A Frontier Christmas
A Frontier Christmas by William W. Johnstone, published by Kensington Books on October 28, 2014, is a gripping tale set in the Wyoming Territory. This 416-page novel unfolds three weeks before Christmas in the small town of Chug Water, where a brutal crime shakes the community. As the townsfolk mourn the mayor’s family, Duff MacCallister takes it upon himself to pursue the killers, capturing the notorious Cave brothers. However, just before their execution, the brothers escape, plunging the town into chaos during the holiday season.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of frontier justice and the pioneer spirit, as Duff and three travelers, Smoke, Sally, and Matt Jensen, confront the dangers posed by the Cave brothers. The story intensifies with a diphtheria outbreak that leaves the town vulnerable, forcing the characters to fight for survival and a semblance of a festive spirit. This edition offers a blend of action and adventure, making it a notable addition to the Western genre, particularly for those interested in holiday-themed narratives.
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From two of America’s bestselling western writers comes a heart-racing story of frontier justice, pioneer spirit, and one town’s last-chance miracle. . .
Three weeks before Christmas, the little town of Chug Water in Wyoming Territory is stunned by a brutal crime. The mayor’s family has been slaughtered in cold blood on their ranch outside of Raw Hide Butte. As the townsfolk gather to pay their last respects, Duff MacCallister saddles up to go after the killers. He returns with two outlaws–a cold-blooded, nasty pair of snakes, Jesse and T. Bob Cave. But the day before they’re sentenced to hang, the Cave brothers escape their fate. . .
Into this holiday hell-storm ride three friendly travelers. Smoke, Sally and Matt Jensen, come to spend Christmas with Duff. But a deadly diphtheria outbreak leaves the town beholden to the mercy of the Cave brothers. It’s a desperate bind to be stuck in, but Duff and the Jensens will use every bullet they can find to shoot their way into a bloody but merry Christmas.
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