Prey

Ransom #2

by William W. Johnstone

Legend. Outcast. Free Man.

The natural enemy of every free man is his own government . . .

He has gone by many names during his long life. Heretic. Rebel. Ransom. Today he is called Cantrell. A beleaguered man of awesome strength and extraordinary power, he is the last bastion of rugged individualism in a world where justice and liberty can no longer protect men like him.

. . . and the natural enemy of every government is a free man.

After centuries spent fighting the forces of evil and oppression, he has come to this small town in Arkansas to live in peace. But peace is nowhere to be found. Violent hate crimes tear the land apart. An ancient enemy from his distant past pits brother against brother. And the future of the free world rests with him, the lone wolf who can never be truly free now that he has become the hunted once again.

Genres: Horror

294 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 1996

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

[Craig · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like its predecessor, Hunted, Prey is a werewolf novel dressed up as a political diatribe. Or a grumpy philosophical treatise dressed up in a wolf's pelt. Or something. I've seen it listed variously as the final volume of his three werewolf books or as the second of his two Ransom books. Even when you don't agree with all of Johnstone's political and societal beliefs (and I don't think anyone could, even him, because they seem to me to be occasionally contradictory!), he still keeps you turning pages to see what craziness will rear up next. He was a masterful storyteller, even if his writing lacked polish. This isn't one of his best horror-genre books, but it's passionately (if hastily) written. Ransom, now calling himself Cantrell, tries to retire to a life of simple leisure in rural Arkansas, but that just doesn't work out for him.

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 3rd Novel in the Human/Werewolf Saga

WWJ has continued writing about our man without a country, but whom is still attempting to prevent further escalation of hybrid. This storyline has the primary character living in the hills of eastern Missouri. The wolves have come to the Prince's assistance numerous times, but as these events unfold the true meaning of the immortals comes clearer. This is an excellent read for the gender.....ER

[Deb Randolph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shapeshifting and immortal? Whew!

I really like the underlying story of this series. Shapeshifting people who can't be killed provides the properties of this series that has intrigued me from the first book. I do find some of the political aspects of the book were adding to the storyline but, again, I felt a lot of the information was too much. However, it was well written and didn't make me want to stop reading as I still felt it was a 4 star book.

[Chris Palermo]

Great series action-packed keeps you guessing can't wait for the next one hope the series continues and he doesn't get sidetracked on the other ones!

Because great continue the series keeps you guessing lot of action lot of twists and turns hope he keeps the series going can't wait for the next one!

[Cathy Gudger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one you have to read!!

[regina d. dockins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating

Spellbound spine tingling beheld captivated from the first rise of the hairs on the back of your neck to the unnerving heightened senses of being watched

[henry smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strange. 3 immortals. Several groups of government haters that fate each other.black activists skin heads KKK rejects several underground groups. Wanting to over through the government. Plots to kill president and speaker of the house. Plenty of hatred by several activists groups plus hatred within the government itself. All heading towards a future revolution. An immortal trying to s5op it all. Who has seen it happen over and over. Real messed up real crazy crazy people every one against everyone fighting murder bombings shootings racism in all directions. Toward the establishment the blacks the Jews. Worshippers of Hitler. Unreal. Hard to keep up with it all.

[Otis Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

The hero of our tale goes by the name of Cantrell. Now, Cantrell ain't your ordinary country boy; he's lived for centuries under a heap of different names like Heretic, Rebel, and Ransom. He’s a immortal fella possessing massive strength and strange, extraordinary powers, makin' him the ultimate "lone wolf". After spending a few lifetimes fightin' evil across the globe, Cantrell just wants to kick back and live a quiet life in a sleepy, small town hidden away in Arkansas. But peace down south don't last long. Johnstone knows how to write a story that moves faster than a startled deer, but this weird mashup of genres has its own unique flavor. The horror elements can feel a bit dated and cheesy compared to modern suspense thrillers.

[David Krueger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not up to previous books

After reading the first two books in this series, I was disappointed with all the loose ends in this one. Some additional characters didn't really add to the plot.

[Amy Webster-Bo · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good

[KIM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Page Turner

The books in this set have you turning pages non stop. Good characters, story line and action.
Excellent read. Highly recommend,

[Rebecca Byrd]

Do not reccomend

[Jen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Misogynistic, racist, homophobic, ultra-conservative, anti-everything with very very very little actual shapeshifting or horror. Complete loser of a book.