About the book
An odyssey of young man’s journey into manhood on the American frontier by bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone repackaged with a bold new cover for readers who might have missed this the first time around.
Johnstone Country: Where Scars Are Like Tattoos But With Better Stories
In this thrilling epic of the American West, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone capture the frontier experience in all its glory, grit, and grandeur—through the eyes of one remarkable teenage boy . . .
Leaving their Pennsylvania home to forge a new life in the untamed Oregon Territory of 1845, the Colter family is ambushed by a kill crazy gang of Indians on the Oregon Trail. Fifteen-year-old Tim Colter manages to hide—only to return and find his parents butchered, his sisters Nancy and Margaret missing.
Forced to fight for his life, the young Colter embarks on a perilous journey across a lawless frontier, hoping to save his sisters and salvage the dream they lived for. But first, Tim has to figure out how to survive. Luckily, he finds a new friend in Jed Reno, a grizzled one-eyed trapper who’s lived in the Rockies since the 1820s. Together, the mountain man and the greenhorn set out after the marauders, blazing a trail of vengeance. With danger at every turn, and death just a heartbeat away, Colter has no choice but to grow up fast—one bullet at a time . . .
Editions of Colter's Journey
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786038114
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786038121
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An odyssey of young man’s journey into manhood on the American frontier by bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone repackaged with a bold new cover for readers who might have missed this the first time around.
Johnstone Country: Where Scars Are Like Tattoos But With Better Stories
In this thrilling epic of the American West, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone capture the frontier experience in all its glory, grit, and grandeur—through the eyes of one remarkable teenage boy . . .
Leaving their Pennsylvania home to forge a new life in the untamed Oregon Territory of 1845, the Colter family is ambushed by a kill crazy gang of Indians on the Oregon Trail. Fifteen-year-old Tim Colter manages to hide—only to return and find his parents butchered, his sisters Nancy and Margaret missing.
Forced to fight for his life, the young Colter embarks on a perilous journey across a lawless frontier, hoping to save his sisters and salvage the dream they lived for. But first, Tim has to figure out how to survive. Luckily, he finds a new friend in Jed Reno, a grizzled one-eyed trapper who’s lived in the Rockies since the 1820s. Together, the mountain man and the greenhorn set out after the marauders, blazing a trail of vengeance. With danger at every turn, and death just a heartbeat away, Colter has no choice but to grow up fast—one bullet at a time . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colter's Journey about?
An odyssey of young man’s journey into manhood on the American frontier by bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone repackaged with a bold new cover for readers who might have missed this the first time around.
Johnstone Country: Where Scars Are Like Tattoos But With Better Stories
In this thrilling epic of the American West, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone capture the frontier experience in all its glory, grit, and grandeur—through the eyes of one remarkable teenage boy . . .
Leaving their Pennsylvania home to forge a new life in the untamed Oregon Territory of 1845, the Colter family is ambushed by a kill crazy gang of Indians on the Oregon Trail. Fifteen-year-old Tim Colter manages to hide—only to return and find his parents butchered, his sisters Nancy and Margaret missing.
Forced to fight for his life, the young Colter embarks on a perilous journey across a lawless frontier, hoping to save his sisters and salvage the dream they lived for. But first, Tim has to figure out how to survive. Luckily, he finds a new friend in Jed Reno, a grizzled one-eyed trapper who’s lived in the Rockies since the 1820s. Together, the mountain man and the greenhorn set out after the marauders, blazing a trail of vengeance. With danger at every turn, and death just a heartbeat away, Colter has no choice but to grow up fast—one bullet at a time . . .
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Colter's Journey?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > Adventure fiction: Westerns
Where can I read a sample of Colter's Journey?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786038114
How long is Colter's Journey and how many pages does it have?
Colter's Journey has 352 page(s)
Is Colter's Journey part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Tim Colter Western
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Colter's Journey?
William W. Johnstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Colter's Journey is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786038114) and ebook(ISBN 9780786038121)
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