A Town Called Fury (A Town Callled Fury)

by William W. Johnstone

Other authorsJ.A. Johnstone (Contributor)
Paperback, 2017

Status

Available

Call number

F JOH

Call number

F JOH

Barcode

3412

Publication

Pinnacle (2017), Edition: Reprint, 474 pages

Description

Fiction. Western. HTML:THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY They came by the thousands, pioneers from the east looking for a better life in the west. Led by veteran wagon master Jedadiah Fury and his son Jason, their journey would become the stuff of American legend. Two of the Johnstones' greatest novels�??A Town Called Fury and the sequel, Hard Country�??come together for the first time in this exciting saga of the frontier town called Fury, one that would symbolize the dreams of a nation. HELL HATH NO FURY For Jason Fury, the frontier proved to be a hard country. Too hard. All he wanted was to get back East, where the hills were green and soft�??free of Indians and outlaws on an endless deadly rampage. Fate, however, has other plans for him. When Jedadiah Fury is killed in a Comanche ambush, Jason is forced to lead this ragged band of frightened pioneers deeper into the lawless maw of the Arizona territory. Going up against more outlaws, Apaches, and relentless Mother Nature, the pilgrims find the strength to make a stand and build a town: Fury, Arizona. For Jason, there's no leaving now. With a badge on his chest, a gun in his hand, he's an unlikely hero bringing hope, pride, and courage to Fury�??by fighting for a future in this hard and v… (more)

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LibraryThing member colbymorgan
Jedediah Fury is a legend on the wagon trail. He has led hundreds of travelers seeking a new life in the western frontier to their destination and in A Town Called Fury, he is called upon to the do the same again. Jedediah is hired by Rev. Milcher to guide his wagon train from Kansas City, Missouri
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to southern California where they mean to set up a town outside of Los Angeles. Joining him are his children, Jason, 20, and Jenny, 15. But like so much in the West, these journeys are never easy. Bigotry within the camp— stemming from the Reverend—causes early trouble and when they reach Indian Territory, the wagon train is raided by the Comanche; many die including Jedidiah Fury and livestock is stolen as are three of the women—Jenny Fury amongst them.

Jason Fury takes the reigns of the wagon train and shows great leadership and courage in getting the pilgrims to their destination, despite all that has happened, but it’s not easy. After the attack which stole his father from him, Jason has to battle torrential rains which flood creeks, broken axels and wheels, Indians, and a conspiring father/son team who would rather see themselves as leaders of the wagon trail. Not to mention wrestling with his own heart and the growing love he has for one girl—should he leave her and go back East to attend college like he planned, or stay out West and begin a family?

Overall, A Town Called Fury is fast-paced, highly satisfying, and is a lot like the “Oregon Trail” computer game come to life. Looking forward to the rest in the series.
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Rating

½ (3 ratings; 3.8)

Pages

474
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