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The Last Mountain Man #5, 18
Live by the West, Die by the West: The Smoke Jensen Saga
Johnstone Country. Where others fear to tread.
With his bestselling Smoke Jensen series, William W. Johnstone has created a hero whose mountain-man roots, trail-driving grit, and gun-blazing sense of justice embody the frontier spirit of America. Here, in one volume, are two of the Western legend's most powerful adventures . . .
TRIUMPH OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
In a land of opportunity, there will be opportunists. But few are as vicious, cruel--or flat-out evil--as Clifton Satterly. This power-hungry robber baron has set his sights on Tua Pueblo, a quiet town in the New Mexico Territory. He plans to seize the timber-rich land through brute force and strip it clean with slave labor. But there's one thing he didn't plan on: a one-man wall of resistance named Smoke Jensen . . .
JOURNEY OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
When it comes to outbursts of violence in the Old West, there's nothing worse than a range war. They're fueled by greed, fanned by gunfire, and fated to end in bloodshed, Which is why Smoke Jensen would just as soon keep his distance. But when his cousin Fae is involved, he's got no choice but to strap on his Colts, team up with four old friends--and get ready for a hundred-gun showdown. This is going to be one hell of a fight . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
With his bestselling Smoke Jensen series, William W. Johnstone has created a hero whose mountain-man roots, trail-driving grit, and gun-blazing sense of justice embody the frontier spirit of America. Here, in one volume, are two of the Western legend's most powerful adventures . . .
TRIUMPH OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
In a land of opportunity, there will be opportunists. But few are as vicious, cruel--or flat-out evil--as Clifton Satterly. This power-hungry robber baron has set his sights on Tua Pueblo, a quiet town in the New Mexico Territory. He plans to seize the timber-rich land through brute force and strip it clean with slave labor. But there's one thing he didn't plan on: a one-man wall of resistance named Smoke Jensen . . .
JOURNEY OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
When it comes to outbursts of violence in the Old West, there's nothing worse than a range war. They're fueled by greed, fanned by gunfire, and fated to end in bloodshed, Which is why Smoke Jensen would just as soon keep his distance. But when his cousin Fae is involved, he's got no choice but to strap on his Colts, team up with four old friends--and get ready for a hundred-gun showdown. This is going to be one hell of a fight . . .
Live Free. Read Hard.
568 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published February 26, 2019
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About the author
William W. Johnstone
1,041 books1,392 followersWilliam 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.
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March 8, 2019
THE RIGHTEOUS RIDE OF SMOKE JENSEN
Hey everyone we all love Smoke "Kirby" Jensen, The Last Mountain Man. These adventures of Smoke are action packed, and it also shows he had a lot of friends who never forgot him and Preacher. From the times he was with Preacher and the Mountain Men who he met still come to his aid, if they hear about in time. But it seems they hear and start toward the journey to help Smoke. He loses some of those friends either to death or they just never heard of again...such is life.
I also give much "hee ya yah" to Smoke's morality
He isn't a "cheater" no matter how attractive he finds these flirtatious women, he doesn't respond..what a man. Strong family values and respect goes a long ways....
Your going to greatly ENJOY reading
Hey everyone we all love Smoke "Kirby" Jensen, The Last Mountain Man. These adventures of Smoke are action packed, and it also shows he had a lot of friends who never forgot him and Preacher. From the times he was with Preacher and the Mountain Men who he met still come to his aid, if they hear about in time. But it seems they hear and start toward the journey to help Smoke. He loses some of those friends either to death or they just never heard of again...such is life.
I also give much "hee ya yah" to Smoke's morality
He isn't a "cheater" no matter how attractive he finds these flirtatious women, he doesn't respond..what a man. Strong family values and respect goes a long ways....
Your going to greatly ENJOY reading
September 11, 2019
Strength.
Another great story with Smoke Jensen and his good friends. As always smoke Jensen brings the reader right along side of each encounter.
Another great story with Smoke Jensen and his good friends. As always smoke Jensen brings the reader right along side of each encounter.
October 28, 2021
I am an avid reader of the Smoke Jensen and Preacher series, I don’t think I’ve missed reading any one of them.
This one,(two) did not come up to my expectations. Everything seemed to be just a bit off, it did not have the Smoke Jensen magic. A worthwhile read and certainly worth your time. If you’re not a longtime reader of this series you probably won’t pick up on the difference. Enjoy either way because it is an interesting read!
This one,(two) did not come up to my expectations. Everything seemed to be just a bit off, it did not have the Smoke Jensen magic. A worthwhile read and certainly worth your time. If you’re not a longtime reader of this series you probably won’t pick up on the difference. Enjoy either way because it is an interesting read!
September 11, 2021
Outstanding reading!
I would select ALL the stars, if there were more to select from to rate Your books! I keep selecting Your books to read, as You are one of my favorite writers! I would recommend Your writings to "ANYONE" that likes reading Westerns! Thank You for all the fun and Enjoyable times I've been having by reading Your books!!! 😀 I Hope You keep 'em coming! 🤗💖
I would select ALL the stars, if there were more to select from to rate Your books! I keep selecting Your books to read, as You are one of my favorite writers! I would recommend Your writings to "ANYONE" that likes reading Westerns! Thank You for all the fun and Enjoyable times I've been having by reading Your books!!! 😀 I Hope You keep 'em coming! 🤗💖
October 18, 2021
Superman makes me tired
Smoke needs a cape. I've read many, many Johnstone novels and they are all good to a certain extent. Jensen while a good family man goes off on expeditions and leaves his family alone for weeks at a time. He then kills tens of bad guys while "sometimes" getting slightly wounded
Smoke needs a cape. I've read many, many Johnstone novels and they are all good to a certain extent. Jensen while a good family man goes off on expeditions and leaves his family alone for weeks at a time. He then kills tens of bad guys while "sometimes" getting slightly wounded
March 23, 2019
Good story.
This is one of his best stories about Jensen. Easy reading and makes you want to finish it. These are really interesting western stories. Enjoy them all.
This is one of his best stories about Jensen. Easy reading and makes you want to finish it. These are really interesting western stories. Enjoy them all.
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April 7, 2021I have many of his books and never have been Disappointed
June 17, 2021
I enjoy the mountain series but this one wasn’t quite up to speed.
July 16, 2021
Same old Smoke.
This is the story we expect to hear from Smoke and I was not disappointed. You have to believe no one is faster with a gun and more noble a person.
This is the story we expect to hear from Smoke and I was not disappointed. You have to believe no one is faster with a gun and more noble a person.
October 6, 2021
Authors paint a scenario and make a big hit on a book. This book is just a repeat with different window dressing.
October 21, 2021
Great read
This is one book that is hard to put down if you like a good western story and a real hero Smoke is your man.
This is one book that is hard to put down if you like a good western story and a real hero Smoke is your man.
December 11, 2021
Two separate books in one. Both good reads.
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January 4, 2022Excellent, as expected!
Johnston's Smoke Jensen books are always a good read. Plenty of action, interesting situations and enough "Good Guys" to bring you back again n again.
Johnston's Smoke Jensen books are always a good read. Plenty of action, interesting situations and enough "Good Guys" to bring you back again n again.
March 13, 2022
Gave up, the violence was to much for me!
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January 21, 2023
Ready For great read
This read is com parably the other Johnson books.Up
To their usual standards. I have read many many of Johnson books, all rated at the top.
This read is com parably the other Johnson books.Up
To their usual standards. I have read many many of Johnson books, all rated at the top.
August 31, 2024
great read
As usual it was captivating and interesting to the end. It was as if I was participating in the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and action packed narrative.
As usual it was captivating and interesting to the end. It was as if I was participating in the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and action packed narrative.
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