Episode 3494: The Bloody Road of Gold by Michael Schall Johnson

The Bloody Road of Gold by Michael Schall JohnsonThe Bloody Road of Gold follows Jack Neuman, a determined orphan who finds a home with the Lakota before becoming a U.S. Army scout. Though he marries his childhood sweetheart, his obsession with justice costs him his marriage. Partnering with legends like Calamity Jane and D. Boone May, Jack faces outlaw gangs, hostile Sioux, and deadly stagecoach ambushes. Their daring exploits— eight shootouts, lynchings, and the defense of a $30,000 gold shipment—cement their legacy in the Wild West. Ambrose Bierce later fictionalizes one such tale in A Sole Survivor.Michael Schall Johnson, born in 1943 in Maywood, California, is a multi-talented artist and author with a lifelong passion for painting, sculpting, and storytelling. After moving to Wyoming in 1968, he worked as a telephone repairman and drew inspiration from the region’s rich history for his Western novel The Bloody Road of Gold. A former Art Editor for Newsreel Magazine, Michael also studied at the Colorado Institute of Art and has exhibited in Western museums. He considers himself an ordinary guy who has had some extraordinary adventures. His life took an amazing turn at the age of 49 when he met his wonderful wife, Madeline. Now, the two are happily enjoying their golden years together in Las Vegas, Nevada.AMAZONhttps://wyomingslim.com/https://www.readersmagnet.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/102325msj.mp3