The Hanging Party
- Authors: J A Johnstone, William W Johnstone
- Series: Book 1 in the Texas Lightning series
- Genres: Western
- Rank:Top 1000 in Best Westerns Books on Amazon
- Rating: 4.2 based on 841 reviews
- Release Date: April 1, 2025
- Print length: 500 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
In this thrilling new series by the bestselling Johnstones, a legendary gunslinger attempts to escape his violent history and begin anew. However, despite his efforts to leave the past behind, old habits and new enemies prove to be a challenge that is harder to overcome.
He is known as 'Texas Lightning' - Jon Gage, the quickest draw in the West and the most lethal. With a rumored body count of over thirty men in just a few decades, his reputation as a gunslinger and troublemaker strikes fear in the hearts of many. Yet, after a tragic incident leaves an innocent woman dead, Gage realizes it is time to put down his guns and seek redemption. But as the saying goes, there is no rest for the wicked.
A mysterious wanderer burdened by his past, Gage is determined to make amends for his past actions. Standing up for those facing injustice, whether it be a struggling widow, a besieged group of farmers, or a lone rancher fighting against a powerful cattle baron, Gage finds himself constantly on the move. Everywhere he turns, evil men prey on the vulnerable, some even recognizing him as the infamous Texas Lightning. Gage acknowledges that he cannot escape his inner demons, but he can still face them head-on with his skillful marksmanship.
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