The Devil's Standoff

Welcome to the birthplace of the Devil’s Revolver, where magic is draining from the land and untold danger lurks for our truly unforgettable gunslinger heroine, Hettie Alabama. The second book in the Devil's Revolver series follows Hettie and her crew south of the Wall into Mexico, where they must unmake the Devil's Revolver while confronting a magic- and land-hungry army and a monster from hell drawn to the infernal powers of Hettie's mage gun.


“The feminist western you’ve been waiting for: The Devil’s Revolver has heart and grit. A terrific genre-crossing tale with a deft touch of the macabre.”

—Donna Thorland, author of The Turncoat, writer on the TV series Salem and the upcoming Netflix series Sabrina


“A fantastically readable female-focused story . . . A really terrific riff on the Western, told with huge verve.”

—KJ Charles, author of the Charm of Magpies series


“Features vivacious characters with tricks up their sleeves.”

—Publishers Weekly


“Immensely readable, gritty, and sharp as a spur rowel, The Devil’s Revolver is a western with a twist.”

—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of the Julia Grey novels


“An exhilarating ride through a unique world, The Devil's Revolver pulls you in and doesn't let you go. Hettie casts a spell on you that's sure to keep you turning the pages.”

—Christine D'Abo, author of the Bounty series

 

“The Devil’s Revolver is a riveting ride that mixes the grit of Westerns with the world of magic. McGrath loads this fantastic story with action, suspense, adventure and unforgettable characters. You’ll definitely want to pull the trigger.”

—Wynne Channing