Kris Shuman
Pines Hero

LORDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY

Justice isn’t always lawful—and sometimes doing right means becoming the thing you hate.

“They were free… until a man with a rifle came along and took it from ‘em.”

— Finch Crawford

Overview

In Depression-era Franklin County, a war-scarred drifter returns home to find his land stolen, his town controlled, and its people crushed under the thumb of a corrupt judge and ruthless sheriff. With nothing left to lose, he assembles a ragtag crew—a preacher with a moral code, a giant with a gentle heart, and a reckless young outlaw—and begins stealing from the wealthy elite who profit off the suffering of others. As their legend grows, so does the danger. The law closes in. Loyalties fracture. And the line between justice and revenge begins to blur. Because in a town where the system is broken, the question isn’t who’s right—it’s who’s willing to do something about it.

Themes

  • Justice Vs. Revenge
  • Faith Vs. Action
  • Power and Corruption
  • Found Family

Tone

Gritty. Emotional. Character-first. Humor. Myth-building.

Comps

Peaky Blinders meets Justified

If this kind of story stays with you—we should talk.

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