Preacher's Blood Hunt

The First Mountain Man #20

by William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone

A legendary mountain man. The greatest western writer of the 21st century. A stampede of Old West action and adventure. It’s fur trapping season and Preacher is about to discover the Rocky Mountain trail holds more than wild game—it’s also infested with murderers and trail trash quick to deceive, steal, and hunt Preacher down. Among them are Jebediah Druke, his ruthless band of killers, and most terrifying of all, the barbaric renegade Crow warrior known as Blood Eye. When Preacher shows up and gets on their bad side, he stirs up a clash that could lead to a brutal and bloody battle.  Preacher gears up for his own brand of raw justice when he learns Blood Eye’s been tracking him with nothing but bad intentions. There’s a showdown coming and only one man will ultimately rise up out of the carnage . . .  Praise for the novels of William W. Johnstone   “[A] rousing, two-fisted saga of the growing American frontier.”—Publishers Weekly on Eyes of Eagles   “There’s 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

Genres: Westerns, Fiction, Action, Ebooks

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

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

[Jon Kurtz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Occasionally, I feel the need to revisit my youth (Rifleman, Bonanza, etc.) with a western. The Preacher series, written by William W. Johnstone (1938-2004) details one man's adventures in the mid-west during the mid-1800's. The protagonist, Preacher, lives off the land. His primary occupation is trapping. Content with both solitude and good company, preacher's toughness and loyalty are legendary. He often finds himself bound by honor and friendship to address the injustices common to his wilderness setting, where the mindset is each man/woman for him/herself.

In this particular installment, Preacher is dispatched from St. Louis up the Missouri River to locate the runaway son of a wealthy man. As usual, all is not as it might seem. Ruffians and savages abound, providing fodder for Preacher's special talents. The action is constant, if not overdone at times. As with other western novels by Johnstone, the scenes, settings, and activity seem appropriate to the times.

In general, I would rate most Preacher novels that I've read as a 4.0. The action in this installment seemed repetitive, so I enjoyed it slightly less. (I did enjoy it.) I noted a few editing errors, but it neither affected my enjoyment or rating. On a more detailed scale, I'd provide this novel with a 3.5.

[David Burnworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

After being beaten and robbed by ten men Preachers is offered a job by what seems to be a concerned father, who is looking for his son that headed West months ago. Preacher takes the job of delivering a specific message. The man tells Preacher he will stake him everything he needs to get started after Preacher tells the man about being beaten and robbed.

I won't give much away but will say there are many twisting turns in this one, with a lesson of Preacher justice being served to everyone who does wrong to Preacher and friends.

[Richard Willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Preacher takes on a search for a lost son

Action and Adventure as Preacher faces impossible odds, defies death, and saves the day once again. With his pals Dog and Horse Preacher sets out to find the lost son of his benefactor. More twists and turs than a braided river confront and challenge him in his quest.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good and entertaining novel. I enjoyed reading this novel and recommend this book to everyone.

[Kevin Key · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was good, however young author Johnstone has huge shoes to fill.

[Ishtiaque Alam Russel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A magnificent mountainman action thriller with a little touch of romance.

[john johnston · Rating 4 out of 5]

A typical great storyline in the Preacher Series. Believable and exciting as you root for the good guys.

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had read this book a few years ago, great western series. Highly recommend it.

[Ted Cartier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the preacher series.

[Merleen Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Cliff Hanger From Beginning to End

What an amazing book. When you think you know what going to happen next, a turn of a page will prove you wrong.

[Dale Rowekamp · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well written, but totally unrealistic. The mountain man and his dog are like super heroes that are constantly injured but always save the day.

[Bernard Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's another in series of Preacher. It's a great story of his leading this wagon train of different woman to the Pacific coast on the Oregon Trail !

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another exciting western featuring mountain man Preacher. He mixes it up with a band of cutthroat outlaws led by Jebediah Druke, not to mention a maniacal Crow renegade known as Blood Eye for the injured eye from years past. All while looking for a young man gone west to live away from the "civilized" world.

The author behind this J. A Johnstone name never fails to deliver a great read.

[Joyce Abell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnstone is up there with L'amour. Only the best

[Phyllis Janssen]

Another 5star book for Johnstone

another great read I love preacher and smoke and Matt.I love all of the western books Johnstone writes he's a great writer

[Robert C. smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Western

As always, Johnstone's westerns are great stories we readers just can't put down. We'll miss your wonderful story telling ability.

[Dan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Preacher is hired to find a man's missing son. During the search is gets involved in protecting others from a ruthless killer in the mountains...

[John Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Something different

A. Good Book, but a little extreme on the incidents. I will admit it kept my attention one that I got into. It.

[Jeff]

Dang Good

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Idaho Wolfman

[Joyce Abell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Johnstone is up there with L'amour. Only the best