To the Rivers End, William W. Johnstone
To the Rivers End, William W. Johnstone
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To the River's End
A Novel of the American Frontier

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

Series: To the River's End

Narrator: Jack Garrett

Unabridged: 9 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/28/2021

Categories: Fiction, Western


Synopsis

THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Uncharted. Untamed. Unforgiving. This is the epic story of the American frontier—and the trailblazing fur trappers who lived it, conquered it, and often died for it. Bestselling authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone take readers on an
unforgettable journey into the wild, where nature is cruel, fear is the enemy—and only the strong survive …

Luke Ransom was just eighteen years old when he answered an ad in a St. Louis newspaper that would change his life forever. The American Fur Company needed one hundred enterprising men to travel up the Missouri River—the longest in
North America—all the way to its source. They would hunt and trap furs for one, two, or three years. Along the way, they would face unimaginable hardships: grueling weather, wild animals, hunger, exhaustion, and hostile attacks by the
Blackfeet and Arikara. Luke Ransom was one of the brave men chosen for the job—and one of the few to survive …

Five years later, Luke is a seasoned trapper and hunter, a master of his trade. The year is 1833, and the American Fur Company is sending him to the now-famous Rendezvous at Green River. For Luke, it may be his last job for the company. After
facing death countless times, he is ready to strike out on his own. But when he encounters a fellow trapper under attack by Indians, his life takes an unexpected turn. A new friendship is forged in blood. And a dangerous new journey begins …

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 Laur on August 05, 2021

Just a couple of good old mountain boy wanting to trap beaver on their own terms, then the idea becomes reality and turns into a heap of trouble from the get-gp! The Mountain men vs. Blackfoot Indians, vs an opposed fur company man named Bloodworth intent on killing him, vs trouble in cold snowy fro......more

Goodreads review by Abibliofob on August 31, 2021

I recently read To the River's End by William W. johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. I don't know if it will be a new series or just a stand alone adventure, but it was good. We get to follow Luke Ransom a young mountain man and trapper on his latest quest for beaver pelts in blackfoot country. The book i......more

Goodreads review by Sherrie on December 21, 2021

***I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway*** This is maybe the 3rd actual western I've ever read in my life. It's just not a genre that pops up often for me. That said, the tropes and stereotypes are well known enough that I had a pretty good idea of the direction this book would go within the first......more

Goodreads review by Annette on September 28, 2021

This isn’t my typical genre to read but I was looking for something different. It was surprisingly good! It had a good story, lots of action and a little light romance. The two main characters Luke and Jug are likable guys just trying to trap some beavers. Willow joins their group and the threesome b......more

Goodreads review by Kerry Beth on May 30, 2022

I won a copy of this novel in a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you! This novel tells the story of one year in the life of Luke, a fur trapper who has decided to leave his company and go freelance, and his partner Jug, as they spend time hunting beaver in Blackfoot territory. They face challenges with weat......more