Mountain Man Books in Order (2026) – J.A. Johnstone

Publication Reading Order

The Mountain Man is a Historical Romance / Historical Fiction series by J.A. Johnstone, made up of 53 books published between 1984 and 2024. It begins with The Last Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone) (1984), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Blood Bounty of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone) (2024), spanning 40 years of storytelling.

53books

40years active

5decades

~0.8yrs between books

2024latest release

#	Title	Year	Buy
1980s
1	The Last Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1984	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2	Return of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1986	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3	Trail of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1987	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4	Revenge of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1988	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5	Journey of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1989	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6	Law of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1989	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
7	War of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1990	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8	Code of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1991	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9	Pursuit of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1991	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10	Courage of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1992	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11	Blood of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1992	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12	Fury of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1993	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13	Rage of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1994	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14	Cunning of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1994	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15	Power of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1995	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16	Spirit of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1995	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17	Ordeal of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1996	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18	Triumph of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1997	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19	Vengeance of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1997	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20	Honor of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1998	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21	Battle of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1998	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22	Pride of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1998	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23	Creed of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1999	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24	Guns of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	1999	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
25	Heart of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2000	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26	Justice of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2000	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27	Valor of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2001	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28	Warpath of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2002	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29	Trek of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2002	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30	Quest of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2003	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31	Ambush of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2003	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32	Wrath of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2004	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33	Destiny of the Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2005	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34	Betrayal of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2006	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35	Rampage of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2007	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36	Violence of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2008	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37	Savagery of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2009	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
38	Shootout of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2010	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39	Assault of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2011	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40	Strike of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2012	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41	Butchery of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2013	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42	Terror of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2014	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43	Bloodshed of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2015	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44	Brutal Night of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2016	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45	Venom of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2017	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46	Torture of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2018	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47	Where There's Fire, There's Smoke ( By: William W. Johnstone)	2019	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48	Bloody Trail of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2019	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
49	Texas Kill of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2020	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50	Slaughter of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2021	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
51	Cruel Winter of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2022	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
52	Dark Night of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)	2023	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
53	Blood Bounty of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone)Latest	2024	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mountain Man series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mountain Man series?

Start with The Last Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone) (1984), the first book in the Mountain Man series by J.A. Johnstone. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Mountain Man series?

There are 53 books in the Mountain Man series by J.A. Johnstone, published between 1984 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Mountain Man series?

The first book in the Mountain Man series is The Last Mountain Man ( By: William W. Johnstone), published in 1984 by J.A. Johnstone.

What is the latest book in the Mountain Man series?

The most recent book in the Mountain Man series is Blood Bounty of the Mountain Man ( With: William W. Johnstone) (2024) by J.A. Johnstone.

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About J.A. Johnstone

Jennifer A. Johnstone (born March 30, 1952) is an American author of over 90 historical romance novels. She has also written under the pen names A.J. Quinn, Victoria Glenn, and Jillian Hart. Johnstone was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, and grew up in New York State. She earned a degree in English from Hartwick College and went on to pursue a career in journalism. After working as a reporter and editor for several newspapers, she began writing historical romance novels in 1982. Johnstone's novels are set in the American West and the Victorian era. Her books have been praised for their strong characters, engaging plots, and vivid historical detail. She is a seven-time recipient of the Romantic Times Book of the Year Award. Her novels have also been translated into over 20 languages. Johnstone lives in New York State with her husband. She is an avid traveler and enjoys spending time outdoors.

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About the Mountain Man series

The Mountain Man series, under the Johnstone name, is a cornerstone of the modern Western — long-running, action-packed frontier adventure. It follows Smoke Jensen, one of the genre's most enduring heroes: a fast-gun rancher and former mountain man who repeatedly has to strap on his Colts to defend his family and his land from outlaws, hired killers and range-grabbing cattle barons.

The books deliver exactly what Western fans want: rugged frontier justice, blazing gunfights, and a stalwart hero who would rather be left in peace but is very, very good at violence when pushed. The series is prolific, carried on under the Johnstone brand.

The novels are largely episodic and stand alone, so readers can jump in, though they follow Smoke Jensen's life across the frontier.