Vengeance Is Mine

by William W. Johnstone

William W. Johnstone is legend in contemporary fiction. From his towering westerns to his edgy thrillers, Johnstone captures the true American spirit. Now, in this blockbuster new novel torn from today's headlines, Johnstone puts us on the frontlines of a new for the borders of America itself.


Vengeance Is Mine



They've already started coming across. The drug dealers and the petty criminals. The terrorists and the parasites. For one man on the West Texas border, the time to stand against them is now. John Howard Stark, a Vietnam vet whose family has worked their ranch for generations, has set off a trip wire--and an ambush has exploded all around him. A Columbian drug cartel commander, with the help of an ex-special forces hit man and his own deadly army, has killed three Americans--including Stark's uncle and his neighbor--and will slaughter anyone else who stands in his way. The local law is in his pocket and the Border Patrol is powerless to help.



Now John Howard Stark is about to wage a one-man war. And he's got the best kind of reason to fight to the death. But for this American, there's one thing more dangerous than the enemies slithering across the border--and that's the second enemy standing behind his His own government. . .



William W. Johnstone is the USA Today bestselling author of over 130 books, including the popular Ashes, Mountain Man, and Last Gunfighter series.

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

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

[Douglas Fugate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are You Looking for a THRILL read? This is it.

I think this was the the first John Howard Stark novel and truly it is the BEST! This story grabs you about page three and doesn't let go until the last page. A Drug Lord is trying to move into Texas through private ranches in the area of Del Rio, Texas. When the local, state and federal agencies won't or can't react, the ranches must defend their property themselves.

CAUTION - There are scenes of intense violence.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its a little bit hokey, its a little over the top at times, but an ok read. It's probably a book that would be made into quite a good movie. Not sure if I can be bothered reading another from Mr Johnstone

[Linda Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author never disappoints. I just loved the title of this book and the storyline of followed. I have read other books by this author and they did not disappoint either. This book had me hooked and I could hardly put it down. Storyline and characters were awesome. Loved it and I highly recommend.

[Paul Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great characters

This book has a good story line, believable characters look I am looking forward to reading more books from this author.

[Corinne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not usually my genre but I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading this.

[Kenneth Mccasland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!!!

Awesome story and so well written. Kept my attention as the story evolved. Definitely recommend this boo and author. Again awesome

[David Minger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just when you think nothing else bad can happen more evil is dropped on John Howard's shoulders. But in the end is doing the right thing, standing up for what one believes in is it worth it? Only John Howard Stark knows that answer

[Andrew Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was really good. I felt really bad for John Stark, but it was the price he paid for his revenge.

[Toni N Traylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

God bless the heros

This book makes you stop and think and even wish you could do something to rid our world of some of the evil that exists.