Hard Winter (Montana)
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National bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return to Cutthroat County, Montana and the bold multigenerational saga of two ranch family dynasties fightiing to build and maintain their legacies, told in alternating timelines across 132 years, from 1891 through 2023. Two Families. Two Dynasties. Two Centuries. A Saga of Montana. NOW: As winter descends upon Cutthroat County, rancher Ashton Maddox has to rely on a skeleton crew to keep his cattle from succumbing to the dangers of the cold winter months. County Sheriff John T. Drew has his hands full this time of year heading up search and rescue missions for adventurous snowborders and skiers tempting fate on nearby Always Winter mountain range. When an unexpected blizzard covers the region, Drew finds himself babysitting a vicious gang of prisoners stranded in town. And as the storm triggers avalanches, Drew and Maddox learn their son and daughter are trapped on the mountain—and that the gang’s leader has escaped from custody . . . THEN: This isn’t the first Montana blizzard that the Drew and Maddox families have faced. Back in 1894, Murdo Maddox lost his livestock—and nearly his entire cowboy crew—braving a treacherous storm that ravaged the countryside. Sheriff Napoleon Drew pursued a mad dog killer across the unforgiving snow and ice. Both men risked their lives to save others, fighting the most devastating weather conjured by nature—and the worst in human nature . . . Review: Great book - Great read Review: Slow starting - Slow developing storyline. About Half way through and waiting for the action to begin
| Best Sellers Rank | #158,859 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #168 in Multigenerational Fiction (Books) #1,862 in Family Saga Fiction #2,641 in Westerns (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 230 Reviews |
J**B
Great book
Great read
R**S
Slow starting
Slow developing storyline. About Half way through and waiting for the action to begin
L**U
Another Great Read!
Another book purchased for my Dad as a gift. He really likes this author and enjoyed the book.
R**E
Brilliant
Three separate stories, taking place in two different centuries, yet all woven together in a brilliant book. Powerful characters experiencing all the human emotions of love, fear, anger, and joy! Overall this is an excellent book!
L**8
Exciting to the last page!
What an exciting sequel to the first novel titled, Montana written by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone! The story continues to center around two ranching families with a long and storied past, the Maddoxs and the Drews. The author uses flashbacks to help develop the history between these two families along with some very captivating history of the Blackfeet Indians. Where in the first book I needed to read twice to understand the growing plot, this one was good from the first page to last! What is interesting is the developing romance between Alyson Maddox and Billy Drew. In both stories, these two young people are taken prisoner and used as bargaining chips by various outlaws. It remains to be seen if they have a future together. The ex-Texas Ranger in this novel is more of a help than a hinderance to law enforcement. What also is interesting in the tale is the introduction of something called the Blackfeet Giveaway Ceremony, which I will enjoy learning more about soon. Overall, the Montana Series is something many will enjoy reading. I wonder if there will be another installment in the series or not? If the authors don’t write another novel in the series, this would be a good place to leave the characters and the future of Cutthroat County, Montana. Grab a hot drink and then settle down in your favorite place to enjoy the unending story set in Montana in the middle of a blizzard! Read Hard. Live Free.
A**B
What a great story.
The feud between The Maddox and Drew clans continue in Hard Winter, the second book in this new series from William W. johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. Finally they have created a new series that is actually really good apart from the fact that the same kids is held hostage by the bad guys in both books. I like the fact that the books is set in three time periods to tell different stories and also the history of the two families and the ongoing dislike they have for each other. I haven't felt this positive in a long time with a book from this author and look forward to the next one. I must thank Pinnacle Books and Netgalley for letting me read this advance copy.
L**D
Struggles and victories in Montana's wilderness
The Johnstones bring their excellent story telling skills to Montana's history. Seen through the eyes of the Drew and Maddox families, the hardships settlers worked through to survive in this unexplored land are faced head on. Three stories, three timelines, three heroes will maintain the iron will begun when their ancestors first claimed Montana as their home.
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L**R
excellent value
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