeanette Mitchell
February 12, 2026
Great Read!
I have read everything that John Deacon has written and Conn, as in all other books dud not disappoint.
Great plot, strong characters, and integrity the protagonists.
I always root for the strong, principled lead characters and it is easy in Conn as in all Deacon's other books.
Read this and his other novels.
You can thank me later.
I have read everything that John Deacon has written and Conn, as in all other books dud not disappoint.
Great plot, strong characters, and integrity the protagonists.
I always root for the strong, principled lead characters and it is easy in Conn as in all Deacon's other books.
Read this and his other novels.
You can thank me later.
March 8, 2026
Another John Deacon Masterpieces!!!
Ive read everything John Deacon has wrote. And just when I think that he couldn't do any better, I come upon Conn. This book is wonderful.John deacon brings the story alive, and you feel like you're actually there.And you're living the story, wonderful wonderful book
Ive read everything John Deacon has wrote. And just when I think that he couldn't do any better, I come upon Conn. This book is wonderful.John deacon brings the story alive, and you feel like you're actually there.And you're living the story, wonderful wonderful book
April 9, 2026
Has good potential
This book may not be on the top of western adventures and tales, but it definitely will get ahold of your emotions and bring out a strong desire for justice, determination, and loyalty. I definitely liked what I read and look forward to more tales. An all around good job.
This book may not be on the top of western adventures and tales, but it definitely will get ahold of your emotions and bring out a strong desire for justice, determination, and loyalty. I definitely liked what I read and look forward to more tales. An all around good job.
April 11, 2026
Well written!
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Conn and his sister in law, Mary. There were situations in this book that I second guessed and was correct. I think I have some idea where Conn 2 is going but I'm excited to read it and find out if I'm right. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys hard hitting western.
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Conn and his sister in law, Mary. There were situations in this book that I second guessed and was correct. I think I have some idea where Conn 2 is going but I'm excited to read it and find out if I'm right. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys hard hitting western.
December 27, 2025
A Different Western
Writing is a bit abrupt, but it gets the story told. And after all, that’s what’s important.
For what it’s worth, I’ve written several westerns myself. This one is more Louis Lamour than mine, but I recommend it because it feels realistic.
Writing is a bit abrupt, but it gets the story told. And after all, that’s what’s important.
For what it’s worth, I’ve written several westerns myself. This one is more Louis Lamour than mine, but I recommend it because it feels realistic.
December 28, 2025
Nothing can stop Conn from exacting justice
Hatchets, guns, fire, noose and dynamite - action from beginning to end. Mr Deacon never disappoints and keeps you riveted to the story. What about Mary?? Anxiously awaiting for Conn 2!
Hatchets, guns, fire, noose and dynamite - action from beginning to end. Mr Deacon never disappoints and keeps you riveted to the story. What about Mary?? Anxiously awaiting for Conn 2!
December 29, 2025
Great book, loved the plot. Having twin grandsons of our own that added to the enjoyment. YOu will be pleased if you give this book a read, I definitely am glad I turned the pages. THANKS John for an enjoyable Western, loved it.
January 1, 2026
Conn Review
Enjoyed reading this book. Mr. Dragon's writing reminded me of C. J. Petit. I was stationed at Ft. Carson CO in late '71. Spent many weekends in Leadville, Buena Vista, Fairplay, and Salads area.
Enjoyed reading this book. Mr. Dragon's writing reminded me of C. J. Petit. I was stationed at Ft. Carson CO in late '71. Spent many weekends in Leadville, Buena Vista, Fairplay, and Salads area.
January 11, 2026
Great story of vengeance and justice!
Conn and Cole are twin brothers. There is inherent strength in that, no matter what else happens. I enjoy reading John Deacons books because they are well written and always include faith and spirituality.
Conn and Cole are twin brothers. There is inherent strength in that, no matter what else happens. I enjoy reading John Deacons books because they are well written and always include faith and spirituality.
January 12, 2026
A good western With heart and adventure
I was very impressed with this book. I read a lot of westerns But most of them are pretty 1 dimensional. This one is not. I'm looking forward already to reading the next installment
I was very impressed with this book. I read a lot of westerns But most of them are pretty 1 dimensional. This one is not. I'm looking forward already to reading the next installment
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February 4, 2026Brother love and twins
The story was great. I am a twin, and know how close you can be. The strong feeling of protection and love is always there. Thank you for a great read. I will go on to the next book.
The story was great. I am a twin, and know how close you can be. The strong feeling of protection and love is always there. Thank you for a great read. I will go on to the next book.
February 18, 2026
Bittersweet Revenge
In his books, John Deacon always makes the distinction between righteous killing and murder. Although the main character exacts justice, he understands it doesn't bring satisfaction
In his books, John Deacon always makes the distinction between righteous killing and murder. Although the main character exacts justice, he understands it doesn't bring satisfaction
March 3, 2026
A story of love, hate, violence, faith & redemption
Very good store that had a great plot, lots of twists and turns, sorrow and grief, love of family a d plenty of old west action. Hard to put down this book
Very good store that had a great plot, lots of twists and turns, sorrow and grief, love of family a d plenty of old west action. Hard to put down this book
March 16, 2026
Well written imaginative
The characters were beautifully developed and easy to like. It was hard to put this book down. I have read most all of John Deacon’s books and this is my favorite.
The characters were beautifully developed and easy to like. It was hard to put this book down. I have read most all of John Deacon’s books and this is my favorite.
April 4, 2026
The Scar
What a great ride. I would suggest this book for any one who likes to ride along on a great journey. Just the beginning so far. From beginning to end, this ride is a gallop. Fast and filled with adventure. Take a ride with Conn.
What a great ride. I would suggest this book for any one who likes to ride along on a great journey. Just the beginning so far. From beginning to end, this ride is a gallop. Fast and filled with adventure. Take a ride with Conn.
April 15, 2026
Great read.
John Deacon continues to deliver. I’ve read all of his western novels to date and have not been disappointed. Keep writing John and I’ll keep reading your work. Well done.
John Deacon continues to deliver. I’ve read all of his western novels to date and have not been disappointed. Keep writing John and I’ll keep reading your work. Well done.
April 30, 2026
Another good Deacon tale!
Identical twins Conn and Cole grew apart when Conn became a rover, but when Cole was beaten and hung by an outlaw band Conn swore to kill the guilty eleven.
Identical twins Conn and Cole grew apart when Conn became a rover, but when Cole was beaten and hung by an outlaw band Conn swore to kill the guilty eleven.
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