Hell's Half Acre

By William W. Johnstone | Publisher: Pinnacle Books

About the book

In this Western series debut,Fort Worth is the deadliest place on the Texas frontier. Good thing the new sheriff isn’t afraid to die—or kill.

“Stay the hell out of Fort Worth.”

Those were the last words uttered by the boomtown’s last sheriff. Rail-thin and half starved, desperate cowpuncher Jess Casey ignores the travel advice. Instead, Casey not only enters Fort Worth, he takes the dead man’s job. Now it’s up to him to keep the peace in a body-riddled slice of heaven known as Hell’s Half Acre—home of notorious outlaws like Kurt Koenig and his merciless gang.

For Koenig, the only good lawman is a dead one, and he puts a pretty price on Casey’s head. For Casey, that means war. Against him are the frontier’s fastest draw and a host of murderous triggers. On his side are decades of rock-hard Texas living, a couple of ne’er-do-well deputies, and the good sense to do all his talking behind the barrel of a fast-blazing gun . . .

Editions of Hell's Half Acre

Paperback
ISBN 9780786039449
EBook
ISBN 9780786035946

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In this Western series debut,Fort Worth is the deadliest place on the Texas frontier. Good thing the new sheriff isn’t afraid to die—or kill.

“Stay the hell out of Fort Worth.”

Those were the last words uttered by the boomtown’s last sheriff. Rail-thin and half starved, desperate cowpuncher Jess Casey ignores the travel advice. Instead, Casey not only enters Fort Worth, he takes the dead man’s job. Now it’s up to him to keep the peace in a body-riddled slice of heaven known as Hell’s Half Acre—home of notorious outlaws like Kurt Koenig and his merciless gang.

For Koenig, the only good lawman is a dead one, and he puts a pretty price on Casey’s head. For Casey, that means war. Against him are the frontier’s fastest draw and a host of murderous triggers. On his side are decades of rock-hard Texas living, a couple of ne’er-do-well deputies, and the good sense to do all his talking behind the barrel of a fast-blazing gun . . .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hell's Half Acre about?

In this Western series debut,Fort Worth is the deadliest place on the Texas frontier. Good thing the new sheriff isn’t afraid to die—or kill.

“Stay the hell out of Fort Worth.”

Those were the last words uttered by the boomtown’s last sheriff. Rail-thin and half starved, desperate cowpuncher Jess Casey ignores the travel advice. Instead, Casey not only enters Fort Worth, he takes the dead man’s job. Now it’s up to him to keep the peace in a body-riddled slice of heaven known as Hell’s Half Acre—home of notorious outlaws like Kurt Koenig and his merciless gang.

For Koenig, the only good lawman is a dead one, and he puts a pretty price on Casey’s head. For Casey, that means war. Against him are the frontier’s fastest draw and a host of murderous triggers. On his side are decades of rock-hard Texas living, a couple of ne’er-do-well deputies, and the good sense to do all his talking behind the barrel of a fast-blazing gun . . .

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hell's Half Acre?

Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > Adventure fiction: Westerns

Where can I read a sample of Hell's Half Acre?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786039449

How long is Hell's Half Acre and how many pages does it have?

Hell's Half Acre has 336 page(s)

Is Hell's Half Acre part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Hell's Half Acre

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hell's Half Acre?

William W. Johnstone

Who is the Publisher of the book Hell's Half Acre?

Pinnacle Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Hell's Half Acre is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786039449) and ebook(ISBN 9780786035946)

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