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Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming #2
Frontier of Violence
TWO GOLD GUNS AND A HUNDRED WAYS TO DIE
In the shadow of the Prophecy Mountains, the ramshackle boomtown of Rattlesnake Wells draws schemers, predators, and desperate pilgrims. As for the law, that's the town marshal, a former Texas outlaw trying to make a new life for himself. But Sundown Bob Hatfield knows a man who's slick on the draw can't escape trouble for long. In Rattlesnake Wells, you fight fire with fire - and a new one has just exploded.
An enterprising saloon owner stages a shooting contest with a matched pair of gold-plated revolvers as first prize. But some contestants don't play by the rules, and these aren't just any gold-plated guns. Now the guns are gone, innocent hostages have been taken for a violent ride, and a chase is on into the vast Wyoming wilderness - where a terrifying dark secret will be exposed, much blood will be spilled, and a fast-gun marshal will bring the real outlaws to their knees...
In the shadow of the Prophecy Mountains, the ramshackle boomtown of Rattlesnake Wells draws schemers, predators, and desperate pilgrims. As for the law, that's the town marshal, a former Texas outlaw trying to make a new life for himself. But Sundown Bob Hatfield knows a man who's slick on the draw can't escape trouble for long. In Rattlesnake Wells, you fight fire with fire - and a new one has just exploded.
An enterprising saloon owner stages a shooting contest with a matched pair of gold-plated revolvers as first prize. But some contestants don't play by the rules, and these aren't just any gold-plated guns. Now the guns are gone, innocent hostages have been taken for a violent ride, and a chase is on into the vast Wyoming wilderness - where a terrifying dark secret will be exposed, much blood will be spilled, and a fast-gun marshal will bring the real outlaws to their knees...
373 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2017
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William W. Johnstone
1,040 books1,390 followersWilliam 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.
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October 30, 2021
Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming is a slightly different kind of western series. We get to follow a man working as marshall in a rather wild town and he has almost a regular family life. He is also a very good detective and handy with a gun, but he haws a dark past that not many know anything about. In Frontier of Violence by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone we get the second book in the series. It mostly revolves around a new saloon being opened and a shooting competition with a pair of expensive revolvers as a price. On the other hand we have the usual trouble with good and bad guys, fisticuffs and shootouts and even some romance. In other words a good western.
March 23, 2022
I really liked this western! Sharp characters, great character chemistry in all the right places, a warm and caring family relationship, a humble but tough lawman, yucky and disgusting outlaws, and a Sheriff that won't stop at nothing to bring them to justice!
An new and enterprising saloon owner stages a shooting contest with a matched pair of gold-plated revolvers as first prize drawing all kind of scoundrels to compete for them . These aren’t just any old gold-plated fancy guns with their actual worth of a couple thousand dollars, but there is something far more secretly more valuable about them that only a few people know. Naturally, the ones that do aren't going to play by the rules of the contest. Despite them being heavily guarded by a former Pinkerton agent, after the contest the guns are gone, and two innocent hostages have been taken. A chase is on into the vast Wyoming wilderness—where a terrifying dark secret will be exposed, and much blood will be spilled.
Listened to this on Audiobook with Rodney J. Turner narrating. I love the way he tells a tale! I'd listen to anything he would narrate.
Johnstone's Frontier of Violence (Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming #2) was so enjoyable, it made my favorites shelf! 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An new and enterprising saloon owner stages a shooting contest with a matched pair of gold-plated revolvers as first prize drawing all kind of scoundrels to compete for them . These aren’t just any old gold-plated fancy guns with their actual worth of a couple thousand dollars, but there is something far more secretly more valuable about them that only a few people know. Naturally, the ones that do aren't going to play by the rules of the contest. Despite them being heavily guarded by a former Pinkerton agent, after the contest the guns are gone, and two innocent hostages have been taken. A chase is on into the vast Wyoming wilderness—where a terrifying dark secret will be exposed, and much blood will be spilled.
Listened to this on Audiobook with Rodney J. Turner narrating. I love the way he tells a tale! I'd listen to anything he would narrate.
Johnstone's Frontier of Violence (Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming #2) was so enjoyable, it made my favorites shelf! 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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February 14, 2019This one is another new series, that's a Walmart exclusive and only available from them for the first year of print.
Two of my favorite niches in the Western genre are US Marshall/Texas Ranger/Sheriff/Town Marshall's themed or range Cowboy themed ones.
Frontier of Violence, brings the return of Sundown Bob Hatfield, the honest hardworking Marshall of of the West's most dangerous boomtown Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming. While I thought it was predictable at times, still thought it was a good read, it takes off where the first book ends and in the shadow of the Prophecy Mountains.
To Be Continued
Two of my favorite niches in the Western genre are US Marshall/Texas Ranger/Sheriff/Town Marshall's themed or range Cowboy themed ones.
Frontier of Violence, brings the return of Sundown Bob Hatfield, the honest hardworking Marshall of of the West's most dangerous boomtown Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming. While I thought it was predictable at times, still thought it was a good read, it takes off where the first book ends and in the shadow of the Prophecy Mountains.
To Be Continued
July 7, 2018
Frontier Of Violence
As always with a Johnstone book it was awesome, I hope there will be more books on Bob and Consuela, I would love to know he finally married that girl. I was also saddened to have Quirt killed off. He would have made a awesome U S Marshall. As always thank you for a awesome read.
As always with a Johnstone book it was awesome, I hope there will be more books on Bob and Consuela, I would love to know he finally married that girl. I was also saddened to have Quirt killed off. He would have made a awesome U S Marshall. As always thank you for a awesome read.
May 21, 2017
Loved this new book. Johnstone's niece does an excellent job carrying on the legacy for her uncle. Of course, he trained her as a researcher and editor, so she knows his style.
November 15, 2019
Book 2
I feel that this was not one of his best books. It centered around the shooting contest and not enough involving the story.
I feel that this was not one of his best books. It centered around the shooting contest and not enough involving the story.
June 26, 2018
Frontier of Violence is the second installment from the Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming series. I loved this book. I am now obsessed with reading everything that this author has written. I give this one a well deserved 5 plus stars.
November 25, 2018
One of the best!
What a great story, this author is outstanding. He puts a story together that is easy to follow and is very fascinating keeps you glued to the book. Please follow up with more of this caliber of read, thank you!
What a great story, this author is outstanding. He puts a story together that is easy to follow and is very fascinating keeps you glued to the book. Please follow up with more of this caliber of read, thank you!
January 22, 2022
A great read
A great read by my favorite author William W Johnstone, The greatest western fiction writer I have ever read, Awesome!
A great read by my favorite author William W Johnstone, The greatest western fiction writer I have ever read, Awesome!
June 5, 2018
Another great adventure by an author that I lovingly compare to Louis Lamour. He captures details that most authors would leave out and truly transports you to this time period.
July 31, 2018
Another great Johnstone book! We can always count on a great adventure from a Johnstone story. Anyone who loves westerns should be reading these. Any time I'm asked to recommend a book, the Johnstone's are on the list. They NEVER disappoint.
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