Journey of the Mountain Man

The Last Mountain Man #5

by William W. Johnstone

When Smoke strapped on his Colts and went to Fae's aid, he knew the deck was stacked against him. Even when he was joined by four friends, it looked like it was going to be his final stand. But if anyone could buck the odds, it was Smoke Jensen, the last mountain man.

Genres: Westerns, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Ebooks

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

William W. Johnstone is the #1 bestselling Western writer in America and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of hundreds of books, with over 50 million copies sold. Born in southern Missouri, he was raised with strong moral and family values by his minister father, and tutored by his schoolteacher mother. He left school at fifteen to work in a carnival and then as a deputy sheriff before serving in the army. He went on to become known as "the Greatest Western writer of the 21st Century." Visit him online at WilliamJohnstone.net.

Reviews

[Jim A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical western action novel. Large body count. Many carry over gunfighters from prior novels.

[David Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The smoke Jensen series are so good

[RJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smoke Jensen, the hero of dozens of dime novels. The last mountain man. Smoke gets a letter from his cousin Fae who finds herself in the middle of a range war between two large landowners, Dewey Hanks, and Cord McCorkel. They want her out of the way and then one of them will be king. Smoke heads for Gibson, Wyoming adding a couple of friends along the way. Word travels, and other famous gunfighter friends of Smoke head out to help him. It’s an excellent tale. One of the best westerns I have heard. The narrator, J. Rodney Turner puts goosebumps on my skin as I listen to him. I started on the wrong book of the series, #5 (or 6), but I’m going back to the beginning now. Surprisingly, the first five books are on Audible Plus. Get them!

[Mike Calabrese · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first Johnstone book that I have read

I have been reading a lot of fiction spy thrillers lately. Though this was a fiction western thriller the formula was similar. Good guys and bad guys fight over something. And the good guys usually win. This book was well written and I enjoyed it. Looks like I will have to read another of Mr. Johnston's books.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this a few years ago, really enjoyed this Fifth book of the Smoke Jensen series.

[Nolan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Main character, Smoke Jensen goes to help out a couple cousins who have a ranch in the middle of a range war. The cousin's ranch being between two other ranchers having the war. Smoke picks up a few new friends along the way and meets some older friends there. First part of the books is great, then it slows down, starts to be come a little on the boring side. Lots of jumping around and could have ended the story quicker. Was glad when the story was over and I could go on to a different book.

[Connie Skief · Rating 5 out of 5]

Range wars were hell, greed!

So much like hostile take overs. Too many people involved in this story to be believable. I can imagine the reputation stories are true to life, and in these days we know there are people who are just mean, perverts, abusers, abductors, murderers, rapists, etc. We see it in the news every day. There is nothing new under the sun. Highly recommended for adult readers.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great W.W. Johnstone western

I’ve reviewed about 20 something of William W. Johnstone’s westerns and if you check you’ll see that I’ve given every one five stars because I think that he’s the best western writer today. Of course that is just my opinion but why don’t you buy one and prove me wrong. Adios partner.

[Nita Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Journey of the Mountain Man

Great stories of Smoke Jensen who went to Gibson to help his cousins whom he did not know he had. Unfortunately, two ranchers were having a range war and his cousin was in the middle. After all the shooting and killing, Smoke was so tired of killing and could not get home to Sally and his twins. What a journey of the last Mountain Man.

[Michelle A. Viesselman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another in thee smoke Jensen series

Always enjoy the escapism of a Western
I have reread this several times
Enjoy Johnstone's writing style
Now that he has passed, need to find a new author

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Western Literature At It's Absolute Finest!!!

As one would expect we are once again being treated to the absolute finest in western/action literature entertainment, courtesy of William W. Johnstone. This is another exciting tale involving the one and only western hero and last mountain man Smoke Jensen and his collection of friends and foes.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read it as half of two Smoke Jensen novels in a omnibus volume, the other half being Triumph of the Mountain Man. Books #5 and #18 in the saga. Started reading the second novel and discovered that I had already read it. Oh, well.

[Laurie Blacker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs an editor

While I like the characters, this one seemed like it was thrown together, and is BADLY in need of an editor. Misspelled words, misplaced words (riff when it should be rift), missing words, missing punctuation, I could go on. Very painful at times to read.

[Susan Santangelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story poorly edited…

This Kindle book is full of mistakes proofreaders should have corrected. For example, is the ranch named the Double Circle C or the Circle Double C ? Words are misspelled, apostrophes omitted, etc. I liked the story but found the errors annoying.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Smoke on the Warpath

The main character, Smoke Jenson, is a cross between John Wick and Reacher. Smoke cuts a wide path in this adventure, there plenty of action, and there can’t be too many bad guys left in the West, after he’s finished.

[Michael Mcfarren · Rating 5 out of 5]

old west as it was

Johnstone writes with authority of an eye witness. He engages us and keeps us tied to the saddle to the last page. I’ll take a rest, then find the next adventure in a day or two.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Great Adventure

Another great adventure for Smoke! And so many new and old 😁 friends and allies. I fell a little in love with Lujon and would love to have a series set around him. Well done!
4 and 1/2 stars ****

[Joshua Derden · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a great book if you are into westerners this book keeps you wanting more

[Alvin Upton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Might be the best so far from the series.
On to LAW OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN.

[Joyce Kirkwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

???? Who is reading your books?

I don't think anyone is!!!!!!!,
Bad editing!!!!!
I'm talking really bad.
Are your kids editing your books?
If the next one is this bad I'll quit reading! I'll find another author.
Joyce

[John Lietzke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of 'Journey of the Mountain Man by W. W. Johnstone' by John Lietzke

This is the second book I have read authored by William W. Johnstone and I thought it was very good. I thought the story lacked a life/death situation for Smoke Jensen. I gave the book five stars anyway.

[Lisa C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smoke brings in a bunch of friends to help his cousin. Very entertaining with good descriptions and characters.

[Bo Everett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Smoke.

[Gwen Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tired of the killing

[Frank · Rating 3 out of 5]

good story, but, lots of violence.

[Loret Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

A thrilling story of former days, when this country was struggling with the good and bad. It has changed just with the numbers; but the good and the bad are still around.

[Truitti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still not tired of the series. It seems that each book has a hidden gem or two that gets me to thinking.

[Tammy Goggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying listening to books by this author.

[Tom Geelan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom says

A very good read in a backward way. 📨📨💺💺🎠🎠. Short quick, relaxing and delightful way to end an evening and relax.