Preacher's Quest

The First Mountain Man #13

by William W. Johnstone

The harsh, unforgiving frontier is no place for innocents. And when an old friend of the Preacher's 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 outlaws - and then ambushed by angry Indians. With his friend caught up in the melee, Preacher has no choice but to try to rescue him - and anyone else who happens to be within reach. Suddenly a battle turns into an all-out war as one of the Easterners has an explosive secret that could get them all killed. Add some stone cold cutthroats with a chilling plan, and this man of God will have a devil of a time saving some souls - and sending others to meet their Maker...

Genres: Westerns, Fiction

305 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

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

[Rob Smith, Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another tale of Preacher leading a group of Easterners west. This one much better plotted than most. There are all sorts of incidents that get in the way of the path Preacher is taking throughout the book and many well written exciting encounters. Otherwise, the dialogue is standard. As usual the characters are the greatest strength in the book. The settings are lightly covered and atmosphere well done.

Bottom line: i recommend this book: 7 out of ten points.

[David Burnworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Preacher goes to the rendezvous where he meets an old flame and he decides to have her as his woman, for the time being. After learning he cares for her more than he wants he has thoughts of making this a relationship for the foreseeable future, but she is murdered and he promises to revenge her death. He also runs into an old friend named Rio Giddenswho is taking a group of easterners deeper into the Wild West. As fate sometimes does Preacher ends up helping his old friend. Why you wonder. This is where I say read the book. As with all of the books in this series, there are so many twist and turns with enough action to keep you reading until there is not a page left to turn

[Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

An artist and his sister want to tour the wilds and are looking for a guide. Preacher declines but as fate would have it, they are pursued by outlaws and Indians and he has no choice but to get into the fray. Besides the usual fights there is a nice little love story in this one. Very entertaining, as usual.

[Joshua Bunnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual Johnstone's Preacher series ALWAYS delivers! This one, however has two of the best battles I've read, so far. the first is when Preacher and his group join up with the Sioux to fight the Crow, is the best battle Johnstone has put to page! The fight/rescue on the prairie amongst the burning field follows behind by a SHORT second. All Preacher/Johnstone fans will enjoy this book.

[Don Story · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just ok

This was a stereotypical western with all sorts of cliches. I am more of a fan of L’Amour because of his respect for women and lack of profanity. The character development was pretty weak too. But I finished it, which says something.

[Preston Dannelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trainin greenhorns

Trouble finds Preacher again as it always does starting at Rendezvous. He helps some of his trapper friends and finds himself in deeper. Another excellent story, buy it and enjoy it.

[Michael Mcfarren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rousing adventure

Evil is clearly defined and justice seemed to lag behind. Preacher finally caught up to them and deals out vengeance for all the trampled innocent lives. Good read.

[Mike Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great book in series

Great storyline of this mountain man and the series of Preacher. Always seems trouble follows this man where ever he goes. Love the way the author weaves the characters in together. Highly recommend this book and the series

[Mark Vitale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. The plot in the prior books was becoming similar. This book has some twists and turns. Still very enjoyable

[Ted Cartier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book in this great series

[Richard Guerrero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good preachers western but they have their ups and downs at times but I would recommend the series.

[John Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old Biker

Outstanding characters and great story. Could not put it down. Will read more about Preacher and this author amazing plots

[tina gean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reads

I always enjoy reading Johnstone. The action seems so real and the landscape believable. I am always looking for new ideas that he has. Keep them coming Johnstone

[larry brashear · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Awesome!

Really a great story of the old west. I always did think I was born 200 years too late and now can only get adventure from a book.

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first Johnstone book. It was well written and kept my interest throughout. Johnstone has done a lot of research into that time period, and while his books are fiction, you get a real sense of what is was like and what it took to survive. Even if you are not a fan of the western genre, give this one a try for a chapter or two. You may find yourself hooked.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Preacher comes back from New Mexico to Redevous with a few beaver pelts from spring. Once again trouble finds him as he takes revenge for a killing of his Indian lover. He ends up helping a landscape painter and this crew of men out of the trouble which novices always get in and in the end gets the bad guy.

[ted tull]

Preachers Quest


This Johnstone book was about as good as it gets. I don't know how he is able to come up with so many different scenarios. I think this was one of his best. Indians, soldiers, several groups of bad people...he got them all in, plus a love story st the end.

[Jeff]

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