By the Neck, J.A. Johnstone
By the Neck, J.A. Johnstone
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By the Neck

Author: J.A. Johnstone, William W. Johnstone

Narrator: Jack Garrett

Unabridged: 10 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/23/2021

Categories: Fiction, Western


Synopsis

Introducing a new western hero in the grand Johnstone tradition: a mining town saloonkeeper who serves up justice like a shot of liquor—150-proof.

JOHNSTONE COUNTRY.

BOOMTOWN JUSTICE.

Rollie Finnegan is a man of few words. As a former Pinkerton agent with two decades of experience under his belt, he uses his stony silence to break down suspects and squeeze out confessions. Hence the nickname Stoneface. Over the years, he’s locked up plenty of killers. Now he’s ready to make a killing—for himself …

There’s gold in the mountains of Idaho Territory. And the town of Boar Gulch is a golden opportunity for a tough guy like Finnegan. But when he arrives, the local saloon owner is gunned down in cold blood—and Finnegan makes a cold calculation of his own. Instead of working in a mine, he’ll buy the saloon. Instead of gold,
he’ll mine the miners. And instead of getting dirty, he’ll clean up this grimy little boomtown once and for all—with his own brand of Stoneface justice …

About J.A. Johnstone

J. A. Johnstone learned to write from the master himself, Uncle William W. Johnstone, who began tutoring J. A. at an early age. He has co-written numerous bestselling series with William W. Johnstone


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laur

"By the Neck", a Stoneface Finnegan western, was a smooth western, proportional to the storyline. Rollie Finnegan, former Pinkerton detective, moves to Boar Gulch to start his life over after an attempt was made on his life. He buys the local saloon, and soon enough is told that he, being an ex-Pinke......more

I have read By The Neck, one of the latest series from William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. This book introduces Rollie "Stoneface" Finnegan ex Pinkerton agent on his journey to support himself now that he no longer has a job. He has heard that there's gold in Boar Gulch in Idaho.... Instead of......more

Goodreads review by Marion

I must admit that my opinion of Westerns has been based on the books of Louis L’Amour. That will give you an indication of my age. When I saw this paperback book on the shelf of my local bookstore, I was at first intrigued by the cover. What’s not to like about an older man who is suggestive of Kenn......more

Goodreads review by Rob

Before typing my review, I perused other reviewers to see if any found what I found. I see one that may have picked up my struggle with this book. Most all have me wondering if they read the book or just wanted to post a praising review because they got the book for free. Their writing oblique. Earl......more