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EVERYBODY HAS A GUN
William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone · Book
What hooked you in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN was the way a solitary, dangerous drifter becomes the unlikely protector of vulnerable travelers.
Films on the same thread

Stagecoach
John Ford · Film · 1939
Like the wagon train in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN, this film centers on a diverse group of travelers relying on a hardened outsider to survive a perilous journey through hostile territory.

Shane
George Stevens · Film · 1953
This classic mirrors the reluctant hero dynamic of EVERYBODY HAS A GUN, as a weary gunslinger finds himself compelled to defend a vulnerable family against encroaching, violent threats.

High Plains Drifter
Clint Eastwood · Film · 1973
If the tension of a lone gunman defending a town in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN gripped you, this film provides a darker, grittier exploration of that same outsider justice.

3:10 to Yuma
Delmer Daves · Film · 1957
This story echoes the moral weight of EVERYBODY HAS A GUN, forcing a common man and a dangerous outlaw into an uneasy alliance while facing an inevitable, violent confrontation.
Series on the same thread

The Mandalorian
Jon Favreau · Series · 2019
Fans of the lone gunfighter archetype in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN will appreciate this series, which follows a solitary protector navigating lawless lands to shield the innocent from danger.

Tracker
Ben H. Winters · Series · 2024
The itinerant lifestyle and survivalist instincts that define the protagonist in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN are central here, as a drifter uses his unique skills to solve local mysteries.

Little House on the Prairie
Ed Friendly · Series · 1974
While more domestic than EVERYBODY HAS A GUN, this series captures the same grueling reality of pioneering families facing the harsh, unforgiving obstacles of the American frontier.

Reacher
Nick Santora · Series · 2022
The drifter protagonist in this series shares the same quiet, lethal competence found in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN, moving through small towns and challenging the status quo of local corruption.
Podcasts on the same thread

S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
If the sense of isolation and social decay in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN resonated with you, this investigation into a troubled small town offers a similar look at hidden secrets.

Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast · 2026
Just as the protagonists in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN navigate dangerous, lawless paths, this podcast explores the unsettling truth behind mysterious disappearances in isolated, remote environments.
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Common questions
Is EVERYBODY HAS A GUN a story about a lone gunslinger?
Yes, EVERYBODY HAS A GUN follows a gunslinger who attempts to maintain a low profile while traveling through the frontier. He eventually encounters a wagon train of farmers and becomes involved in their journey along a dangerous path.
What is the primary conflict in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN?
The primary conflict in EVERYBODY HAS A GUN centers on a group of farmers navigating a dangerous path. The protagonist, a gunslinger seeking to keep a low profile, finds himself interacting with these travelers during their perilous trek.
Does EVERYBODY HAS A GUN feature a wagon train?
Yes, the plot of EVERYBODY HAS A GUN involves a wagon train of farmers. The story explores the interaction between these farmers and a gunslinger who is trying to keep a low profile while they face a dangerous path together.
Who are the authors of EVERYBODY HAS A GUN?
EVERYBODY HAS A GUN was written by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. The book follows a gunslinger who encounters a wagon train of farmers while attempting to keep a low profile on a dangerous path.