John Shirley 
Gunmetal Mountain 

The latest in a thrilling new western series from John Shirley, the acclaimed author of Prairie Fire, Kansas.

 


FOLLOW THE LEADER—OR MEET YOUR MAKER

 

They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. But it’s hard to know what’s going on inside the twisted mind of Magnus Lamb, the charismatic leader of an isolated logging town known for its healing hot springs. Some might say he’s created a peaceful utopia here on Gunmetal Mountain. But for Cleveland Trewe and his lovely traveling companion Berry, this little piece of heaven is more like Hell on Earth . . .

 

Cleve and Berry first discover the town after an encounter with a dangerous band of Indians. Cleve to vow to find ‘the Coyote, ‘ a young brave last seen headed for the strange settlement of Lambsville. At first, Cleve and Berry are charmed by the town’s natural beauty and simple way of life. But soon they see the community for what it really is: a brainwashed cult with some oddball beliefs, a rigid caste system, and a leader who thinks he’s the new Messiah. This not-so-innocent Lamb has heard about Cleve’s legendary gunfighting skills and wants him to lead an army to expand his power across the West. It’s bound to be a bloodsoaked mission, and Cleve wants no part of it. But if he refuses, there’ll be hell to pay . . .

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John Shirley has written novels, short stories, as well as collaborating on lyrics for the band Blue Oyster Cult, and the screenplay for the cult classic film The Crow. Amoung his many novels are the Westerns Wyatt in Wichita, and the Sundown Riders series coauthored with Ralph Compton. He currently lives in Vancouver, Washington, with his wife. You can learn more at www.john-shirley.com