When the Shooting Starts
When the Shooting Starts by William W. Johnstone, published by Kensington on May 24, 2022, is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the Colorado frontier. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Smoke Jensen and his bride, Sally, as they navigate the challenges of ranching in a time of escalating tensions and violence, where guns dictate the law.
Readers will find a gripping tale of survival as the Jensens confront the arrival of Colonel Lamar Talbot, who claims to be their protector against a looming war with the Cheyenne Indians. As the couple grapples with their distrust of the colonel and his militia, they must also contend with the very real threat posed by Black Drum and his war parties. The story unfolds with increasing intensity, culminating in a final battle that tests their resolve and courage. This edition immerses readers in a world of action and adventure, highlighting the struggles of life on the frontier.
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Before he became known as “The Last Mountain Man,” Smoke Jensen and his bride Sally were hard-working ranchers on the Colorado frontier, when times were hard, tensions were high, and guns were the law…
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. BULLET BY BULLET.
For Smoke and Sally Jensen, the Sugarloaf Ranch is a glorious stretch of untamed land near the Colorado-Kansas border, the perfect place to stake their claim, raise some cattle, and start a new family. But when a man claiming to be an army colonel arrives in Big Rock—with a well-armed militia—the Jensens’ dream becomes a living nightmare. Colonel Lamar Talbot claims there’s a war looming with the Cheyenne Indians. And only he can save them from a bloody massacre—by launching a bloody counterattack…
Smoke and Sally aren’t sure they trust him. They suspect the colonel and his men are nothing more than brutal vigilantes with a hidden agenda of their own. But the Cheyenne war parties are a very real threat. The tribe’s charismatic leader, Black Drum, is launching raids on local ranches, farms, and the railroads, too. Every day, the violence gets worse and the war moves closer—until it reaches the Sugarloaf Ranch. That’s when Sally gets attacked. That’s when Smoke grabs his guns. That’s when the shooting starts—and the final battle begins…
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