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Mister St. John: A Classic Western Novel Kindle Edition

by Loren D. Estleman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Spur Award-winning author Loren D. Estleman crafts a gripping tale of redemption and revenge in Mister St. John.

Irons St. John was once a feared lawman and outlaw hunter, a man whose reputation could quell the wildest frontier. But now, in the twilight of his career, he’s a defeated politician, lost in drink and debt—until his past calls him to the hunt once more.

A notorious gang is tearing through the West, and St. John must assemble a posse of misfits—a weathered tracker, a sharpshooter with failing eyes, two outlaws on borrowed time, and a deadly preacher with a dark past—to bring them to justice.

In this high-stakes chase, old grudges resurface, alliances fracture, and the line between hero and villain blurs. Saddle up and join along on this classic Western adventure today!

“Estleman rivals the finest American novelists with his gritty vision and keen ear.”
—The Washington Post Book World

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About the Author

Loren D. Estleman is an award-winning author of mainstream fiction, Westerns, criticism, and mysteries. He has written more than eighty novels, including in the Amos Walker, Page Murdock, and Peter Macklin series. He is the winner of four Shamus Awards, five Spur Awards, three Western Heritage Awards, a Barry Award, the Elmer Kelton Award, two Stirrup Awards, and a Popular Fiction Magazine Outstanding Writer Award. He has received lifetime achievement awards from the Western Writers of America, the Private Eye Writers of America, the Short Mystery Fiction Society, and the Arts Alliance of Ann Arbor, Michigan. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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Richard Ferrone's rough and raspy voice is appropriate for Mister St. John, the aging, ailing former outlaw. Ike St. John has survived the hard world of the posse and bounty hunter. Ferrone's voice echoes his exhaustion and endurance, contrasting sharply with the strength and vigor of the young Pinkerton man who hires him to bring in the Buckner gang. The major characters are all men; the few females are read with little vocal imagination. Though many of the voices are similar, the listener has the context to assist in keeping track of the various speakers. Estleman frequently turns a picturesque phrase and certainly tells a compelling story. M.G.S. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DWC1MVVK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wolfpack Publishing (March 11, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
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Loren D. Estleman graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Journalism. In 2002, his alma mater presented him with an honorary doctorate in letters. He left the job market in 1980 to write full time, after a few years spent "pounding out beat-the-train journalism" during his day job as a reporter before going home and writing fiction at night.

His first novel was published in 1976, and has been followed by 80 books and hundreds of short stories and articles. His series include novels about Detroit detective Amos Walker, professional killer Peter Macklin, L.A. film detective and amateur sleuth Valentino, and the Detroit crime series. On the western side is the U.S. Deputy Marshal Page Murdock series. Additionally, he's written dozens of stand-alone novels.

His books have been translated into 27 languages and have won multiple Shamus, Spur, Western Heritage, and Stirrup awards. He has been nominated for the National Book Award and the Edgar Allan Poe Award. In 2012, the Western Writers of America honored him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

He lives in Michigan and is married to writer Deborah Morgan. Find out more about Estleman and his books on his website: lorenestleman.com

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  • Dr. D. Watkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Almost a Triumph but still Damn Good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
    Estleman's westerns are simply the best, far superior to his Amos Walker series. This book is only marred by a lame ending but, per usual, captures a country in a time of major change, eg, America's Wild West. The audiobook was brilliantly performed by Richard Ferrone which is his usual standard.
    Recommended.
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  • Charlie Penn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top audio book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2010
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    This is an excellent book and I've wanted to listen to it on audio for sometime. The price was EXCELLENT and the service of delivery was beyond compare. I would definitely do business with this seller again.
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  • Benjamin Potter
    4.0 out of 5 stars Estleman Is a Shoot 'em Up Master
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2010
    Loren Estleman is an award-winning writer in both the mystery and the western genres. He excels when writing westerns. Mister St. John is a trail's end novel that chronicles the very end of the era of `cowboys and Indians'.

    Irons St. John, former tracker in the "Nations" (Oklahoma) for Judge Parker's court, has tried career after career unsuccessfully. His last effort is a failed attempt to win a Congressional seat for the state of Missouri. Just as he's starting to celebrate his losses, in walks a Pinkerton agent named Rawlings who has a proposition St. John just cannot refuse: gather a posse to capture and incarcerate a gang of bank robbers led by Race Buckner.

    The result is a motley crew made up of an old Indian tracker who had worked with St. John in the Nations (and who brought with him a sharp-shooter who once was the prey that the lawman had hunted--and who is going blind, too boot), a reprobate Sunday school teacher on the run from a town sheriff he had left for dead, and a couple of Mexican bandidos who hired on for the money.

    Estleman's expertise at spinning a story is evident in what you read here. And the occasional mention of an automobile has its own place in this turn of the century setting. Telephones are also a new-fangled tool used by these gun-toting, horse-riding, rough and tumble hombres.

    This is western writing as it should be--even in the twentieth century. It is better fare than the house-name dime novels that usually grace the "westerns" shelves in your local bookstore. Even so, the fans of those serial westerns will enjoy this book as well. (4 out of 5 reading glasses).

    --Benjamin Potter, August 26, 2010
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  • Gerard J. St. John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
    The year is 1906. Irons (Ike) St. John, a 50-year old former lawman, is hired by the Pinkerton Agency to assemble a small posse and track down the Buckner gang which has been robbing trains and banks throughout Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. Once assembled, the small posse begins its pursuit of the outlaw gang.

    The story evolves through a series of discrete events, including events that are part of the backgrounds of the members of the posse and members of the gang. It is reminiscent of the writing style of Owen Wister, who wrote a series of magazine articles, and then tied them together as a single novel. Much of the story is told through the effective use of dialogue. Also, the descriptions are excellent, even though the characters often lack credibility.

    Finally, I must note that the publication seems to have a difficulty more common in the computer age than in the days of the wild west. When spelling “St. John,” some editions of the book put a period after “St” and some editions leave a blank space. Go figure.

    It is a good read.
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  • DD Gott - Donadees Corner
    5.0 out of 5 stars We all get older, and Mister St. John is feeling it. Will he be able to fulfill his mission?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025
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    Mister St. John by Loren D. Estleman is a gripping Western novel that follows the story of Irons St. John, a once-feared lawman and outlaw hunter. Now a defeated politician lost in drink and debt, St. John is called back to the hunt when a notorious gang begins tearing through the West. To bring the gang to justice, he must assemble a posse of misfits, including a weathered tracker, a sharpshooter with failing eyes, two outlaws on borrowed time, and a deadly preacher with a dark past. The novel's strength lies in its vivid portrayal of the untamed frontier and its complex characters. St. John is a compelling protagonist, grappling with his own doubts and the weight of his past as he faces off against the ruthless gang. The supporting characters add depth and intrigue to the narrative, each bringing their own unique skills and backstories to the table.

    Estleman's writing is rich with detail, painting a vivid picture of the rugged terrain and the harsh realities of frontier life. The high-stakes action scenes are expertly crafted, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as St. John and his posse battle the gang and navigate treacherous terrain. The novel also explores themes of redemption and justice as St. John struggles to protect what is right without losing his soul. Mister St. John is a classic Western adventure that will appeal to fans of the genre. Estleman delivers a high-stakes ride through a land as unforgiving as the men who claim it, making this a must-read for anyone who loves tales of frontier grit and heroism. So don't miss out. Pick up your copy today and plunge into this extraordinary read.

    • ASIN: B0DWC1MVVK
    • Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing
    • Publication Date: 3/11/2025
    • File Size: 4.4 MB
    • Print Length: pages
    • Genre: Louis L'Amour Westerns - Frontier & Pioneer Western Fiction - Western Fiction Classics
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