A Lone Star Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Terence Aselford, Kimberly Gilbert, Thomas Keegan
Part 1 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
Smoke Jensen, Matt Jensen, Falcon And Duff MacCallisterTogether For The First Time They just wanted to get home for Christmas...but fate had other plans. It's December 1890. A Texas rancher named Big Jim Conyers has a deal with Scottish-born, Wyoming cattleman named Duff MacCallister. Along with Smoke and Matt Jensen, the party bears down on Dodge, Kansas, to make a cattle drive back to Forth Worth. But before they can get out of Dodge, guns go off and a rich man's son is killed. Soon the drive turns into a deadly pursuit, then a staggering series of clashes with bloodthirsty Indians and trigger-happy rustlers. And the worst is yet to come the party rides into a devastating blizzard, a storm so fierce that their very survival is at stake. From America's greatest Western author, here is an epic tale of the unforgiving American frontier and how, amidst fierce storms of man and nature, miracles can still happen.
A Rocky Mountain Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, James Lewis, Thomas Penny
Part 2 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
Three days before Christmas, Matt Jensen is traveling the Denver and Pacific railway when an avalanche slams down onto the train, trapping it in desolate Trout Creek Pass. But it wasn't an act of nature that caused the accident; it was a gang of outlaws attempting to rescue their leader, who is being taken to Red Cliff to be hanged. As Smoke Jensen and Duff MacCallister frantically try to make their way to the scene, Matt struggles to save the survivors, among them a beautiful young woman with a dark past, a merchant seaman turned rancher, and a senator with his very ill young daughter. Starving under a bitter, driving snow in the brutal, unforgiving Rocky Mountains, and surrounded by armed and desperate outlaws, Matt still dreams of making it home for Christmas. But unless fate lends a hand, nobody will.
A Rocky Mountain Christmas
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Garrett
Part 2 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
USA Today best-selling author William W. Johnstone built a reputation for crafting unmatched stories of true Western courage - a tradition J.A. Johnstone now continues. In A Rocky Mountain Christmas, Matt Jensen's scenic trip on the Denver railway is derailed when an avalanche strikes the train. Far from an accident, its cause is a reckless band of outlaws out to free their leader. Surrounded and outgunned in a driving snowstorm, Matt must lead to safety a ragtag group of survivors that includes a senator's sick daughter and a beautiful woman with a dark past.
A Big Sky Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, David Coyne, Tim Getman
Part 3 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
In the fall of 1873, a wagon train of immigrants sets off from Kansas City, Missouri, bound for the Montana Territory. Leading the group is newly elected wagonmaster Jamie Ian MacCallister, a giant of a man and frontier legend who swears he can get them there by Christmas--come hell or high snow drifts... Plagued by brutally harsh storms and rugged terrain, outlaws and hostile Indians, the journey will be the greatest challenge these pioneers will ever face. But when things look nearly hopeless, help arrives in the form of two unlikely saviors: an old mountain man known as Preacher and legendary frontiersman Smoke Jensen. Two hard-willed men who believe in the settlers' dreams with all their hearts--and who will get them to their destination by Christmas. Even if it takes a miracle
A Frontier Christmas
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Garrett
Part 4 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
Three weeks before Christmas, the little town of Chug Water in Wyoming Territory is stunned by a brutal crime. The mayor's family has been slaughtered in cold blood on their ranch outside of Raw Hide Butte. As the townsfolk gather to pay their last respects, Duff MacCallister saddles up to go after the killers. He returns with two outlaws - a cold-blooded, nasty pair of snakes, Jesse and T. Bob Cave. But the day before they're sentenced to hang, the Cave brothers escape their fate...Into this holiday hell-storm ride three friendly travellers. Smoke, Sally and Matt Jensen, come to spend Christmas with Duff. But a deadly diphtheria outbreak leaves the town beholden to the mercy of the Cave brothers. It's a desperate bind to be stuck in, but Duff and the Jensens will use every bullet they can find to shoot their way into a bloody but merry Christmas.
A Frontier Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, Steven Carpenter, Colleen Delany
Part 4 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
Three weeks before Christmas, the little town of Chug Water in Wyoming Territory is stunned by a brutal crime. The mayor's family has been slaughtered in cold blood on their ranch outside of Raw Hide Butte. As the townsfolk gather to pay their last respects, Duff MacCallister saddles up to go after the killers. He returns with two outlaws - a cold-blooded, nasty pair of snakes, Jesse and T. Bob Cave. But the day before they're sentenced to hang, the Cave brothers escape their fate...Into this holiday hell-storm ride three friendly travelers. Smoke, Sally and Matt Jensen, come to spend Christmas with Duff. But a deadly diphtheria outbreak leaves the town beholden to the mercy of the Cave brothers. It's a desperate bind to be stuck in, but Duff and the Jensens will use every bullet they can find to shoot their way into a bloody but merry Christmas.
A Texas Hill Country Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, Scott Graham, Andy Clemence
Part 5 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
As winter descends on the great state of Texas, the Jensen family faces off with renegades, rivals, and one raging storm in this special yuletide adventure from America's beloved western storytellers While most folks are busy preparing for Christmas, the tightknit Jensen clan can only hope they'll make it home. Luke Jensen is in San Antonio tracking down a dangerous outlaw. But when he finds the man leading a wholesome life as a charity-working Hill Country pastor Luke agrees to wait until after Christmas to bring him to justice. Meanwhile, Smoke and Sally Jensen head out from Fort Worth by stagecoach, only to be stranded by unrelenting rains and stalked by a crazed Commanche killer. And in Austin, Ace Jensen falls head over heels in love with a girl he wants to marry. Unfortunately, she's engaged to one of the outlaw gang that's gunning for Luke's bounty This year, the Jensen family is in for a stormy Christmas they will never forget and one deadly showdown they may never survive
A Texas Hill Country Christmas
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Garrett
Part 5 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
As winter descends on the great state of Texas, the Jensen family faces off with renegades, rivals, and one raging storm-in this special yuletide adventure from America's beloved western storytellers. While most folks are busy preparing for Christmas, the tightknit Jensen clan can only hope they'll make it home. Luke Jensen is in San Antonio tracking down a dangerous outlaw. But when he finds the man leading a wholesome life-as a charity-working Hill Country pastor-Luke agrees to wait until after Christmas to bring him to justice. Meanwhile, Smoke and Sally Jensen head out from Fort Worth by stagecoach, only to be stranded by unrelenting rains-and stalked by a crazed Commanche killer. And in Austin, Ace Jensen falls head over heels in love with a girl he wants to marry. Unfortunately, she's engaged to one of the outlaw gang that's gunning for Luke's bounty. This year, the Jensen family is in for a stormy Christmas they will never forget-and one deadly showdown they may never survive.
A Colorado Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, James Lewis, Danny Gavigan
Part 6 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
At the Sugarloaf Ranch, Smoke and Sally Jensen prepare to welcome Preacher home for the holidays unaware that their friend is trailed by a storm full of trouble. On a mission of vengeance, an old trapper is rescued by Ace and Chance Jensen from ruthless outlaws and wanted by a driven bounty hunter named Luke Jensen. And, just released from prison, a criminal mastermind assembles a vicious gang of cutthroats to extract his final revenge against his enemy the sheriff of Big Rock, Colorado... With a snowstorm brewing, a community in jeopardy, and a showdown ready to explode, these courageous pioneers are brought together by fate and fury to forge peace on earth. But they're going to have to fight for it. With guns. With grit. With glory. Because this Christmas, the greatest gift of all is... staying alive.
A Colorado Christmas
by William W. Johnstone
read by Jack Garrett
Part 6 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
At the Sugarloaf Ranch, Smoke and Sally Jensen prepare to welcome Preacher home for the holidays - unaware that their friend is trailed by a storm full of trouble. On a mission of vengeance, an old trapper is rescued by Ace and Chance Jensen from ruthless outlaws - and wanted by a driven bounty hunter named Luke Jensen. And, just released from prison, a criminal mastermind assembles a vicious gang of cutthroats to extract his final revenge against his enemy - the sheriff of Big Rock, Colorado. With a snowstorm brewing, a community in jeopardy, and a showdown ready to explode, these courageous pioneers are brought together by fate and fury to forge peace on earth. But they're going to have to fight for it. With guns. With grit. With glory. Because this Christmas, the greatest gift of all is staying alive.
An Arizona Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, James Lewis, Chris Genebach
Part 7 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone deliver a special holiday gift for devoted fans of the Jensen saga--a warmhearted story of burning revenge, blazing bullets, and other Jensen family traditions... Like most families, the Jensens gather together to celebrate the holidays. This year, since half the clan is scattered across the American West, they've decided to split the difference and meet up in Tucson. Matt and Luke will be there, for sure, and maybe Ace and Chance, too. That leaves Sally, Preacher, and Smoke Jensen, who've reserved three seats on a westbound stage to make sure they don't miss out on the festivities. What could possibly go wrong? Mother Nature is the first to strike, dusting up the trail with a sandstorm as blinding and deadly as any northern blizzard. Then comes an Apache ambush, forcing the passengers and drivers to seek shelter in a cave. Even if Smoke and Preacher manage to shoot their way out of this, they have another big surprise waiting--a ruthless gang of outlaws after the cargo of cash on the stage, happy to slaughter anyone who tries to stop them. If the Jensens hope to save Christmas this year, they'll need to save their own lives first...
A High Sierra Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, James Lewis, Chris Genebach
Part 8 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
A Jensen family holiday takes a dark and dangerous turn on the infamous Donner Passin this thrilling epic adventure from the bestselling Johnstones... It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the High Sierras. But Smoke Jensen and his children, Louis and Denise, won't let a little snow stop them from heading to Reno for the holidays. There are two ways for them to get there: the long way, going around the Sierra Nevada Mountains, or the short way, going right through them. Smoke decides to take a gamble. They'll follow the trail that, decades earlier, brought the legendary Donner Party to a gruesome, tragic end... And so the journey begins. The Jensens share a stagecoach with a stranger who's planning to rob a bank. Smoke wants to stop him, as well as his notorious gang of outlaws. But he's outgunned and outnumbered. And when a blizzard traps them in the mountains, he's out of luck too. Like the Donner Party before them, the Jensens will be forced to do whatever it takes to survive. This time, they're hoping history doesn't repeat itself. But sometimes, the ghosts of the past just won't stay buried...
A High Sierra Christmas
by William W. Johnstone
read by Patrick Lawlor
Part 8 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the High Sierras. But Smoke Jensen and his children, Louis and Denise, won't let a little snow stop them from heading to Reno for the holidays. There are two ways for them to get there: the long way, going around the Sierra Nevada Mountains, or the short way, going right through them. Smoke decides to take a gamble. They'll follow the trail that, decades earlier, brought the legendary Donner Party to a gruesome, tragic end . . . And so the journey begins. The Jensens share a stagecoach with a stranger who's planning to rob a bank. Smoke wants to stop him, as well as his notorious gang of outlaws. But he's outgunned and outnumbered. And when a blizzard traps them in the mountains, he's out of luck too. Like the Donner Party before them, the Jensens will be forced to do whatever it takes to survive. This time, they're hoping history doesn't repeat itself. But sometimes, the ghosts of the past just won't stay buried . . .
A Jensen Family Christmas
by William W. Johnstone
read by Danny Campbell
Part 9 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
The legendary members of the Jensen family gather together at the Sugarloaf Ranch for one Christmas homecoming they'll never forget-if they live through it . . .
Smoke Jensen looks forward to spending a quiet holiday with the family. But an unexpected arrival from south of the border has him reaching for his guns, defending his land-and risking everything he loves.
Sally Jensen strikes up a friendship with a lovely Mexican woman-who turns out to be married to the mysterious stranger plotting to steal her ranch.
Ace and Chance prepare to fight a gang of outlaws trying to kill the man who raised them-but they're going to need the help of the father they never knew.
Luke Jensen rescues three young children orphaned in a shootout-and heads home for a surprise reunion with children of his own.
Preacher catches the eye of a beautiful and beguiling widow-but he can't decide if she wants to marry him, kill him, or both.
Every Christmas season, the Jensens pray for peace on earth. But then, for the Jensen family, danger is just another holiday tradition.
A Jensen Family Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by William W. Johnstone
read by Full Cast, Mort Shelby, James Lewis, Terence Aselford
Part 9 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
The legendary members of the Jensen family gather together at the Sugarloaf Ranch for one Christmas homecoming they'll never forget - if they live through it...
Smoke Jensen looks forward to spending a quiet holiday with the family. But an unexpected arrival from south of the border has him reaching for his guns, defending his land - and risking everything he loves... Sally Jensen strikes up a friendship with a lovely Mexican woman - who turns out to be married to the mysterious stranger plotting to steal her ranch... Ace and Chance prepare to fight a gang of outlaws trying to kill the man who raised them - but they're going to need the help of the father they never knew ... Luke Jensen rescues three young children orphaned in a shootout - and heads home for a surprise reunion with children of his own... Preacher catches the eye of a beautiful and beguiling widow - but he can't decide if she wants to marry him, kill him, or both... Every Christmas season, the Jensens pray for peace on earth. But then, for the Jensen family, danger is just another holiday tradition.
A MacCallister Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
by J. A. Johnstone
read by Alejandro Ruiz, Bradley Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Chris Stinson
Part 10 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
Johnstone Country. Where Legends Are Born.
Ever since he left Scotland to start a new life in America, Duff MacCallister has stayed true to the values and traditions of his clan in the Highlands. But as Christmas approaches, he yearns to reconnect with his family—even the ones he hasn’t met yet. This year, two of his American cousins—twins Andrew and Rosanna—will be joining Duff for the holidays at the Sky Meadow Ranch. That is, if they manage to get there alive . . .
The twins’ train is held up by not one, but two vicious outlaw gangs. The Jessup gang has been using the Spalding gang’s hideout to plan the robbery. The Jessups just lost two of their brothers in a bank job gone wrong—courtesy of Duff MacCallister—and they’re gunning for revenge. Together, these two bloodthirsty bands of killers and thieves are teaming up to make this one Christmas the MacCallisters will never forget. But Duff’s ready to deliver his own brand of gun-blazing justice, holidays be damned . . .
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A Death Valley Christmas [Dramatized Adaptation]
Christmas 11
by J. A. Johnstone
read by Chris Davenport, Eric Messner, Jessica Lauren Ball, Laura C. Harris
Part 11 of the Christmas (Johnstone) series
"From William W. and J.A. Johnstone, the bestselling masters of the American West, comes a special holiday entry in the Jensen family saga. This time, they're risking their lives for peace on earth-and for a piece of hell called Death Valley.
Ace and Chance Jensen usually spend Christmas at the Sugarloaf Ranch. But this year, the brothers are heading to Death Valley to claim Chance's prize in a poker game: the deed to a silver mine. Sure, the mine is probably dried up and worthless, but what they don't realize is that half the deed belongs to a ruthless outlaw named Foxx, a rich vein of silver hasn't been tapped yet, and another wealthy mine owner is trying to crush the competition-by killing every miner in the valley.
The Jensen boys didn't plan on a Christmas gunfight. But when they show up at the mine-and learn that a charity worker is using the silver to fund an orphanage-Ace and Chance can't help but get into the holiday spirit. 'Tis the season of giving, after all. But instead of gifts, they're swapping bullets. And instead of Santa Claus, there's a surprise visitor coming to town. A man named Luke Jensen-Ace and Chance's gunslinging father-and he's here to spread peace and joy. With a double-barreled dose of holiday cheer-gunsmoke.
Performed by Mort Shelby, Steve Wannall, Robbie Gay, Matthew Pauli, Steven Carpenter, Laura C. Harris, Rob McFadyen, Eric Messner, Jessica Lauren Ball, Chris Davenport, Stephon Walker, Bradley Foster Smith, Daniel Llaca, Rayner Gabriel, Terence Aselford, Wyn Delano, Zeke Alton, Yasmin Tuazon, Anthony Palmini, Rob Moreira, David Engel and Michael John Casey."