These Men Chose Hell

Name: These Men Chose Hell
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: William W. Johnstone
ISBN: 9798318559587

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

Series: Fort Misery

Narrator: Paul Heitsch

Unabridged: 9 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/05/2026

Categories: Fiction, Western, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

The greatest Western writers of the twenty-first century return to Fort Misery—where the lowliest dregs of the U. S. ARMY defend the driest patch of lawless desert against the gnarliest killers in the wild, wild West. Sometimes it takes a bad man with gun to stop another bad man with a gun . . .

They're not what you'd call "the good guys." They're a mangy pack of despicable deserters, thieves, mutineers, and worse. But as condemned soldiers in an overstretched army, they were given a choice: death by hanging or serving out their time in a hell on earth.

These men chose hell.

Located at the farthest edge of the Yuma Desert, Fort Grierson is a magnet for trouble. Vicious attacks by marauding Apaches and gunslinging outlaws are practically a daily occurrence—and the men holding down the fort are hardly any better. Hence the nickname Fort Misery.

About William W. Johnstone

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling western writer in America, and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over fifty million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the greatest western writer of the twenty-first century."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ryan on August 11, 2025

Welcome to Fort Misery, an arid hellscape filled with hardened criminals who choose to call it home over a traditional prison, or even, the noose. These are men so bad, supplies are dropped miles away as no one dare come near the camp. Our story begins when effete college professors, under order fro......more

Goodreads review by Darlene on August 21, 2025

Most of the soldiers at Fort Misery had chosen to serve their sentence there instead of prison. Not only are they facing the attack of Indians they are now instructed to allow three archeologist, one niece and a China man to dig for Spanish Conquistador Don Esteban de Toro treasure. Interesting occu......more

Goodreads review by Truitti on July 17, 2025

25-31. Whoa Nelly. What a ride. Great Western. Very descriptive and different from the other westerns I have read. Several of the best final chapters in any novel. While in the middle of the book, I was tempted to read the last chapter and call it good. I resisted the idea and soon got caught up in......more

Goodreads review by B.J. on November 01, 2025

In sum, I enjoyed These Men Chose Hell—it offers action, mystery, drama, and just enough humor to keep you on your toes. Perfect for a lazy weekend when you’re in the mood to escape to a world where danger lurks behind every cactus, and the next twist is just a page away. ╌★★★★✰ Find my full review a......more

Goodreads review by Denice on August 21, 2025

There is no such thing as a bad Johnstone western. Each series is built around main characters whose belief in the law and family is absolute, even if they've had to be reformed to get there. From Preacher, the original mountain man to the Jensen family to Perly Gates, to.....well, you get the point......more