Shadow of a Dead Man
Shadow of a Dead Man by William W. Johnstone, published by Thorndike Press in 2024, is a large print edition featuring 462 pages in English. This novel follows Shotgun Johnny Greenway, a disgraced lawman who, after losing his family and succumbing to despair, finds a new purpose when a young woman offers him a job at the Reverend’s Temptation Gold Mine. However, his newfound hope is shattered when he becomes embroiled in a deadly confrontation with the Starrett gang, leading to a series of events that thrust him into a fight for survival and justice.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative that explores themes of vengeance and redemption as Shotgun Johnny navigates a treacherous landscape filled with adversaries. With a $1000 bounty on his head, he must prove his innocence not through legal means but in a brutal trial by shotgun. This action-packed story delves into the challenges faced by a man seeking justice in a world where powerful enemies conspire against him, making it a notable entry in the realms of historical fiction and western adventure.
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The top dogs of bestselling western action thrillers hit the bullseye with Shotgun Johnny, a disgraced lawman whose quest for vengeance becomes a legendary fight for justice.
Shotgun Johnny Greenway thought he’d hit rock bottom when he lost his wife and son, hung up his badge, and hit the bottle. But a pretty young woman gave him a second chance. Offered him a job riding shotgun for the Reverend’s Temptation Gold Mine. Gave him a reason to live. But even she can’t save him when the Starrett gang tries to rob the gold–and Johnny kills their leader …
When the dust clears, Shotgun Johnny is wanted for murder. The dead man’s father has powerful friends, including a town marshal who’s Johnny’s personal enemy. One wants the gold. The other wants the girl. Both want Johnny dead. With a $1000 bounty on his head–and half the county trying to kill him–Johnny’s got to prove his innocence. Not in a court of law. In a trial by shotgun …
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