It has not. Normal, however, is not his style. There are also several places when things are being recalled that the author just used the text from the previous book word for word. They destroyed Smoke Jensens dream. Very entertaining read. Shoot Straight or Die. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This sprawling epic novel from a master storyteller captures the beauty and danger of the American Westand the pioneer spirit of those who tamed it . Now hes ready to make a killingfor himself . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. . Sure enough, Matt Jensen hasnt swallowed his whisky before the towns marshal is gunned down before his eyes. Buck Trammel has spent his life fighting for justice. When the train from Purgatory to Yuma is violently derailed, Matt is set free amidst the carnageand suddenly has a choice to make. Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone [A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.Publishers WeeklyonEyes of Eagles Theres plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.Curled Up with a Good BookonDead Before Sundown. The annoying thing about serial characters? Some other could be: Not Applicable, later, not now, trc. With a little help from some well-armed friends, hes going to flush this phony out of Chugwaterand run his hired killers out of town on a rail . . A 5-Star Review: If you enjoy an excellently written western yarn with plenty of action this is the series you should read. One rifle. Kitty Wellington inherited her uncles 20,000-acre ranchand a mortgageon the Snake River. A huge, bloody gunfight, fueled by betrayal, erupts at the Powder River. Luckily he survived to start his trip to find his lost grandpa with the same name. Book Summary: The chase is on in this wild ride of a Western adventure from the bestselling authors of Preachers Showdown. World Central Kitchen, Your Email (optional - only if you want a reply ). PW site license members have access to PWs subscriber-only website content. . The unexplained disappearance of a hunting party of Prussian nobles who entered the American wildernessand never returned. Reared by adventurer Smoke Jensen in the pristine Western wilderness, he has no home, no destination. The real battle is about to begin. William W. Johnstones breathtaking Mountain Man series set the standard for Western adventure. From theNew York Timebestselling author ofPreachers Fortune. [10], His 1995 novel What the Heart Knows: A Love Story was his mainstream fiction debut. The widow Brinks doesnt believe her husband was a thief or that he killed himself. Not the best and not the worst I have read but enjoyable. The main character, smoke I believe is telling a story to a young man who is carving his initials into a stagecoach, regularly receives from longtime Johnstone fanswho have bought more than 30 million Johnstone books, an average of 1.5 million a yearattest to their continuing devotion. Some of his first works include the Out of Ashes and the First Mountain Man. . Stagecoach guard Red Ryan has managed to survive every dirty, danger-filled trail in Texas. For most couples, the marriage vows end with Til death do us part. But when Smoke Jensen takes Sally Reynolds as his lawfully wedded wife, its just the beginning. . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. based on information from your browser. . Young railroad developer Jacob Freemantle wants to run a rail line through Chugwater, making it easier to transport cattle. But now something is forcing him out of his Rocky Mountain range for the so-called civilized world. Read Hard. By the time Flintlock returns, OHaras been beaten, the miners been shot, and the daughters been kidnapped . Book Summary:In this western series opener by two bestselling authors, a brother and sister team up to save their family and take down cattle rustlers. Hes got his longtime buddies Beartooth Skinner and Moosejaw Hendricks as his deputiesnot to mention the famous rifle that earned him his nickname. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Its what we call a syndicate today extending out westyou know wealth..and no law to hinder your extortion,but there was a blockade calledPREACHER.Everyone will ENJOY this adventure series ofTHE FIRST MOUNTAIN MAN, PREACHER.. His second mistake is underestimating Preachers strength . The books follow the exploits of a clandestine squad of soldiers that undertake deadly missions in their efforts to safeguard the United States. Rumors of war between the North and South are spreading across the land. Which is perfectly legal. The mc wasnt very interesting or compelling in any way. Great stories with good history. . . The tragic deaths of Smokes first wife and child weigh heavily on his heart. Live Free. Live Free. Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted . And when an old friend of the Preachers asks him to guide a gaggle of wide-eyed Easterners through the Rockies, Preacher responds with a polite: Hell no. But the pilgrims are pursued by a gang of outlawsand then ambushed by angry Indians. A 5-Star Review: Well Dip Me In Some Haggis and call me Rob Roy!!! . A living legend of frontier justice. Penniless and hungry, Knight has to beg, borrow, and steal to survive in a post-war hell that used to be his country. For a young deputy marshal, going up against the powerful and corrupt is almost certainly a fools mission, but doing nothing is not a choice. Book Summary:In this western by the bestselling authors of Torture Town, a legendary mountain man becomes a bodyguard on a deadly cross-country train trip. To legendary mountain man Preacher, it isnt a promise its a threat. Death & Texas took me a bit by surprise. This one sure covered the West quite well and aptly covered the hardships that our western pioneers had to face. During a trip back east for a family reunion, Preacher learns that even the civilized Midwest can attract a motherlode of trouble . And the next stop could be his last . When word gets out that the Jackals are on the case, all hell breaks loose. This is just another good story where Sam and his side kick find themselves out of money and find a job protecting an eastern woman from ghosts. The Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st Century In the harsh, unforgiving American frontier, in the vast wilderness that is Wyoming, a ruthless gang of cutthroats is ripping a bloody swath of death and destruction through the territory. even matt cant be that good, to kill about12 bad guys, Book Summary: Johnstone Country. William Wallace Johnstone was a prolific American author, mostly westerns, horror and survivalists novels. For liberty and justice for all . And this is Duff MacCallister. . Overall a fun read. With all his attention captured by trying to stop people from revenge or starting an uprising, the last thing Buck needs is his past to catch up to him now, but that is exactly what happens.Buck cannot help himself when he knows there is going to be trouble, or he hears guns going off; he is one to run to trouble not away. Reds not the superstitious type. Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone For most fans of the Western genre, there isnt a bet much surer than a book bearing the name Johnstone.True West [A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles Theres plenty of gunplay and fast-paced action as this old-time hero proves again that a steady eye and quick reflexes are the keys to survival on the Western frontier.Curled Up with a Good Book on Dead Before Sundown. Received as part of a Goodreads giveaway. A 5-Star Review: I would love to say these three men, the Jackals, had no heart, but Keegan, MacCulloch, and Breen showed that their hearts werent as cold as they projected. . Live Free. . . Raised in the wild. Filled with actual historical events and legendary characters, the story of Smoke Jensens early years is a powerful, brutal and amazing American sagathe crowning achievement of Americas most popular living Western writer. Live Free. [15], A Frontier Christmas received a negative review from Library Journal, which wrote that, though "The Johnstones consistently write great Westerns", there is "the relentless barrage of terrible events in the story line" and to "read this one for the action, not the Christmas cheer". Book Summary: THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURYAcross the West, bad men know his name. A masterful storyteller.Publishers Weekly. If J A Johnstone is going to continue to use his fathers name and using his fathers notes to complete books then he should at least try reading his fathers books in order to get his information correct. And while Preacher is distracted by both the beauty and by beastly outlaws, Indians attack the outpostand settlers fight furiously back for their survival. It provides a clear appreciation of who the mountain men are and the tribulations that they had to go through. A Critical Review: I have read a lot of books by this author and really enjoyed them this wasnt one of his best. And Matt has history on his hands, because Winnie Churchill must survive. And it turned into a terrible mess of good guys, bad guys, and confused Indians. . A Critical Review: hae to agree with some other reviews we knew all that washappening in first100 pages . A Critical Review: Fun to read but if youve read any previous books in the Mountain Man series this is a story line that has been rehashed many times. A Critical Review: Cannot find much about Sawbones that I liked. . Our hero stumbles upon one cattle drive after another trying to get away from the wanted posters. Book Summary: A bounty hunter finds himself in the ultimate kill-or-be-killed showdownfrom the national bestselling Western authors of A Time for Vultures. These ladies are of fine character and add a lot to the story. A Critical Review: I like Flintlock. Oh, just added, this year, Smokes twin son and daughter, Denise and Louis Jensen. This is my review, not worth my time, or money. It doesnt portray the title character, Smoke Jensen, in the manner that we are accustomed. I like the original early books the best but will keep reading the new books when released. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. But this time, the journey is hell on four wheels. But Ripleys still up to his old trickshe has a new gang of cutthroats coming to Buffalo Peak to steal a kings ransom in gold in the town bank. Matt Cavanaugh was nine years old when a band of outlaws slaughtered his family. Try again. Now, with hard-riding death on both sides, Preacher and some old friends called Beartooth, Dupre, and Nighthawk are heading straight into lead-flying, scalp-slashing hell . For example, Smoke has always fiercely protected his family. So much excitement and amazing story twist. The hardships encountered with weather, river crossings, hostile Indians and the rough trail were a constant challenge. . . William W. Johnstone is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 300 books, including the series THE MOUNTAIN MAN; PREACHER, THE FIRST MOUNTAIN MAN; MACCALLISTER; LUKE. VENGEANCE IS HERE. I think I have read about every Smoke, May and Preacher book Mr Johnstone has written. What all happens will keep you entertained. Need to get back to the earlier style of writing. Book Summary: Johnstone Country. . . I read them over the ones I have and I would like to get more of them. My apologies to Jo Ann, I bought this book used; a change from my policy for over 25 years of buying the books new in honor of Bills wonderful writing! I love this! Hes started a new life as the mayor of Antelope Wellsa mining town thats being targeted by power-hungry madman Ebenezer Schofield, who wants to declare the whole area an independent principalityand himself as king. It makes the ones Ive read more complete in my mind. Turns out he has a natural talent for turning salt pork and dried beans into culinary gold. His first order of business is to track down the grandfather whose name he shares. His trail boss is an ornery cuss. A Critical Review: a different twist on the usual western quite entertaining with several directions to follow. His crewmate is the owners spoiled son. Instead his daughter takes after the bad guys with no experience and not much happens until the next to last chapter that when Matt and boy stand on the porch and stop the attack on the house about three pages. One legacy, sworn to justice. And J.A., who acted as William's amanuensis for years, is on the family ranch in Tennessee, making sure the books are true to their originator's spirit. The reader keeps on flipping one page after the other, just to get to the end. WHEN A MAN SAYS HES GOING TO KILL YOU, BELIEVE HIMThe stench of death hangs over Happyville. Id swear it was not written by an Johnson surely there must have been very interesting things involved in leading a large wagon train Rather than spending so much time killingothers, Book Summary: Preacher returns in this classic Western adventure from theNew York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling author ofThe First Mountain Man. But being a pretty woman, Denny sometimes attracts the attention of unsavory suitors. Book Summary: From the national bestselling authors, the fiery saga introducing Perley Gates, a legend born out of the brutality and violence of the American WestHes the son of a cattle rancher. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Those without the help of a person like The First Mountain Man stood little chance of reaching their destination. His first published book was THE DEVIL'S KISS and his favorite is THE LAST OF THE DOG TEAM. His death remained officially unconfirmed for nearly three years and was the subject of continuous debate in the forum on his web site. .SECOND RULE: WATCH YOUR BACK Red Ryan shouldve known this job would be trouble. The end. Thomas Usher was called to the bar of the eastern judicial circuit in 1801, and in that year was elected a member of the Georgia legislature. I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway a couple months ago. .with the Preacher on his tail.And A Fire Thats Just Begun To EruptThe odds couldnt be worse and the battleground couldnt be better. Book Summary: Johnstone Country. However, neither these liberties, nor the one-dimensional characters dampen this rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier". Thanks to Netgalley, Pinnacle and Kensington Books for letting me have these few hours of entertaining western reading. A Death Valley Christmas - Mass Market Paperback By Johnstone, William W - GOOD. . 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