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The Greatest Historical Western Writers of the 21st Century, William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, bring to life the harrowing journeys of the fearless pioneers who braved the Oregon Trailand lived to tell the tale . . .
Independence, Missouri, 1865. Seasoned wagon master Virgil Grissom prepares to lead a new group of families westward across the Oregon Trail. Among them are struggling farmer Matt Moran, his wife Katie, and their three small children. In spite of the long, treacherous journey ahead, Grissom is confident that this solid, hard-working farmer and his family are tough enough to endure the harsh elements, the rugged terrain, and the occasional run-in with hostile tribes. But hes not so sure about the farmers younger brother, Clay, who plans to catch up with them along the trail. Alone. Which has Grissom worried . . .
On the Oregon Trail, a lone man is dead man.
Clay Moran fought hard in the Civil War, serving as lieutenant in the US Calvary. Now that Robert E. Lee has surrendered, Clay is free to head west with his brothers family. Problem is, the wagon train has left Independence alreadyand Clay has to go it alone. Luckily, the army let him keep his horse. But when a couple of bushwhackers steal that horse and all his money, hes left high and dry. If Clay hopes to catch up with the wagon train, hell have to rely on his wits. His guts. And every skill he learned in the war. Along the way, hell have to do things a man should never have to dojust to survive . . .
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. GO WEST, LIVE FREE, OR DIE TRYING.
