Blood and Bullets

Firestick #2

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

ENDS THE DAY WELL

As sleepy as Buffalo Peak's been, legendary marshal, Elwood "Firestick" McQueen, and his deputies "Beartooth" Skinner and "Moosejaw" Hendricks never expected a couple of drifters to wake it up--by kidnapping two lovely ladies in town.

Hardly the sharpest quills on a cactus, these dim drifters call it courtin'. Firestick doesn't see it that way. Now the woman snatchers are heading for West Texas with their reluctant brides-to-be . . . and unwittingly plunging trackers Firestick and Moosejaw headlong into a rescue. With only Beartooth keeping the peace back home, Buffalo Peak's wide open for an outlaw ambush.

Sure as dirt, a gang of owlhoots clean out the bank, grab a hostage, and fled, spurring Beartooth on a deadly chase. In one lousy day a lot of people have gotten on Firestick's bad side. And with rifle cocked, and vengeance burning, Elwood "Firestick" McQueen is going to prove just how unforgiving his bad side can be.

Genres: Westerns

525 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 2018

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

[Laur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Craziness has broke out in the Wild West!
Multiple subplots come together in a seamless way at books end; and the ending was satisfying in a way that gave me a lump in my throat and moisture to my eyes! Fantastic colorful characters - audiobook read with performance perfection.

[Rose Mary Hawk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dreamers and Schemers

One of the best books to date from this author. Engaging characters, even some of the bad guys are good guys looking for a better life though misguided in their approach. I recommend this as a great read.

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always a great western from the Johnstone's. I truly enjoy reading these books. It was sad that Charlie and Josh got killed, I think Cleo was beginning to care for Josh even if they kidnapped her. But glad the girls were found safe. by Firestick and Beartooth. Thank you for an awesome read.

[Bill Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone thinks they can get what they want the easy way - kidnappers, bank robbers and Mexican revolutionaries - but 3 former mountain men, who are currently the law in Buffalo Peak, are about to teach them a hard learned lesson. A lesson taught in bullets and blood...

[Truitti · Rating 5 out of 5]

24-57. One of the best Western written by Johnstone. It is action packed, full of wonderful characters, and some nice and naughty villains. I will read the sequel. I borrowed this e-book from the Sacramento Public Library through the Libby app.

[Carol Buchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very goo book

The Firestick books are exceptionally well written, they are intriguing and full of great adventure. I will be back to reread this book again I. The future.
Thank you William Johnstone for being a wonderful author of these western written books.

[Dirk Stone · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a good read

I enjoyed reading this book. Good story line. It was hard to stop reading and put the book down. I think others will enjoy reading this book

[Dennis O'Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read- enjoyed

[Mark Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first western I've read in a long time. It was a really fun and fast read. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I look forward to continuing with the adventures of Firestick.

[Danny Mcalister · Rating 4 out of 5]

very enjoyable 10 out 10

[Derrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm enjoying these characters. This had a few too many intertwined stories, but I get why it had to be. Almost made the book a bit longer than normal, but I'm enjoying these stories.