Deadly Day in Tombstone
Deadly Day in Tombstone by William W. Johnstone, published by Kensington on December 26, 2017, is a 320-page work of fiction that immerses readers in the tumultuous life of John Horton Slaughter. This historical narrative follows Slaughter, a seasoned soldier and Texas Ranger, as he navigates the chaos of Tombstone, Arizona, during a high-stakes poker tournament that attracts a host of unscrupulous players and ignites conflict in the town.
In this edition, readers will encounter a gripping tale where Slaughter faces not only the challenges of law enforcement but also personal vendettas and violent confrontations. As he grapples with a murder that disrupts the tournament and a local romance gone awry, the stakes escalate dramatically. The story delves into themes of justice and survival against a backdrop of Western grit, showcasing the relentless spirit of a man determined to restore order in a lawless land.
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JOHNSTONE JUSTICE. WHAT AMERICA NEEDS NOW.
John Horton Slaughter fought on the blood-soaked battlefields of the Civil War. He drove thundering cattle across a dangerous frontier, and faced the deadliest outlaws as a Texas Ranger. Now, bestselling authors William and J.A. Johnstone tell the story of this towering historical figure—the man who tamed Tombstone, Arizona.
A HERO AS BIG AND TOUGH AS TEXAS
Enticed by the richest poker tournament the West has ever seen, a horde of cheating and ruthless card players is gathering at Tombstone, Arizona. Lawman John Slaughter already has his hands full when a local Romeo takes off with a rancher’s daughter and draws the ire of her father and a blood-thirsty posse. Back in town, a murder shatters the poker tournament, with a beautiful Englishwoman as the prime suspect. John Horton Slaughter has been to hell and back as a soldier, rancher and Texas Ranger, and this just might be his toughest day yet. To set things straight he’ll need every bullet he can muster, aim straight, and shoot to kill. And kill again…
Forget keeping the peace. This is war.
Live Free. Read Hard.
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