Guns of Arizona: A Land Where Legends Are Made

Arizona Territory #1

by John Legg

With his new wife, Addie, Jack Guthrie leaves Apache Springs on his long-delayed journey to California. But the Apaches have other ideas. Taking refuge in Bonito, they soon find the town cut off by warriors. The townspeople, afraid, turn to Guthrie for help. After losing two new friends to the ravaging Indians, he decides it’s time to end the siege once and for all. Guthrie rides into the Apache camp, where he challenges the war chief, Esparto – Ghost – to battle, man to man, with the town’s fate hanging in the balance.

238 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

John Legg has had more than 50 Westerns published, including a number of series novels, and one book of Western nonfiction. He has also done a number of articles on Western history for national magazines. He has been a newspaper copy editor for more than 30 years. He also has edited novels, articles, short stories, and other works through his editing/critiquing service, JL TextWorks. He has an MSJ from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.

Reviews

[Donadee's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Guns of Arizona: A Land Where Legends Are Made" by John Legg is the first book in the Arizona Territory series. The story follows Jack Guthrie and his new wife, Addie, as they leave Apache Springs for California, only to be thwarted by Apache warriors. Taking refuge in the town of Bonito, they find themselves cut off and under siege. Guthrie, driven by the need to protect the townspeople, challenges the Apache war chief, Esparto, to a decisive battle. This gripping Western novel is filled with action, bravery, and the rugged spirit of the Old West.

[Larry Killebrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, slightly different style than I’m used too!

I got this book on a fluke. I was trying out western authors I’ve not read before. Tried this one, I’m hooked. I’d just read 2 really poor authors, cleaned my mind with a history book, and started this book. It was a page turner. I’ll read more.

[Russell Schroeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy...

Easy to visualize while you're reading. This is the mark of a great book ! I very much like John Legg's writing style , crisp and real ( smack ) and keeps you immersed.

[Abbigail Janick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

Legg has yet again created a true masterpiece. Gun fights, Indians and if course romance. Everything a good Western requires.

[Rita Jean · Rating 2 out of 5]

This guy writes like he has never has a pregnant significant other, ever driven through the West and never gone to a shooting range.

[Ramona Davis · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another good western!

I chose the five star rating because the story line is good. The author is wordy when describing a scene. I would recommend this author to anyone who like western.

[Daniel M. Vallo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of action

The book kept my interest and moved at a steady pace. Recommend for western enthusiast. A good read for short book.

[Allen Braswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action Packed

Very good western story. There was a lot of action and no lulls in the story. Very authentic setting and was true to the western genre.

[Lawrence J Dutcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I would highly recommend this book for anyone that likes westerns. It was very intertwining with a lot of action.

[Norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guns in Arizona

Great book I wish sometimes that I lived in the old west it would be fun. Some men back them were great and brave.