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The First Mountain Man

by William W Johnstone

31 books Started 1991 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The The First Mountain Man is a Western / Thriller series by William W Johnstone, made up of 31 books published between 1991 and 2024. It begins with The First Mountain Man (1991), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Preacher's Strike ( With: J A Johnstone) (2024), spanning 33 years of storytelling.

31books
33years active
4decades
~1.1yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 The First Mountain Man 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Blood on the Divide 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Absaroka Ambush 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Forty Guns West 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Cheyenne Challenge 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Preacher and the Mountain Caesar 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Blackfoot Messiah 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
8 Preacher 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Preacher's Peace 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Preacher's Justice 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Preacher's Journey 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Preacher's Fortune ( With: Fred Austin) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Preacher's Quest ( With: J A Johnstone) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Preacher's Showdown ( With: J A Johnstone) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Preacher's Pursuit ( With: J A Johnstone) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Preacher's Fire ( With: J A Johnstone) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
17 Preacher's Assault ( With: J A Johnstone) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Preacher's Fury ( With: J A Johnstone) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Preacher's Massacre ( With: J A Johnstone) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Preacher's Blood Hunt ( With: J A Johnstone) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Preacher's Slaughter ( With: J A Johnstone) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Preacher's Bloodbath ( With: J A Johnstone) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Preacher's Hellstorm ( With: J A Johnstone) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Preacher's Kill ( With: J A Johnstone) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Preacher's Rage ( With: J A Johnstone) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Preacher's Frenzy ( With: J A Johnstone) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
27 Preacher's Carnage ( With: J A Johnstone) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Preacher's Inferno ( With: J A Johnstone) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Preacher's Purge ( With: J A Johnstone) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Preacher's Bloody Rampage ( With: J A Johnstone) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Preacher's Strike ( With: J A Johnstone)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The First Mountain Man series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The First Mountain Man series?

Start with The First Mountain Man (1991), the first book in the The First Mountain Man series by William W Johnstone. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The First Mountain Man series?

There are 31 books in the The First Mountain Man series by William W Johnstone, published between 1991 and 2024.

What is the first book in the The First Mountain Man series?

The first book in the The First Mountain Man series is The First Mountain Man, published in 1991 by William W Johnstone.

What is the latest book in the The First Mountain Man series?

The most recent book in the The First Mountain Man series is Preacher's Strike ( With: J A Johnstone) (2024) by William W Johnstone.

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About William W Johnstone

William W. Johnstone was a prolific American Western and thriller writer. Born in 1938 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Johnstone developed a love for writing at a young age. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his writing career in the 1970s. Johnstone became known for his fast-paced, action-packed novels, often featuring iconic Western characters such as Preacher, Tom Horn, and Flintlock. He wrote over 300 books, including the "Lonesome Dove" series, "The Mountain Man" series, and "The Last Gunfighter" series. Johnstone's books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into several languages. He received numerous awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Paperback Original Novel in 1998 for "The Devil's Sleep." Despite his critical success, Johnstone remained a humble and down-to-earth man. He passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of beloved Western tales that continue to entertain readers.

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