The Wicked Die Twice
The Wicked Die Twice by William W. Johnstone, published by Kensington on January 26, 2021, is a 352-page work in English that immerses readers in the gritty world of the Old West. The story follows the seasoned bank robbers Jimmy “Slash” Braddock and Melvin “Pecos Kid” Baker, who find themselves unexpectedly on the right side of the law. Tasked with escorting three dangerous escaped prisoners, they quickly realize that their mission is fraught with peril as they confront a trio of ruthless killers wreaking havoc in Milestown.
Readers will encounter a narrative filled with tension and action as Slash and Pecos navigate the chaos unleashed by the sadistic convicts known as Talon, “Hellraisin’” Frank, and Black Pot. The duo’s struggle to maintain order in a town spiraling into violence highlights the complexities of morality in a lawless landscape. As they face threats from both the criminals and bounty hunters eager for the reward on their heads, the story unfolds with a blend of suspense and adventure typical of Western fiction.
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Once upon a time in the Old West, Slash and Pecos were two of the wiliest robbers this side of the Rio Grande. Now they’re a couple of old timers charged with wrangling an unholy trio of killers escaped from prison. Because not every Western hero wears a white hat or a tin star. Most of them are just fighting to survive.
Not many men get a second chance at life. But thanks to a chief U.S. Marshal who needs their help, the bank-robbing duo of Jimmy “Slash” Braddock and Melvin “Pecos Kid” Baker are on the right side of the law. As unofficial marshals, they’ve agreed to pick up three prisoners from a Milestown jail and escort them to Denver. Sounds easy enough–until they learn the prisoners are an unholy trio of sadistic cutthroat killers known as Talon, “Hellraisin’” Frank, and the Sioux called Black Pot. And they’ve managed to escape before Slash and Pecos even show up…
The three convicts have turned Milestown into their own savage slayground. Drinking, killing, ravaging–and worse–they’re painting the town red with blood and burning it to the ground. Slash and Pecos manage to stop them in a nick of time. But getting these three to Denver is another story–because the trio’s leader has offered a thousand-dollar bounty to anyone who can kill Slash and Pecos. This is going to be one wicked ride that Slash and Pecos will never forget–if they live to tell about it…
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