Fool's Gold

About the book

Johnstone country. there’s gold in them thar hills.

This is the tale of how the gold fever transformed a small mining camp into a bustling boomtown - filled with dreamers, schemers, and trigger-happy killers...

In 1849, Cord Bennett claimed his spot in the gold-laden Rio Oro Canyon, right at the start of the California Gold Rush. Chaos ensued. What began as a simple mining camp has now evolved into a thriving boomtown, driven by greed, infested with con artists, and swarmed by opportunists of all kinds. As the town marshal, Cord faces the daunting task of maintaining order. A task easier said than done. In Rio Oro City, fights can erupt in an instant - be it a fierce feud between rival saloons or an intense battle between miners and loggers. And in the midst of money, conflicts can turn deadly in the blink of an eye...

In essence, Cord Bennett has his hands full. His new deputy, a burly Englishman known as 'Boom Boom' Blackstone, fights with explosive force. The newly appointed church pastor is as skilled with his fists as he is with scriptures. Meanwhile, Kat Olmsted, the sister of Cord's beloved Glory, fights to protect her saloon from a hostile takeover. Yet, these challenges pale in comparison to Cord's latest trial. A mysterious group of gunmen has arrived in town - and their purpose is not gold. They are here for revenge. Calculating, ruthless, and merciless, they were hired for one singular goal: To eliminate Cord Bennett...