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Slash & Pecos #5
Sons of Thunder
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. DANGEROUS CURVES AHEAD.
Slash and Pecos match wits with the wiliest opponent they’ve ever had—a wickedly smart woman who can’t be caught—in their wildest western adventure yet. . . .
It sounds like an easy track down the lady friend of notorious outlaw Duke Winter and bring her in for questioning. There’s just one Slash and Pecos have never met a woman like Miss Fannie Diamond, a glamorous showgirl who’s prettier than a French poodle, slicker than a Dodge City gambler, and more slippery than a Mojave rattlesnake. She knows that Slash and Pecos are coming for her and has no intention of being caught—not without one of hell of a fight. . . .
By the time the duo arrive at the Rocky Mountain mining camp where Miss Diamond is performing, the devilishly clever gal has already arranged a welcome wagon for some hired thugs who knock Slash and Pecos silly. Still, the show must go on—so the pair decide to snatch Miss Diamond off the stage in the middle of a performance. It doesn’t take long for Slash and Pecos to learn that there’s no business like show business—and no showgirl like Miss Fannie Diamond. Sometimes, the female of the species is deadlier than the male. . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
Slash and Pecos match wits with the wiliest opponent they’ve ever had—a wickedly smart woman who can’t be caught—in their wildest western adventure yet. . . .
It sounds like an easy track down the lady friend of notorious outlaw Duke Winter and bring her in for questioning. There’s just one Slash and Pecos have never met a woman like Miss Fannie Diamond, a glamorous showgirl who’s prettier than a French poodle, slicker than a Dodge City gambler, and more slippery than a Mojave rattlesnake. She knows that Slash and Pecos are coming for her and has no intention of being caught—not without one of hell of a fight. . . .
By the time the duo arrive at the Rocky Mountain mining camp where Miss Diamond is performing, the devilishly clever gal has already arranged a welcome wagon for some hired thugs who knock Slash and Pecos silly. Still, the show must go on—so the pair decide to snatch Miss Diamond off the stage in the middle of a performance. It doesn’t take long for Slash and Pecos to learn that there’s no business like show business—and no showgirl like Miss Fannie Diamond. Sometimes, the female of the species is deadlier than the male. . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
- GenresWesterns
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2022
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About the author
William W. Johnstone
1,055 books1,396 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 28, 2022
One of the most fun and action filled series going on now out of the Johnstone camp. Tons of over the top western adventure, humor and the characters feel like old friends.
July 21, 2022
Sons of Thunder by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone is another Slash and Pecos story and it's not the best in the series even though there are parts that are really funny. I do like a good western but this one is not really up there, sadly. I actually think that the author spreads himself to thin with all the series going on but most of them are really entertaining. I will continue reading the works of Johnstone and give thanks to Pinnacle, Kensington and Netgalley for providing me with hours of reading.
January 14, 2026
Two fifty year old former thieves who have been pardoned but now have to take assignments from a US Marshal to keep out of jail. In this book, they are assigned to kidnap a young actress in a mining community whose boyfriend is a notorious outlaw. They do it and she is more than they expected. Meanwhile a local is trying to buy a business owned by a wife of one of the former outlaws. Funny at times and full of action, the book is a fun read.
December 24, 2022
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Not up to typical Johnstone story telling. The plot was basically good but at times (frequently) the telling was downright childish. I intend to read another Slash and Pecos story but if it's as juvinal as this it will be the last.
Not up to typical Johnstone story telling. The plot was basically good but at times (frequently) the telling was downright childish. I intend to read another Slash and Pecos story but if it's as juvinal as this it will be the last.
August 27, 2022
This was an excellent read. It was so much fun that I had to read it all in one sitting. I loved all the action in this book. It had a brilliant medium to fast pace that definitely kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I loved how this book also had a strong female protagonist in miss diamond who was quite happy to join in the fights and definitely kept slah and pecos on there toes. The characters were all well developed and made for an exciting story. There was great action throughout this book which I just love. This made the book a real page turner. The authors did an excellent job at creating a wonderful sense of atmosphere in this story. I definitely recommend this book to all those who love westerns with a faster pace. I just love slash and pecos characters they are fun and slight crazy . I am definitely looking forward to read more stories following these 2 characters.
So much praise goes out to the authors and publishers for creating this brilliant fast paced story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I will definitely be reading more great books from this pair of authors.
So much praise goes out to the authors and publishers for creating this brilliant fast paced story that I thoroughly enjoyed. I will definitely be reading more great books from this pair of authors.
April 7, 2023
There is no such thing as a bad Johnstone western. Each series is built around main characters whose belief in the law and family is absolute, even if they've had to be reformed to get there. From Preacher, the original mountain man to the Jensen family to Perly Gates, to.....well, you get the point. Many times, characters from one series will show up in another as supporting hands. The communities are true to the era, clothing, guns, food and troubles are all what you'd find if you looked them up in the history books. No two stories are the same, each character or set of characters is unique and so are their stories. The writing is skillful, readers are pulled into the story and you will laugh and cry right along with the characters. I made the mistake of picking up a Johnstone western my uncle was reading. Ive been hooked ever since. Now I share them with my reading family and will continue as long as new Johnstones are released.
November 23, 2022
Multiple plots
One of Mr. Johnstone’s better tales. It gets high marks for the excellent scene settings and multiple plots. I assume J.A. Johnstone had whole lot to do with this. I throughly enjoyed all the characters; especially the two main ones (who seemed to be lucky old dogs).
One of Mr. Johnstone’s better tales. It gets high marks for the excellent scene settings and multiple plots. I assume J.A. Johnstone had whole lot to do with this. I throughly enjoyed all the characters; especially the two main ones (who seemed to be lucky old dogs).
July 30, 2025
A totally different kind of story with more plots and counter plots to make you dizzy. Slash and Pecos find themselves in more unique situations than anyone could imagine. The story moves quickly and definitely keeps you wondering what is happening next.
Love the characters the action and the camaraderie and it is definitely a fast read. It's full of action-packed rides.
Love the characters the action and the camaraderie and it is definitely a fast read. It's full of action-packed rides.
December 10, 2022
Loved every second
There is just nothing like a good Western to relax your tense muscles and settle your anxiety. While totally entertaining you. Make sure to read this one! And the rest of the series!!!
There is just nothing like a good Western to relax your tense muscles and settle your anxiety. While totally entertaining you. Make sure to read this one! And the rest of the series!!!
December 31, 2022
The author(s) sure made Pecos and Slash a couple of idiots in this story. I was tired of it by 55% through. Tired of their bromance also. I stayed with it because the story with Jay, Myra, the Deputy and the mad rancher was interesting enough.
January 26, 2024
Fun read
A totally different kind of story with more plots and counter plots to make you dizzy. Slash and Pecos find themselves in more unique situations than anyone could imagine. The story moves quickly and definitely keeps you wondering what is happening next.
A totally different kind of story with more plots and counter plots to make you dizzy. Slash and Pecos find themselves in more unique situations than anyone could imagine. The story moves quickly and definitely keeps you wondering what is happening next.
September 9, 2022
Awesome Must Read
Love the characters the action and the camaraderie and it is definitely a fast read. It's full of action packed ride.
Love the characters the action and the camaraderie and it is definitely a fast read. It's full of action packed ride.
January 23, 2023
Two for one
There were two stories in the book. The main story was kind of weird and far fetched. The secondary story was by far the best and kept your interest.
There were two stories in the book. The main story was kind of weird and far fetched. The secondary story was by far the best and kept your interest.
December 8, 2023
A bit too much romantic slush for my taste, but still the same Slash and Pecos annoying each other across America.
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October 7, 2025loved this book
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October 17, 2025Nothing like a well written western. Excellent job
March 20, 2023
These guys, Slash and Pecos, are quite something! They get into more jams and manage to survive each one of them. They jump off trains and swear they won’t do that again until the next time and start all over promising not to do that again. As old-time train robbers who have traded hanging for working for the law, they make me laugh. Finally, Slash has found his forever love and married; then, he is off chasing bad guys and wondering if he will ever get back to Jay. They are only about 50 or so but getting old in the days of fighting the opening of the west to good guys and bad, they feel older. Good westerns are hard to find and as a fan of this author, I can recommend this series as great reading.
August 17, 2022
A roaring good time of two adventures in one.
This entry in the Pecos and Slash series has the two off to find a dance hall actress as the ladies at home find themselves ensconced in their own battle.
The part featuring the main characters begins in a quiet way and soon unravels into one chaotic scene after another. The rhythm of each set is well written. To a point of the repeated jumbles coming as frustrating to the reader as the main characters. This helps the book. The resolution, I found, was obvious, but may not be to others.
The second story was far more intense and very well done. That resolution was unclear as the story unfolded as far more serious with an air of mystery that worked well.
The dialogue is fine, though, as i usually remark, i wish speaking words were more representative of the time and less molded to satisfy today's readers.
Settings are far better than some Johnstone books. A particularly difficult feat of earth moving is well orchestrated.
This recent Johnstone Clan entry continues to present far more women involved and being an integral part of stories than the decades of Johnstone Clan books before.
Needing to add this review is provided due to early access via NetGalley.com
Bottom line: I recommend this book. 7 out of ten points.
This entry in the Pecos and Slash series has the two off to find a dance hall actress as the ladies at home find themselves ensconced in their own battle.
The part featuring the main characters begins in a quiet way and soon unravels into one chaotic scene after another. The rhythm of each set is well written. To a point of the repeated jumbles coming as frustrating to the reader as the main characters. This helps the book. The resolution, I found, was obvious, but may not be to others.
The second story was far more intense and very well done. That resolution was unclear as the story unfolded as far more serious with an air of mystery that worked well.
The dialogue is fine, though, as i usually remark, i wish speaking words were more representative of the time and less molded to satisfy today's readers.
Settings are far better than some Johnstone books. A particularly difficult feat of earth moving is well orchestrated.
This recent Johnstone Clan entry continues to present far more women involved and being an integral part of stories than the decades of Johnstone Clan books before.
Needing to add this review is provided due to early access via NetGalley.com
Bottom line: I recommend this book. 7 out of ten points.
July 19, 2022
This is my first Slash and Pecos book, and I loved it! These two are good together, as they try to capture Miss Fannie to take her in for questioning. Ah, but it isn't so easy, and the stuff these two go through is amazing. And the story also involves Jay. who is one tough cookie! I am hooked on reading the Johnstone books, and I have a lot of catching up to do. In the meantime, if you're looking for a good western, this one is a great one to add to your reading list!
August 9, 2022
not his best one, but love slash and pecos. they crack me up
January 6, 2026
tolerable
Not on par with the previous ones I have read but it was interesting and kept me involved in the story
Not on par with the previous ones I have read but it was interesting and kept me involved in the story
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