Colton Gray, Deputy U.S. Marshal

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

Narrado por: Danny Campbell

Colton Gray doesn't look like your typical deputy marshal. He's too young and good-looking for a West Texas lawman. At least that's what his boss thinks. As captain, Marshal John Timmons feels this new kid Colton isn't up to the job—at least not yet—so he sends him on minor assignments to keep him out of Boot Hill. But to everyone's surprise, young Colton manages to track down Eli Doolin and Casey Tubbs, the notorious "Old Man Bank Robbers." Not only that, he claims he gunned them down in a shootout, earning high praise from the West Texas chief marshal's office. And a legend is born . . .

But there's a hitch to the story: Colton Gray lied.

Truth is, he never killed Doolin and Tubbs—not after learning the righteous reasons behind their crimes. Instead, he let those good old boys go free, as long as they promised to stop robbing banks. Sure, Colton may have bent the rules a little. But Colton knows he did the right thing. Sometimes a man has to forge his own path on the road to justice—even if that means going outside the law. Or lying to your boss. In his heart of hearts, Colton Gray knows he was born for the job of US deputy marshal. And sometimes that job gets a little dirty . . .

©2025 J. A. Johnstone (P)2025 Tantor Media

NEW SERIES-YES!!

I love the Johnstone’s. I grew up during a time when Westerns were more beloved than just about anything else. I loved watching Bonanza and other programs with my mother. So having characters like Perley Gates & Will Tanner are near and dear to my heart. I’ve listened to all of the aforementioned series and some others from these authors. I was hoping for something like Tanner and Gates, and J. A. Johnstone answered. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has a lot of potential and I look forward to more in the series! Thank you Ms. Johnstone.

Marshall should look like?

Truly enjoyed this book. I like Colton and I hope this series continues with exciting,interesting,stories like this one. This audiobook is worth listening to. I hope this review is helpful.

Honest Man's Justice

An honorable man sometimes has to choose between what's right and just, and what's written in the law books. Sometimes true justice is a gray area.

One of my favorite authors and characters

Not one of the best. Did not care for the storyline. The author can do better.

Great Serial Story!

Well described friendships, relationships in a Great Western. Love the Coulton Gray books! Read them in sequence….