Shoot or Cut Bait (Catfish Charlie Book 2)

Name: Shoot or Cut Bait (Catfish Charlie Book 2)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (298 reviews)
Author: William W. Johnstone

by William W. Johnstone

Historical Fiction

4.6 (298)

4.6 stars from 298 reviews

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Last checked: Jul 6, 2026

Price history: $8.27 – $9.99

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy Westerns with a mix of humour and heart, where the protagonist is tough but has genuine emotional stakes beyond just winning a shootout.
You're a fan of the first Catfish Charlie book and want more of this character's blend of wisdom, loyalty, and surprisingly relatable vulnerabilities.
You like action-packed plots with clear villains (renegade soldiers, drug-dealing revolutionaries) but appreciate a slower pace built on character relationships rather than constant gunfire.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer grimdark Westerns with morally ambiguous heroes. Catfish Charlie is fundamentally honourable and his motivations are straightforward.
You want literary depth and stylistic complexity. This is a propulsive, plot-driven adventure that doesn't aim for introspection.
You're looking for romance as the main plot. Julia Claire and Catfish's connection drives the setup, but this is an action Western first and foremost.

About this book

Catfish Charlie Tuttle, the former Texas Ranger from the first book in the series, comes out of retirement when his friend Julia Claire disappears. Julia was traveling by stagecoach to Tombstone, Arizona, through territory known for outlaw activity, and the stage never arrives at its destination. Concerned for Julia's safety, Catfish and Deputy Brazos ride into outlaw country to search for her. They discover that a gang of renegade soldiers led by Major Boneyard has taken the stagecoach. Boneyard has hidden an arsenal of weapons on the stage, which he intends to sell to the Apache in exchange for gold. When the soldiers' plan is exposed, they take Brazos hostage, leaving Catfish alone and vastly outnumbered. Determined to rescue his friends, Catfish pursues the soldiers across the Mexican border, where he becomes entangled in a conflict with El Serpiente, a revolutionary leader marked by a coiled serpent tattoo beneath his left eye.

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$8.27 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 70% off peak. Price has dropped 1 time over the last 14 months. Typically stays discounted for 222 days.

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Currently around #112K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 160% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 298 reviews

Gaining approximately 98 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.5 over the tracking period.

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