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Calamity James and the Tombstone Inferno
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Available on Jun 29, 2027 | 320 Pages
You’ve heard of Jesse and Frank James, but in this action-packed alternate-history adventure from the bestselling Johnstones, it’s their little brother, Calamity, who, despite his worst efforts, steals the show.
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE LEGENDS DIE AND FOOLS RUSH IN.
The yellow-bellied Robert Ford has shot the infamous Jesse James to death—thanks to a tip from Jesse’s own brother, Calvin “Calamity” James. Cal swears it isn’t his fault. How was he supposed to know who Ford was, much less that he was gunning for Jesse? His older brother Frank, who’s even more ornery than Jesse was, believes the family name and legacy would be better off with Cal pushing up daisies in Boot Hill.
While Frank pursues his brother for revenge, Cal arrives in Tombstone, Arizona, reuniting with the love of his life, dance-hall gal Clumsy Catherine. Still reeling from the unsettled dust and acrid gun smoke following the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Tombstone’s citizens are on edge with itchy trigger fingers. So when Cal and Cat extinguish an out-of-control fire by dynamiting buildings, the couple find themselves run out of town on a rail—into Pleasant Valley where Cal brands the wrong cattle, starting a range war.
And when Frank catches up with him, Cal realizes the West just isn’t big enough for someone as unlucky as he is . . .
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE LEGENDS DIE AND FOOLS RUSH IN.
The yellow-bellied Robert Ford has shot the infamous Jesse James to death—thanks to a tip from Jesse’s own brother, Calvin “Calamity” James. Cal swears it isn’t his fault. How was he supposed to know who Ford was, much less that he was gunning for Jesse? His older brother Frank, who’s even more ornery than Jesse was, believes the family name and legacy would be better off with Cal pushing up daisies in Boot Hill.
While Frank pursues his brother for revenge, Cal arrives in Tombstone, Arizona, reuniting with the love of his life, dance-hall gal Clumsy Catherine. Still reeling from the unsettled dust and acrid gun smoke following the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Tombstone’s citizens are on edge with itchy trigger fingers. So when Cal and Cat extinguish an out-of-control fire by dynamiting buildings, the couple find themselves run out of town on a rail—into Pleasant Valley where Cal brands the wrong cattle, starting a range war.
And when Frank catches up with him, Cal realizes the West just isn’t big enough for someone as unlucky as he is . . .
Author
William W. Johnstone
William W. Johnstone is the USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of over 300 books, including Preacher, The Last Mountain Man, Luke Jensen Bounty Hunter, Flintlock, Savage Texas, Matt Jensen, The Last Mountain Man; The Family Jensen, Sidewinders, and Shawn O’Brien Town Tamer . His thrillers include Phoenix Rising, Home Invasion, The Blood of Patriots, The Bleeding Edge, and Suicide Mission. Visit his website at www.williamjohnstone.net or by email at dogcia2006@aol.com.
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J.A. Johnstone
Being the all-around assistant, typist, researcher, and fact checker to one of the most popular western authors of all time, J.A. Johnstone learned from the master, Uncle William W. Johnstone. He began tutoring J.A. at an early age. After-school hours were often spent retyping manuscripts or researching his massive American Western history library as well as the more modern wars and conflicts. J.A. worked hard—and learned. “Every day with Bill was an adventure story in itself. Bill taught me all he could about the art of storytelling. ‘Keep the historical facts accurate,’ he would say. ‘Remember the readers, and as your grandfather once told me, I am telling you now: be the best J.A. Johnstone you can be.'”
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