Clown William

by Robin Elno

When William’s father kicks him out of his Kansas home, no one—including William—thinks he’ll amount to much. William suffers from an ailment that causes him to twitch uncontrollably. Of course, this is strange behavior to folks on the frontier.  Needless to say, it’s tough for William to make friends.

 

William’s strange tic insults an outlaw. Forced to defend himself, William discovers his condition gives him phenomenal speed and accuracy with a six-gun.



In Trinidad, Colorado, William struggles to keep out of the way of two railroad giants fighting to control the town. He wants to pick up and leave.  But he has a new friend and she needs his help.



William just wants to fit in somewhere. But people keep picking on him. People with guns.  Clown William is a Silver Winner in the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards (“IPPY” Awards) ,  Winner of the Arizona Authors’ Association Literary Award , and Finalist in the 2019 National Indie Excellence Awards and the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.  The  Clown William series is a Bronze Winner for Best Fiction Series in the 2019 IPPYs . The third book in the series,  Clown William and the Wind of Vengeance, is now available. Learn more at ingramelliott.com/clownwilliam.

132 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 8, 2017

Reviews

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clown William by Robin Elno is a 

unique story about Clown William who is a gunslinger with Tourette Syndrome, which causes tics (uncontrollable twitches), and a great ability with a gun which causes him many issues. It is set in Trinidad, Colorado. "This is the first book in a series in the adventures of Clown William". A quick read, packed full of action, challenges, twists and turns and surprises. Tge characters are well developed and engaging. Mr. Elno manages to present William as a strong man and  his challenges in a realistic, sensitive way, his handicap does not hold him back. The reader will be drawn into this story and held in awe as you follow William's journey. An enjoyable and satisfying read. I look forward to reading more of Clown William's adventures. Well done! DO NIT let the title fool you into thinking this is a comical story, it is not.

"I voluntarily received a complimentary copy, however,  these are my honest opinions. I was in no way required nor compensated to write a review."



Rating: 4

Heat rating: mild

Reviewer: AprilR 

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normally don't read westerns, but I couldn't put this book down. The premise is brilliant: What happens when a peaceful man is given the gift of violence?

Clown William is an unwilling hero whose life is full of ironies he can't escape. He doesn't have control over his tics, yet he was born with astonishing control over a gun. He wants a peaceful life, but in every town William comes to, rogues force him to defend himself with violence.

The plot moves briskly, the characters are complex and well-drawn, and the writing style is lively and pops with poeticism. Clown William comes highly recommended.

[Shelly Hafernik · Rating 5 out of 5]

William isn’t the cliche strong and silent Western hero. His strange tics and uncontrolled vocalizations make him a target of every tough-guy on the plains and a pawn in every powerbroker’s scheme. “Clown William” introduces a protagonist who struggles to overcome an all-consuming affliction while searching for his moral compass and embracing his unexpected gifts. I cheered for William the way I did for classic Jimmy Stewart characters. I was thoroughly embedded in the wild and lonely world in which Elno paints this loveable character. I found myself driving through pages desperate to know how William would outwit everyone and escape with both his life and honor intact. A wonderful new Western voice, and a character with whom you’ll want to ride in the stagecoach for many episodes.