Dark Is the Night

Death & Texas #2

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

YOU ARE NOW ENTERING TEXAS. SAY YOUR PRAYERS.

The national bestselling western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return to their bestselling Death & Texas series with a fresh new cover package.

DEATH ISN’T PRETTY

There are a million ways to die in the great state of Texas. And on the lawless streets of New Hope, the odds are even worse. Once the home of Comanche, the region has been up for grabs since the settlers drove off the natives. Now it’s a magnet for settlers looking for cheap land, merchants looking to exploit its resources—and outlaws looking for a place to hide in between robbing and killing. With shootouts and showdowns being a nightly occurrence, it’s one of the deadliest places on earth. And the governor ain’t happy about it. He wants to clean up the town. He wants to wipe away the scum. And he knows just the man to do it. . . .

Enter Cullen McCabe. A small-town sheriff turned special agent, McCabe doesn’t care what he has to do—or who he has to kill—to rid this hellhole of every rustler, robber, and ruthless cuss in sight. Especially the notorious Viper Gang. . . .
 

Genres: Westerns, Fiction

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2023

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]

Great western story - Cullen McCabe was a small town Sheriff but now he’s a Special Agent for the State of Texas hired to do jobs that other lawmen can’t or need help to handle.

He is on assignment to track down and stop the Viper Gang, an especially vicious gang of 12 outlaws that rob, rustle cattle, and kill ….men, women and children without a moment’s hesitation.

And now this gang’s vicious leader has managed to get himself appointed as Sheriff in a small peaceful town hiring his outlaw thugs as deputies. The town’s citizens are in big trouble. McCabe is only 1 man, and he won’t be stayin’ long…”just passing through”, he says. Will he turn out to be an Angel is disguise?

One of the Johnstone’s best! Loved it.

[Ed George · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best Western novels I ever read; non-stop action from page 1 which doesn't relent until the the book is over. The book goes from one escapade to another, & just when you have it figured out what's going to happen next or how something is going to end,poof, it happens differently and even more enjoyable. One of those books you wouldn't mind if it didn't end just yet! For anyone who loves the Western genre this is definitely a must read.

[Jeramy Schaub]

Little better than first book

I know both outlaws and lawmen would always be on alert however why is it that all towns people would think McCabe was an outlaw not a lawman when he's helping enforce law. Also reconstruction Texas there was still Comanche and othe native tribes still were raiding people that were so unwilling and unable to protect themselves would not live in rural Texas or the west. One of real positive like with first book the author of this book didn't have McCabe carrying a Henry rifle. There is a lot of action and author didn't get hung up on too much details or constantly repeating everything that happened previously. I also wish they would include who the real author was like used to on paperback books it would help determine how writing was depending on author.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I mentioned on the previous book I just read on this series, a good western read is a good comfort zone for me. I’ll read some real intense books and I like going back to my western to take a little break. In saying all of that, I’m glad I stumbled into this series, I really enjoyed it. There are some moments that are little over the top but overall, a great read.

[Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up at a local Dollar General on my way out of town. Forgetting to buy a book for the trip I remembered Dollar General had a book rack. I paid 3$ for it and I was pleasantly surprised with the story.It was the first western I have ever read. I am looking forward to another book in this series.

[Nevin Heiser · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cullen McCabe is a great Western hero. I enjoy Johnston's Death in Texas series. This series is set Around the area of Texas where I live. McCabe is the Governor's agent help in assignments that the rangers can't take up. Fun, Reads.

[Martha Peebles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Is The Night

This is a really good book. Has a lot of action in it. as always a Johnstone’s book will keep you reading. I hope there will be more books on Cullen McCabe. thank you Johnstone’s for a great read.

[Lucy Morin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Didn't want to stop reading

Loved the characters and how it was written so it made sense for that time. The bad guy was so awful I knew his fate, but was still surprised at how he died.

[John Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

A truly enjoyable reading experof storyline ience with plenty of fast-paced action and adventure. A different kind of storyline that kept those pages turning. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

[Nolan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Missed the first book of this series. Will have to read it if the library or the used book store in town has it. Enjoyed reading about this new character, Cullen McCabe and his horse, Jake.

[Dirk Stone]

It's a good read

One of Johnstone's best. It had me on the edge of my seat. Hard to put the book down. Would recommend to everyone who likes Johnstone. I truly great read.

[john o'reilly]

good story

Again it had me took two days off and on but got it done I hope there’s another one I like a bedtime read

[Joseph A. Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Still good reading with lots of action. But no romance at least not yet. I enjoyed and yes read it

[Shelle Mondon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good western

[Carol Buchanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book

Exciting to the very end, always a new and exciting twist to the book. I believe that the book about Cullen Mcabe was very well written.
Thank you Mr Johnstone

[Mike Dietz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another action packed, humble western

[Darel Krieger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read about the old west. The main character, Cullen McCabe is a 19th century terminator in this book. He lives to fight on in another William Johnstone book, I'm sure!

[Danielle Schutte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of nonstop action. Kept me entertained. Typical Western but still very entertaining. Lots of death and shootouts.

[Jkane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another solid western by the Johnstone family, with a stalwart cowboy in the lead.

[Barry Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

captivating

As usual I involved in the story from beginning to the end. I would be so involved that I could see you water in the streams. I could feel the fear and pain of the victims involved in the crimes. I was able the righ there to witness the gun battles. As usual it was a great read.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great adventure of Cullen McCabe....I hope this series is more than three books. A real enjoyable read....