Gunsight Crossing

Blood Bond #3

by William W. Johnstone

Young Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves became blood brothers on the day the rancher's son saved the halfbreed's life, forging a bond no one could ever break. As years passed, a legend grew of the breed and the white man who rode together--and who could jerk killing iron with the best of them... Gunsight Crossing Wise in the ways of a lawless land, the blood brothers deal out their own brand of frontier justice. And when they ride a hot and dusty trail into Texas looking for some excitement, they find it in spades. Big John Lee owns the biggest spread west of the Pecos, but he's hired a crowd of tough gunners to claim more than his legal share. Bodine and Sam Two Wolves decide to throw their lot in with the men of the Circle S, who were next on John Lee's land-grabbing list. It certainly won't be the first time they use their Colts to deal out death sentences in burning powder and hot lead--but if they're not careful, it might well be their last...

Genres: Westerns

265 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

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

[Chris Gager · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one literally fell off my bookshelves so I decided to read it. Haven't been out West for a while so...

So far it's pretty familiar territory. War between a bad greedy ranch owner and his good-guy neighbors is a-brewin' out west of the Pecos and our heroes will be on the side of the good guys for sure. No bodies have hit the ground yet, but judging by the cover they will be soon - in quantity. There are a few females on hand and they will no doubt be complicating things.

- The cover image of my paperback copy is not available. It's a very violent image BTW. Mr. Johnstone is a very prolific writer.

- Uses the word "crud" twice within a few lines.

- the rope trick makes no sense - what about the horses?????

Finished last night with this ultra-violent but otherwise undistinguished "novel". I wouldn't call it bad, exactly, but neither "good" nor "OK" apply either. The body count? WAY over-inflated in favor of our heroes, hardly any of whom get even a scratch, while the baddies die by the dozen. Not exactly what you'd call realistic.

- 2*

[Susan1566 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast, easy, fun read, typical Johnstone book with a similar story line and disgusting bad guys.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read this book years ago but did not remember until I started. I went ahead and read it again. I just started on the next book of the series and realized I read that one also. I think that’s was the last one I read in the series. I will keep on going to refresh my memory so I can finish the series. Love the characters, but I do remember how this author at times really starts feeling himself and goes a little too far and starts joking around too much. The first couple of books they have the brothers having a good sense of humor but keeping it in character, and this one there seems to be a joke every other sentence. It starts diluting the story. In saying that, love my western books and these series.

[Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

Where do we put all these dead people?

[Chris Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnstone does it again .

Texas was a mean place to start out but as the law came in the name of the blood brothers things changed for the better. Good read.

[Kevin Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

True friends.

Another great story with Matt and Sam. I read this book in one day. It was so full of action, and the characters made me laugh many times.

[Mike H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matt Bodine. Sam Two Wolves. Josiah Finch. Vonny Dodge. 'Nuff said.

[Derrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite a lot of cursing by the bad guys. Too many F bombs and bad guys calling filthy names. I still enjoy the banter of Matt and Two Wolves though for sure.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would recommend to everyone you will be hooked, there is a good supply of books, so no waiting, and speedy service

[rick incremona · Rating 5 out of 5]

First completed book of the new year. This was a good one. Excellent action, love the characters. I wish Josiah Finch had his own line of stories.

[Tara Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this installment of the Blood Bond series, but would not reread. While I found the first book in the series riveting and it remains a favorite, this work did not offer any real emotional tie that made me remember the story. I like the interplay between the protagonist characters, but enjoy more of Johnstone's other works much more.

[timothy w. calhoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting, I start reading and can't put it down. My wife never used to care too much for westerns, and now she is hooked on this author. Keep up the fantastic writings

I would recommend to everyone you will be hooked ,there is a good supply of books, so no waiting, and speedy service

[Michael Barnette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great western action with lots of authentic Old West detail and a pair of the most interesting and detailed characters in western fiction. Simply put: I recommend it to lovers of Old West stories.

[Little Timmy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good western series by Johnstone. This one follows the adventures of two brothers as they travel the old west. Recommended