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The Drifter (The Last Gunfighter, Book 1) [Paperback]

William W. Johnstone (Author)

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Publication Date: August 2, 2005

The bestselling novels of William W. Johnstone's "Last Gunfighter" series rank among the most boldly authentic portrayals of the American West and the indomitable men and women who carved out a place there. Now, relive how the legend began with this first chapter in the ground-breaking saga of warriors and outlaws, lawmen and adventurers, and innocents in need of a hero...Once, Frank Morgan had a wife and a future on the land - until a rich man with a grudge drove him out of Colorado. Since then, Morgan's taken up the one skill that always came easy - gun fighting - and drifted to a mining town in the New Mexico Territory. But there's nothing easy about two vicious gangs descending on the town and threatening to wreak havoc. With his reputation preceding him, Morgan is elected to stand in the outlaws' way. And with nothing left to lose, he's the last man who will ever back down...

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Product Details

Paperback: 250 pages
Publisher: Pinnacle (August 2, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786017163
ISBN-13: 978-0786017164
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Gunfighter: The Drifter, February 13, 2000

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William W. Johnstone has done it again. I thought his Mountain Man series would be the "last" of the best. I see now that the "Last" Gunfighter opens new doors for more terrific reading. He grabs you on the first page and you can't turn it loose. There has been only one other author with that ability and he's past on. His style of writing places you at the scene as if you are living it yourself. You don't want to miss this one. I only wish he could type faster for the next book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, March 21, 2004

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the Last Gunfighter: the Drifter, is now my favorite of all western books i have ever read. frank Moragn is straight out of a John wayne movie, heroic,, no-nonsense, quick to the draw,marshall. highly recommended to lovers of a good old fashion western shoot em up yarn. the gun play is non-stop, look forward to reading the rest in te series, the reprisal, the show down,, the rescue..

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful New Series!, March 20, 2000

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Mr. Johnstone has topped his Mountain Man and Blood Bond series. Frank Morgan is a fresh new character and not a "Smoke Jensen" or "Preacher" knockoff. Once again, we see Mr. Johnstone's ability to make history come alive. Can't wait for the next installment coming in August 2000. Mr. Johnstone, please write faster! Thank you for a wonderful read!

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3.0 out of 5 stars A real old time Shoot-em-up!
This was an enjoyable read, reminding me of those technicolor Westerns of the 1950's & 1960's, full of shoot em up action and characters that are bigger than life, living in a... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Brennon

5.0 out of 5 stars The last Gunfighter: The Drifter
very good book author tells the the story of a man who
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Published 20 months ago by Tonette R. Vana

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Guys vs Bad Guys
I gave this a four for what it is to me; it's like a cowboy comic book. Like a lot of Johnstone's novels,they are very exciting, quick reads, and they are always good vs evil with... Read more

Published 23 months ago by John Mercier

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
These books that are writen but the author are fun and easy to read, you can escape for a few hours, I recomend them very much, this a good flowing book. Read more

Published on June 11, 2008 by T. Smallwood

5.0 out of 5 stars The book that started the series
I had read this book some time ago, then went on to the others in the series. However, I found that I could not recall the details of the first tale, so I have just finished it... Read more

Published on September 2, 2007 by Douglas G. Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Western I have read to date!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have just finished reading it. Looks like the transition to the next installment is excellent. Read more

Published on August 9, 2000 by Joe Nunez

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is Great!
I didn't think I'd read a book to match Ralph Compton's, but this one grabbed me quick. Another outstanding author. Read more

Published on March 26, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLANT AS ALWAYS !
As I wrote to Bill ages ago, Am waiting impatiently for the next one! This is an excellant book.

Published on February 18, 2000 by Mary Beavers

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