Russell W. Johnson: The Moonshine Messiah

Sheriff Mary Beth Cain, one capable law officer. A reputation that skirts the law to get things done. Her territory Jasper, West Virginia, her family, that’s a whole other story.

Her mother “Mountain” Mamie Logan heads up the McCray County Mafia. It’s her brother, Sawyer Thompson, who is The Moonshine Messiah. He preaches anti-government propaganda on a local radio station and has, to Cain’s surprise, become an Internet sensation.

Recently, a motorcycle gang invaded her county and she can’t quite get a handle on what they’re up to.

If that was her only problem it wouldn’t be too bad, but she’s under indictment and a lost love John Jacobs, US Attorney, is the one handling the case.

I went through The Moonshine Messiah like a hot knife through butter. Great characters, fast pace and a town and location you totally buy into. A debut series by Russel W. Johnson and a well recommended read.

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9 responses to “Russell W. Johnson: The Moonshine Messiah”

  1. Silver Screenings Avatar

    This sounds really intriguing, especially since it’s set in West Virginia.

  2. Russell Johnson Avatar

    Thanks so much for reading and reviewing the book.

    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar

      Happy you liked the review Russell and nice connecting with you 🙂

  3. Sheila Morris Avatar

    Wow – sounds wonderful! Anything mentioned in the same breath with Justified has my vote!! Thanks for the review!!

    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar

      I love Justified too!

  4. Aoc Avatar
    Aoc

    Really captivating June in title and plot. Thanks for spotlighting.☕️☕️

    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar

      Thanks so much, happy to see you drop by 🙂

  5. Margot Kinberg Avatar

    I got the same sense of the location, June. It sounds very authentic. And the setup and characters sound quite well done. I can see how this drew you in!

    1. June Lorraine Roberts Avatar

      Thanks Margot 🙂

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