Death in Snake Creek

Blood Bond #8

by William W. Johnstone

Texas royalty doesn’t stand a chance against the blood brothers in a lawless Western adventure from the bestselling author of San Angelo Showdown.  Young Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves became blood brothers on the day the rancher’s son saved the warrior’s life, forging a bond no one could ever break. As years passed, a legend grew of the Cheyenne and the white man who rode together—and who could jerk killing iron with the best of them . . .  Death in Snake Creek   Snake Creek is a shabby little Texas town ruled by a mean-tempered outlaw who fancies himself a king—King Petty. He and his gang do what they want, when they want, and right now what Petty wants is the pretty wife of a farmer he just shot in cold blood. But Sam Two Wolves just can’t stand by and watch as this King Petty drags the widow down the street, and before long he and Matt find themselves in the fight of their lives. It’s a fight they never meant to start—but they sure as hell are going to finish it.  Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone   “[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles   “There’s plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.”—Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown

Genres: Westerns

292 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1994

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

[Gwenn Wright · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5…maybe.
This is a tough one. The story alone would be great … in the hands of another writer. This has all the feel of an entertaining “Sunday movie” (so-called by me because my parents always watched the edited-for-TV Westerns on Sunday afternoons). The writing holds it back.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good western but my least favorite book in the series so far. One thing I do not understand why the author seem to want to make a point of the brothers calling each other partners and other characters in the book calling them partners, not brothers. All the other books when someone asked for one of them they would say where is your brother, I have never heard them say partner. It just makes them seem not as close. But I did not care for the story itself, a 23-year-old self appointed “king“. I know all these books are out there but this one was a little too much. Had Mat Bodine saying is there possibly a spark with Lily even though it’s the same day that her husband was killed. One part I did like was that Indian history intimacy that Two Wolves shared with Clarissa.

[Barbara Lee Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE FISH FRY

Lots of fighting both with gun and fists. Snake creek nice fishing hole, but watch out for the water moccasins who swarm on land and water. Horrible bullies who've have taken possession of an entire town. Rustling cattle, murdering innocent ranchers and town folk. Raping women just acting disrespectful and that's that.
The two brother's Sam Two Wolves and Matt Bodine who were just riding to no where in particular got involved with this one sided justice that was going on in Snake Creek.
Lots of action every page full you will not lack or become bored reading this adventure. So enjoy all you western readers...

[Dennis F. Hyde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deaf in Snake Creek

Great story and great action. Sam and Matt are Superman and Batman of the old ,West. This is an exciting and interesting read. I am looking forward to the next adventure of these blood brothers. Welp, off to Amazon to do some book shopping. So " Giddy Up. "

[Bo Everett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves Roded into Snake Valley and Found Adventure. They Found a Woman Named Lilly and Her Son Named Tommy Who Dad Been Gun Down in Cold Blood By a Guy Name King Petty Who Trying to Run The Town Snake Valley. Good Story. Recommended.

[larry brashear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book!

This is a great story and it would have gotten five stars if it had been edited properly. Too bad really!

[Chris Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnstone does it again

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the old west just pick up this book and enter the 1800's.

[Kevin Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Help those in need.

Another great story with Matt and Sam. They got rid of the outlaws that would bring harm to innocence people.

[Joyce Kirkwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better editing but still problems.

The book was good but too short for william johnstone! No one could have all those snake bites and not die.

[Michael Barnette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another terrific read in this excellent series.

I really need to buy them so I can read them again, they're just that good.

[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

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed it will read another of this series, fun characters and the story kept my interest.