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JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE DEATH RIDES FASTER THAN THE WIND.
A blazing new series takes you back to the lawless frontier where every stagecoach was a moving target. Where every passenger needed protection. And where every hired gun who rides along better be fast on the draw—or be dead on arrival . . .
RIDING SHOTGUN
If anyone knows the road to purgatory, it’s Red Ryan. As a stagecoach guard, he’s faced holdups, ambushes, and all-out attacks from every kill-crazy outlaw, Indian, and prairie rat. But even he’s a bit reluctant to take on his next job: riding shotgun with his driver Buttons Muldoon on a stage bound from Fort Concho, Texas, to Fort Bliss. Word has it, the Apaches are on the warpath. They’re being led by the vicious war chief Ilesh, which means “Lord of the Earth.” And this lord means business, as in slaughtering every Texan from here to El Paso. Red wants to postpone the stage. But an army major’s beautiful but stubborn wife insists they leave—or she’ll go it alone. So Red has no choice . . .
Thus begins a nightmare journey into 400 miles of harsh, unforgiving terrain, blood-drunk killers, and one scheming devil who plans to paint the town of El Paso red—starting with Red’s blood . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
Editions of Riding Shotgun
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780786044320
- EBook
- ISBN 9780786044337
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JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE DEATH RIDES FASTER THAN THE WIND.
A blazing new series takes you back to the lawless frontier where every stagecoach was a moving target. Where every passenger needed protection. And where every hired gun who rides along better be fast on the draw—or be dead on arrival . . .
RIDING SHOTGUN
If anyone knows the road to purgatory, it’s Red Ryan. As a stagecoach guard, he’s faced holdups, ambushes, and all-out attacks from every kill-crazy outlaw, Indian, and prairie rat. But even he’s a bit reluctant to take on his next job: riding shotgun with his driver Buttons Muldoon on a stage bound from Fort Concho, Texas, to Fort Bliss. Word has it, the Apaches are on the warpath. They’re being led by the vicious war chief Ilesh, which means “Lord of the Earth.” And this lord means business, as in slaughtering every Texan from here to El Paso. Red wants to postpone the stage. But an army major’s beautiful but stubborn wife insists they leave—or she’ll go it alone. So Red has no choice . . .
Thus begins a nightmare journey into 400 miles of harsh, unforgiving terrain, blood-drunk killers, and one scheming devil who plans to paint the town of El Paso red—starting with Red’s blood . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riding Shotgun about?
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE DEATH RIDES FASTER THAN THE WIND.
A blazing new series takes you back to the lawless frontier where every stagecoach was a moving target. Where every passenger needed protection. And where every hired gun who rides along better be fast on the draw—or be dead on arrival . . .
RIDING SHOTGUN
If anyone knows the road to purgatory, it’s Red Ryan. As a stagecoach guard, he’s faced holdups, ambushes, and all-out attacks from every kill-crazy outlaw, Indian, and prairie rat. But even he’s a bit reluctant to take on his next job: riding shotgun with his driver Buttons Muldoon on a stage bound from Fort Concho, Texas, to Fort Bliss. Word has it, the Apaches are on the warpath. They’re being led by the vicious war chief Ilesh, which means “Lord of the Earth.” And this lord means business, as in slaughtering every Texan from here to El Paso. Red wants to postpone the stage. But an army major’s beautiful but stubborn wife insists they leave—or she’ll go it alone. So Red has no choice . . .
Thus begins a nightmare journey into 400 miles of harsh, unforgiving terrain, blood-drunk killers, and one scheming devil who plans to paint the town of El Paso red—starting with Red’s blood . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Riding Shotgun?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > Adventure fiction: Westerns
Where can I read a sample of Riding Shotgun?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786044320
How long is Riding Shotgun and how many pages does it have?
Riding Shotgun has 352 page(s)
Is Riding Shotgun part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Red Ryan Western
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Riding Shotgun?
William W. Johnstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Riding Shotgun is available as paperback(ISBN 9780786044320) and ebook(ISBN 9780786044337)
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