Violent Sunday

The Last Gunfighter #11

by William W. Johnstone

THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITER OF THE 21ST CENTURY
 
National bestselling author William W. Johnstone is the premier chronicler of rough-and tumble American West—and of the kind of iron-willed men who defined a nation. This gritty, action-packed new adventure in the Last Gunfighter series captures the fury of a Texas range war . . .
 
LIVE BY THE GUN . . . DIE BY THE GUN
 
When iron clears leather, anything can happen. In Frank Morgan's case, a sudden duel with an assassin has left an innocent woman with a bullet in her back—and a friendship between Frank and a young Texas Ranger in tatters. Wanting to make up for his part in the tragedy, Frank rides to central Texas to help Ranger Tyler Beaumont put down the so-called Fence-Cutting War. But as big ranchers battle small ones, an outlaw gang has hellish plans of its own. Now, as an innocent town is threatened with annihilation, Frank must make his final stand on a hot Sunday in Texas—when the dying will say their final prayers . . .

Genres: Westerns, Audiobook

352 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Malum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frank and his ranger buddy get caught up in a vicious range war.

Pretty standard Johnstone pulp Western, not better or worse than any others in the series so far.

[Rob Smith, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very well crafted tale with writing, plot, dialogue and settings. All covered. The book is a continuation of the book before it, so reading this series in order, at this point, is important to understand the dynamics of the main characters.

The element of mystery is often missing or poorly handled in a Johnstone Clan novel. This one is well done. Not that there is one mystery, but a number of them. The writing in unraveling the complex plot is excellent. Sure, this is no du Maurier, but, for a western that must have certain sensibilities to be a western, this is one of the outstanding in the Johnstone Clan vast library.

Bottom line: I recommend this book. 10 out of ten points.

[Jay Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too violent. I like the two main characters, Frank Morgan and Tyler Beaumont, but there is a great number of fatalities and I don’t think the West was that free wheeling especially around 1900. Plot is a simple one. A Texas Ranger goes undercover to stop a range war where neither side is evil but there are bad guys stirring the pot. William Johnstone normally writes better than this, but if you love violence, this one is for you.

[Derrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one had some undercover stuff going on, but some deep issues that needed to be worked through between the texas ranger and frank. I like to read these to get away from reality, so when those things are introduced, it feels too real. Oh well, great acting as usual. The story was otherwise standard fare.

[Violet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story of the west by Mr. Johnstone. This one involves Frank Morgan, the Drifter, and a young Ranger friend, who go to work on opposites side in a brewing range war. Very entertaining.

[Truitti · Rating 4 out of 5]

24-56. Ahh, Johnstone is back with an action packed Texas Western. Lots of violence, but what do you expect of a man with the reputation of a gunslinger. I borrowed this e-book from the Sacramento Public Library through the Libby app.

[Ted Cartier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always enjoy this series but this one was a little big slow.

[Monica Willyard Moen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is by far my favorite book in the series because of its theme of close friendship tested almost beyond the breaking point and how two men handle the situation.

[larry brashear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great!

This story should have five stars and would have if it had been edited better the poor editing is distracting!